Books tagged with Fiction[910 found]
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The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A science fiction novel that follows a reckless scientist who discovers the secret to becoming invisible.
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The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
An explorer stumbles into a hidden valley where every inhabitant is blind—and discovers that sight can be a curse. Around this fable of power and perception gather uncanny tales: meteors that redraw the skies, doors that open into lost Edens, and ants that wage imperial war. Each story tilts the familiar until it feels wonderfully, dangerously new.
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The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A short story collection showcasing his fascination with science, human folly, and the unforeseen consequences of invention.
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The War of the Worlds
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A science fiction novel which talks about a Martian invasion of Earth, seen through the eyes of an unnamed narrator in late Victorian England.
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The World Set Free
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A science fiction novel imagining the discovery of atomic energy and its consequences for humanity.
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Twelve Stories and a Dream
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A collection of short stories which showcase Wells’s range in blending fantasy, satire, science fiction, and the uncanny.
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The Adventures of Elizabeth in RĂĽgen
by Elizabeth Von Arnim
Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy
A young woman embarks on a charming and introspective journey through the island of RĂĽgen. Along the way, she discovers beauty, friendship, and the subtle joys and lessons of travel, self-discovery, and personal growth.
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In the Mountains
by Elizabeth Von Arnim
Categories: Fiction » Adventure
A young woman retreats to the mountains to escape society and find solitude, reflection, and freedom. Through encounters with nature, local people, and her own thoughts, she discovers humor, insight, and the quiet joys of independent living.
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Penelope's Progress
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen
Three witty American friends decamp to the Scottish Highlands, turning sketchbook notes into misadventures: lodging scrapes, stern kirk mornings, peat fires, rainy picnics, and courtly—if confusing—romances. With barbed charm and generous heart, the narrator discovers how pride, poetry, and hospitality reshape her notions of love, class, and home.
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The Girl and the Kingdom
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen
In a wind-swept New England village, a bright, stubborn girl dreams up a tiny “kingdom” of everyday mercies—sharing meals, mending quarrels, and coaxing lonely hearts back into the circle. When gossip and pride threaten her fragile commonwealth, she must risk comfort and reputation to prove that courage, kindness, and a little mischief can change a town.
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The Time Machine
by H. G. Wells
Categories: Fiction » Science Fiction
A pioneering science fiction novel that follows an unnamed scientist, referred to as the Time Traveller, who invents a machine that allows him to travel through time.
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The Flag-Raising
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Literature
In a one-room schoolhouse, a spirited teacher and her mischievous pupils plan the village’s first flag-raising. Pranks collide with pride as shy singers, stubborn selectmen, and a reformed scamp pull together for the ceremony. Laughter, scrapes, and a swelling hymn turn a simple pole into a promise—and a small town into a community.
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A Village Stradivarius
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Inspirational
In a quiet New England village, a gifted young violin maker crafts instruments of unmatched beauty in his humble workshop. Living in poverty, his genius echoes a legendary master. As whispers of his talent spread, tempting offers of fame test his solitary devotion. This tender tale of passion and sacrifice explores the enduring power of art and the choice between quiet craft and worldly acclaim.
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Mother Carey's Chickens
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Children's Books
In a warm New England home, a brave widow and her spirited children face hardship with humor, courage, and love. Through trials, laughter, and the kindness of strangers, they learn that true wealth lies not in money, but in family, friendship, and the steadfast hope that brightens even the darkest days.
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New Chronicles of Rebecca
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen
Returning to her beloved village, a spirited young girl faces the trials of growing up with wit, heart, and imagination. Through small triumphs, mischief, and moments of deep insight, she learns that kindness, courage, and dreams can turn ordinary life into something extraordinary.
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Penelope's Experiences in Scotland
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Adventure
Three plucky American friends journey north of the border, swapping London fog for heathered hills, ruined castles, and curling mists. Their sketchbook of mishaps—wayward guides, bracing kirk sermons, baffling dialects, and unexpected suitors—becomes a warm, witty love letter to Scotland, where friendship deepens, pride softens, and romance steals in like a Highland breeze.
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Penelope's English Experiences
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Adventure
Three American friends cross the Atlantic in search of cathedrals, teacups, and a dash of romance, only to discover that English manners are as tricky as London fog. Between mishaps in hotels, misunderstandings with suitors, and delightfully sharp observations, a witty traveler chronicles how curiosity—and a stubbornly hopeful heart—turns every faux pas into adventure.
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The Diary of a Goose Girl
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Humor & Comedy
An American abroad takes a summer post herding geese on an English farm, keeping a sprightly diary of mud-splashed lessons, quarrelsome ganders, and neighbors who trade gossip like currency. Between market-days and May-day revels she finds unexpected pride in honest work—and a tender romance that waddles into her path—discovering how a small village can enlarge a heart.
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The Village Watch-Tower
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Categories: Fiction » Educational
A novel with moral and social themes, reflecting Wiggin’s interest in community, education, and human character.
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The Enchanted April
by Elizabeth Von Arnim
Categories: Fiction » Romance
Four strangers, each starved for warmth and kindness, escape a gray London spring by renting a medieval Italian castle above the sea. Under wisteria and sunlit terraces, marriages are tested, illusions shed, and improbable friendships take root. In the enchanted light of April, desire softens into hope, and hard hearts learn to open.
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