The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - Filled with Puzzles, Symbols and Historical secrets

Dan Brown is an American author who is well-known for his bestselling thriller fiction novels. His books have been translated into over 40 languages and also feature a common lead character Robert Langdon. His plot also follows historical themes, which is mixed along with his fictional scripts thereby gaining interests from the readers.

“The Lost Symbol” is a 2009 novel written by Dan Brown in which a conspiracy theory thriller is set inWashington DC. The plot takes place over a period of 12 hours in Washington DC, focusing on Freemasonry. Robert Langdon is a Harvard symbologist, who is summoned to give a lecture in National Statuary Hall in U.S. Capitol. Soon he discovers a disturbing object--artfully encoded with five symbols. Langdon recognizes the object as an ancient invitation, which will grant a long-lost world of esoteric wisdom.

In the meanwhile, Langdon's beloved mentor, Peter Solomon -- the Smithsonian secretary and a 33rd degree Freemason is brutally kidnapped by Mal'akh, who demands that Langdon should unlock the Ancient Mysteries in return for Peter's life. In order to save Peter, Langdon joins hands with Solomon's younger sister -- Dr. Katherine Solomon. The chase and the clues to the puzzles lead the duo to various places like Library of Congress, U.S. Botanical garden and many more.

In short, Brown weaves mystery, intrigue and humor in his third novel -- The Lost Symbol, as Langdon takes his journey into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, which will drag him towards a single, inconceivable truth.

50 ways to find a lover by Lucy-Anne Holmes - An Excellent Romantic Novel

Lucy-Anne Holmes is one of the talented authors in writing observational humor. 50 ways to find a lover is a romance book written by Lucy-Anne Holmes in which a playful insight into the life of a modern woman is brought out in a hilarious manner.

According to the plot, Sarah Sargeant is out of work actress who has a hilarious and charming character and is looking for a man as she felt her loneliness to be a carnal drought due to the fact that she was not having sex for the past 351 days. Sarah has been single for three years and nine months. She also tried for a date with a barman in her local pub, but her proposal was rejected. She knew it very well that her pride has not just been bruised, but it's been disemboweled.

Due to the disappointments and frustrations, Sarah decides that she will never approach out to a member of the opposite sex. Knowing this, her family and friends helped her out by suggesting other ideas. As per the suggestions, she starts a blog to register her search for a man, which will surely force her to actually search for a man. Fortunately, due to blogging she finds that men seem to be falling over themselves to get to know about her. As things go on to her expectations, she suddenly decides to go on a mission in exploring 50 ways to find a lover. But will this mission help Sarah to find a new guy for her desires?

Three Hundred Hours by Roderick Craig Low - A Beautifully-described Melancholic Journey

Roderick Low has resided in France with his wife and allocates his time in working as a business analyst and technical author in the UK and Ireland.

“Three Hundred Hours” is the first novel written by Roderick Low in which a chronicle of losses is masterly said with humor. The story plots over the events that happen in the life of a couple -- David Grant and his beautiful French wife Elodie, who leads a prosperous, happy living in an idyllic village in the Ardcehe. David Grant is a middle-class, middle-aged British settler in rural France.

On one summer, Elodie decides to go on a Buddhist retreat in Paris, leaving her husband, who thinks that it will be a short trip for her. Moreover, David is slightly bustle about the details of daily life, but ultimately decides to take a trip on uncharacteristic impulse, hoping that he will be back easily in no time and carry out the household tasks that he has promised to do during Elodie’s absence.

As per his decision, David Grant starts his journey across France and back to the UK. Unfortunately due to humorous and melancholy situations, David gets subjected to a fitful odyssey that leads him eventually to his home town of Edinburgh. In his home town, his present life begins to fall as he is dragged back to his past by his memories, which leads his life to move out of his control, powerless to prevent the unavoidable ending. What problem did David face in his hometown? Is there anyone to help him out?

Science Fiction

London Belongs to Me by Norman Collins - A thrilling city novel

Norman Collins was a British writer, and later a radio and television executive, who was born in 1907. He began his career as a novelist, publishing several successful works. He has written nearly 16 novels and 2 plays. He also worked as a local government correspondent for Private Eye magazine.

“London Belongs to Me” is one of the great city novels written by Norman Collins in which the plot is concerned about the tenants of a large terraced house during the pre-WWII London. The prospect of the war hangs over every inhabitant of London in 1938. The story begins at a lodging-house at 10 Dulcimer Street, owned by the widowed Mrs. Vizzard and occupied by a various tenants -- the recently retired clerk Mr. Josser and his wife, Mrs. Boon and her son -- Percy, the Pooterish Mr. Puddy and Connie -- a washed-up actress.

