Author: thebookishdad

“A Study in Scarlet” is a detective novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1887 and marks the debut of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson. The novel is divided into two parts. The first part of the story, titled “Being a Reprint from the…

Firestarter” is a novel by Stephen King, first published in 1980. The story follows the life of a young girl named Charlie McGee, who possesses pyrokinetic abilities that allow her to start fires with her mind. Charlie’s father, Andy, also has psychic abilities, and the two are being pursued by a secret government agency known…

The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett kicks off an extraordinary and beloved series set in the magical world of Discworld. The first novel, published in 1983, introduces readers to a satirical and imaginative universe where magic, humor and social commentary are intertwined. A mixture of wit, adventure and philosophical undertones, Pratchett creates a compelling…

In 1987, “The Tommyknockers” was first published as a horror novel by Stephen King. The book is full of suspense and horror that is distinctive to King’s style of storytelling. The small-town setting and varied character cast add to the intrigue. Buried deep in the woods of Haven, Maine, a bizarre discovery awaits writer Bobbi…

“The Drawing of the Three” immerses readers into Stephen King’s extraordinary fantasy world of “The Dark Tower” series, first published in 1987. This captivating novel delves deeper into the epic journey of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger, as he ventures towards the enigmatic Dark Tower. Divided into three compelling parts, each section focuses on a…

“The Gunslinger” is an incredible book written by the renowned author Stephen King. It was initially published in 1982 and serves as the opening installment in the captivating “Dark Tower” series. This novel takes readers on an extraordinary journey alongside Roland Deschain, a skilled gunslinger, as he embarks on a quest of paramount importance—to locate…