Shelfology Book Pairing

Bram Stoker

by Bram Stoker

GOTHIC HORROR: Dracula by Bram Stoker. Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced Count Dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the gothic novel, and invasion literature. The novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film, and television interpretations.

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius

by Ryan Holiday

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon: daily doses of practical, uplifting philosophy from the bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way How can we find true meaning, conquer grief or measure success? The answers to these questions and more can be found in Stoic philosophy - and The Daily Stoic is the definitive guide to bringing Stoicism into everyday life. Selling over 3 million copies since its publication in 2016, The Daily Stoic has become a global phenomenon. Each page offers powerful quotations from Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus, alongside historical anecdotes and thought-provoking commentary from Ryan Holiday, the voice of modern Stoicism. With an entry for every day of the year, this updated anniversary edition offers new insights, updated translations and expanded ancient teachings designed to help you tackle life with serenity, self-knowledge and resilience.