Author: thebookishdad

“The Rage” by Richard Bachman, a pseudonym for Stephen King, is a gripping novel originally published in 1977. The narrative revolves around Charlie Decker, a high school student who faces suspension for assaulting a teacher. Upon his return to school, he seizes control of the classroom by brandishing a gun, holding his classmates and teacher…

“Death Note” is a manga series created by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was originally published in the Japanese magazine Weekly Shonen Jump from 2003 to 2006 and subsequently adapted into an anime, live-action films, and a TV drama. The story centers around Light Yagami, a high school student who stumbles upon…

The horror novel “IT” by Stephen King was published in 1986. It tells the story of a group of childhood friends, known as the Losers Club, who are haunted by an ancient and malevolent entity taking the form of a sinister clown named Pennywise. Exploring themes of childhood trauma, the power of memory, and the…

“For Your Eyes Only” is a collection of short stories written by Ian Fleming, featuring the renowned British Secret Service agent James Bond. Published in 1960, the book consists of five self-contained narratives, each presenting a unique mission for Bond. Each story in “For Your Eyes Only” showcases Bond’s skills as a spy, his resourcefulness,…

Written by Ian Fleming and published in 1959, “Goldfinger” is the seventh installment in the James Bond series. The story revolves around the renowned British Secret Service agent, James Bond, who embarks on an investigation of Auric Goldfinger, a wealthy and influential individual suspected of smuggling gold out of England. Bond’s mission involves unraveling Goldfinger’s…

Published in 1958, “Dr. No” is the sixth novel in the James Bond series penned by Ian Fleming. The story centers around James Bond, the esteemed British Secret Service agent, who embarks on an investigation into the sudden disappearance of a fellow agent and the enigmatic activities of a secluded tycoon known as Dr. No.…