The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 8
by Edith Wharton
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
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Moby Dick
Chapter 81: The Pequod Meets The Virgin
by Herman Melville
Ahab continues to enquire about the white whale. The Pequod's catch puts the crew at risk.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov tells the group about Svidrigailov's proposal. Dunya presents a proposal to her brother. Razumikhin realizes who is responsible for the pawnbroker's death.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 6: Treatment of Slaves on Lloyd's Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 13
by Emily Brontë
While Edgar nurses Catherine back to health, he discovers that Catherine is pregnant; he wishes for a male heir to prevent Heathcliff and Isabella from inheriting the Grange. Isabella sends Edgar a letter announcing her marriage to Heathcliff.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter IV
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 2
by Emily Paret Atwater
Sammy begins to notice the different types of aquatic animals around him. Suddenly he is spied by a large shark. He is chased until he is able to hide in a rock formation. There, he meets a hermit crab.
The Professor
Chapter 12
by Charlotte Brontë
A discussion of the various females he comes in contact with at the school. William overhears an important conversation.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 11
by Edgar Allan Poe
With no provisions available to them, the groups hungers continues to grow. Parker makes a grim suggestion.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part V”
by Wilkie Collins
The visit to Blackwater provides no new information, but Walter is followed once more. He and Marian continue, making arrangements to find Mrs. Clements.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part 1, Chapter VI
by James Fenimore Cooper
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.
Great Expectations
Chapter 37
by Charles Dickens
Pip gives anonymous assistance to Herbert.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 6
by Jack London
Hump learns more and more about the design and purpose of the Ghost. Hump discusses Captain Larsen with a new acquaintance. An incident on board ship further exposes Hump to Captain Larsen's philosophy.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 9
by Mary Shelley
Victor is melancholy after Justine’s execution and thinks of Elizabeth and his father to keep from thoughts of suicide. The family travels to their home at Belrive and the beautiful scenery cheers him somewhat.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 10: “Jabbering and Jam”
by Lewis Carroll
Sylvie and Bruno meet the young female pianist on the way to the drawing-room.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Eleonora
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
Dracula
Chapter 4
by Bram Stoker
Jonathan attempts to escape the castle to no avail. His letters are intercepted by the Count. He discovers where the Count sleeps. Gypsies come to do work for the Count at the castle, but Jonathan is not able to communicate with the outside world. He waits for his doom.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Sunday School, and More Mysteries"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth find an organ. A wounded dog enters the kitchen. They meet the Bevils. Mr. Elmer is made superintendent of the Sunday School.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter X: “The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Inspector Stanley Hopkins asks Holmes to investigate the murder of Willoughby Smith, a murder with no apparent motive. Holmes, along with Dr. Watson and Inspector Hopkins, must get to the bottom of the mystery.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 10
by Mary Shelley
Victor is still depressed and travels to Montanvert hoping that the scenery will boost his spirits. He finds his monster, who eloquently greets him and convinces him to warm himself by a fire in an ice cave where the monster narrates the events of his life.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 12: In Which Phileas Fogg and His Companions Venture Across the Indian Forests, and What Ensued
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout journey through India on an elephant. Sir Francis' explanation of the the suttee appalls both Passepartout and Phileas.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 5, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Romeo visits Juliet's grave, but is confronted by Paris, who intends to avenge the Capulets. Romeo enters the tomb and carries out his plan. Juliet reacts violently to the news of her loss. The Capulets and Montagues officially end their conflict after realizing the true cause and cost of their ongoing feud.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 35: Containing the Unsatisfactory Result of Oliver's Adventure; And a Conversation of Some Importance Between Harry Maylie and Rose.
by Charles Dickens
Harry and Giles rush to the aid of Oliver. Harry and Rose discuss their feelings for each other.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 46: Unlimited Credit
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Danglers at his home to speak to him about a business arrangement.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Introduction to Poems, Letter to Mr. B-
by Edgar Allan Poe
A letter from the author to Mr. B.