This essential guide, now available in a fully updated new edition, is the only available study of all bestselling books, authors and genres since the start of the last century, giving an unique insight into a hundred years of publishing and reading and taking us on a journey into the heart of the British imagination.

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The Ultimate Collection of Adventure All Time Bestsellers: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes/ The Importance of Being Earnest/ The Most Dangerous Game/ Walden by Henry. In this Collection, we have created HTML Tables of Contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the eBook) lists the titles of all Collections included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. ---- About Anthology: ----- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published on 14 October 1892. It contains the earliest short stories featuring the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, which had been published in twelve monthly issues of The Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The stories are collected in the same sequence, which is not supported by any fictional chronology. The only characters common to all twelve are Holmes and Dr. Watson and all are related in the first-person narrative from Watson's point of view. In general, the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify and try to correct social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice. The stories were well received, and boosted the subscriptions figures of The Strand Magazine, prompting Doyle to be able to demand more money for his next set of stories. The first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia", includes the character of Irene Adler, who, despite being featured only within this one story by Doyle, is a prominent character in modern Sherlock Holmes adaptations, generally as a love interest for Holmes. Doyle included four of the twelve stories from this collection in his twelve favorite Sherlock Holmes stories, picking "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" as his overall favorite. ---- The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements and lovers’ entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of ---- The Most Dangerous Game The Most Dangerous Game, also published as The Hounds of Zaroff, is a short story by Richard Connell first published in Collier's magazine on January 19, 1924. It features a big-game hunter from New York who falls off a yacht and swims to an isolated island in the Caribbean where he is hunted by a Cossack aristocrat. The story is an adaptation of the big-game hunting safaris in Africa and South America that were fashionable among wealthy Americans in the 1920s. ---- Walden Walden (also known as Life in the Woods) by Henry David Thoreau is one of the best-known non-fiction books written by an American. Published in 1854, it details Thoreau's life for two years and two months in a second-growth forest around the shores of Walden Pond, not far from his friends and family in Concord, Massachusetts. Walden was written so that the stay appears to be a year, with expressed seasonal divisions. Thoreau called it an experiment in simple living. Walden is neither a novel nor a true autobiography, but a social critique of the Western World, with each chapter heralding some aspect of humanity that needed to be either renounced or praised.

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Writer F. Scott Fitzgerald's career itself is a metaphor for the vagaries of book publishing. If Fitzgerald would have had his way, we would today refer to The Great Gatsby as either Gold-Hatted Gatsby, Trimalchio in West Egg, or The High-Bouncing Lover. A few years before Gatsby, Fitzgerald had become a literary sensation at the age of 23; Helen Hooven Santmyer, a contemporary of Fitzgerald's, would not have a successful novel published until she was 88 and living in a nursing home. In this book, the author explores that mysterious place in publishing where art and commerce can either clash, mesh, or both. Along the way, a wide range of authors--from the literary greats to today's commercial superstars--editors, agents and publishers share their thoughts, insights and experiences: What inspires writers? (John Steinbeck, for example, wrote every novel as if it were his last, as if death were imminent.) Why are some books successful and appreciated, while others fall into oblivion? The answers are often elusive, never absolute, but the stories and anecdotes are always fascinating.

CAN WORDS KILL? In the tranquil Northwoods town of Havenwood, a series of gruesome murders shatters the peaceful facade, mirroring the chilling plot of a newly released bestseller by reclusive local author Edgar Moore. Reverend Sam Bennet and Sheriff Tom Granger find themselves drawn into a twisted game of cat and mouse, as they attempt to unravel the connection between the fictional narrative and the real-life crimes. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dark history of vengeance and betrayal, rooted in the town's gold rush past and the bitter feud between the Miller and Holland families. Edgar Moore, revealed to be a descendant of the ostracized Hollands, seeks retribution through his writing, using his novels as a platform to manipulate susceptible individuals and enact his twisted sense of justice. With the help of a forensic psychologist and a criminal justice expert, Sam and Tom discover the insidious power of hypnotic suggestion and subliminal messaging embedded within Edgar's novels. They identify a network of individuals who have become unwitting pawns in his deadly game, their actions triggered by the dark narratives and carefully crafted cues that exploit their vulnerabilities and desires. As the investigation reaches its climax, the true extent of Edgar's manipulation is revealed, exposing the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of Havenwood and the devastating consequences of unchecked vengeance. The town is left grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy, seeking healing and restoration while remaining vigilant against the lingering shadows of Edgar's influence.

Guy de Maupassant: Collected Stories (Set of 3 Bestseller Books) by Guy de Maupassant: Guy de Maupassant, the celebrated French writer, is renowned for his mastery of the short story genre. This collection brings together three of his bestseller books, showcasing his talent for crafting captivating narratives that delve into the complexities of human nature and society. Collected Stories of Guy de Maupassant: This book features a diverse selection of Guy de Maupassant's short stories, offering a glimpse into his literary genius. From tales of love, betrayal, and tragedy to stories of satire, irony, and social commentary, this collection displays the breadth and depth of Maupassant's storytelling prowess. Selected Short Stories by Guy de Maupassant: In this compilation, Guy de Maupassant's selected short stories come to life, immersing readers in the vivid worlds he creates. Each story is a window into the human experience, exploring themes of passion, desire, greed, and the consequences of human actions. Best of Guy de Maupassant: This book presents a curated selection of Guy de Maupassant's most celebrated and influential stories. Readers will encounter his literary finesse and keen observations of human behavior, as he weaves narratives that resonate with timeless themes and emotions. This set of three bestseller books by Guy de Maupassant is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts, offering a captivating journey through the compelling and thought-provoking stories of one of the masters of the short story form.

Upon spending a passion-filled night with a stranger she met in Munich during the Oktoberfest, Sabrina Bauch, a German nurse working at the US Army Hospital, unexpectedly meets the man she is unable to forget. Army Captain Justin Hollander is just as happy to see her again and after a brief courtship he proposes marriage which Sabrina happily accepts. A month before their scheduled wedding, Sabrinas long-time friend and roommate, Uschi Braun is brutally raped and murdered in their apartment. When Justin is cleared to move on to his new assignment in Arizona, Sabrina joins him and once again becomes a nurse at a local hospital. She accidentally meet one of Justins subordinates, Lieutenant Fuller, who begin to stalk her and--Sabrina feels--threaten her. When an assaulted woman is brought in while she is on duty at the hospital, Sabrina realizes right away that the method of the rape and torture of the woman is the same as that which was used on her friend, Uschi. She consults with a local police detective, but withholds some information that she knows about bloody clothes she saw her husband washing in their house. To Sabrinas surprise, Justin unexpectedly retires from the Army; and they move to California, where Justin encourages Sabrina to follow up on her dream to become a writer. After a few years of struggle and non-recognition, Sabrina eventually gets a break and becomes a very popular bestselling author. Her suspicions about Justin begin to grow when during her research for her suspense novel, she discovers four murders that are in all ways identical to Uschis murder. Sabrina loses her trust in her husband upon discovering the he lied and was unfaithful to her on more than one occasion. A new neighbor, Sean ODonohue, introduces himself to Sabrina as a fellow writer and private investigator, but Sabrina soon finds out that Sean was not what he claims to be. The situation becomes more complicated for Sabrina as she finds herself falling in love with Sean. He forewarns Sabrina that dark forces are waiting to hurt her--a warning that Sabrina knows that she cannot ignore. She must make the right decision: whom can she trust and believe in even as she faces imminent danger.