The pretty crook Percy is in love with the Jossers' daughter, and turns to crime to raise money so that he can impress her through his wealth. Unfortunately, he bungles a car theft and finds himself accused of murder. So Mr. Josser digs into his retirement fund for a lawyer in order to save his son. In the meanwhile, a fake psychic -- Mr. Squales joins the lodge as a new tenant and testifies against Percy, but his fakery gets exposed to his now-fiancee, Mrs. Vizzard during the process.

Even though Percy is found guilty, his neighbors support to his defence. With the assistance of the Jossers' loyal socialist -- Uncle Henry, the neighbors gather thousands of signatures in a petition to gain him a remit. Will Percy be punished for his crime?

Fiction Books

Psychology First - A 3rd Edition OCR Psychology for GCSE by Barbara Woods

It’s a well-known fact that Psychology is an applied and academic science that analyzes the human mind and behavior. Barbara Woods is an experienced teacher of Psychology GCSE, and author of many Psychology textbooks. Karon Oliver is a senior educationalist and experienced teacher. Phil Banyard is a widely respected author, lecturer and researcher in Psychology. These three experienced authors have jointly written the book, OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First 3^rd Edition -- a new resource from the UK's most trusted name in GCSE Psychology.

“OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First” brings the Psychology alive and is packed with colour engaging features, activities and assessment help for students. The authors have shared their knowledge and have deeply discussed about the psychological concepts to aid and consolidate students. This book covers all research methods topics and uses applications and real life examples thereby helping students to plan, do and carry out an investigation. This book is ideal for those who undergo courses in the fields of psychology and also helpful for those people who simply wish to learn more about Psychology.

The categories in this book include Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual Differences and Research in Psychology. This book is considered as the core textbook that matches to new OCR Specification. In short, OCR Psychology for GCSE: Psychology First gives an accessible and fascinating introduction to Psychological research and it provides an excellent introduction to key topics and draws on studies by names that are easily recognizable for students, thereby representing it as a student friendly book.

To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning - A Paranormal Romantic Tale

Karen Marie Moning, who was born in 1964, is an American author of romance novels. Being the author of the Highlander series, Karen’s novels have received many awards. Now she lives inCincinnati, Ohio.

“To Tame a Highland Warrior” is the sequel to the first book in the highlander series -- “Beyond the Highland Mist”. The story begins in 1499, narrating the tale of Gavrael McIllioch also known as Grimm -- the son of a powerful Highland laird and Hawk’s best friend. He also believes that his father had killed his mother because of a hereditary madness and he too has the same illness.

Since Grimm has no one to look after him, he seeks as a refuge with the St Clair family. After some years, when Grimm realizes that he is in love with the beautiful daughter of St. Clair family -- Jillian, he leaves the family fearing that he may harm her like his father killed his mother. Gibraltar and Elizabeth are at their wits’ ends with the problem of trying to find a husband for Jillian. But, Jillian vowed never to wed anyone except Grimm, since she too loved him a lot. Knowing this, Jillian’s parents also want her to marry for love and so she gets a chance to opt between numerous suitors, in which Grimm is also one of the suitors.

Even though Jillian is unaware of the hidden mysteries in the life of Grimm, she believes that she is the only woman to tame the beast that is raged within him. Will Grimm destroy his enemies before starting a new life with Jillian?

Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer - A Real-life story

Jeffrey Archer was born in 1940 and he is an English author, playwright and an actor. Being a former Member of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, Archer lives in London.

“Paths of Glory” is a history-based novel written by Archer, which exposes the story of a real-life mountaineer, George Mallory. The author has attempted to fictionalize the life story of Mallory and his dream of being the first man to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. Unfortunately, Mallory's body was found on Mt. Everest in 1999, and it is considered that he may have been the first man to reach the highest point.

The story describes Mallory’s thirty-two year period covering from his childhood days to his third attempt to climb Mt. Everest in 1924, at age thirty-seven. From the young age, Mallory showed a lot of interests in mountain climbing, but failed in his first two attempts due to many reasons. This aim in climbing mountains was pulling away lots of his quality time and money, which was disliked by his wife.

After the two failed attempts, he decides to make a last attempt in climbing up the Mt. Everest, stating that he will place his wife’s photo on the top and return back home, and promise to make no more attempts after this. But on the way to the mountains, he was found dead and his wife’s photo was missing from his wallet. Was he killed during his mission in climbing Mt. Everest? Or did he die due to worst weather conditions?