Connell Guides

Reading great novels, plays and poems may be the best investment of time and money you can make. According to a study at Liverpool University, the works of Shakespeare, Austen and other great writers are “rocket boosters” to the brain and better therapy than any self-improvement guide. They give you insights into human nature you will find nowhere else. Created and edited by Jolyon Connell, the founder of The Week, Connell Guides will help you truly understand – and enjoy – these classic works. They are concise, accessible and easy to read. To order any of our guides just click on the link below. Also see below if you’re interested in learning more about the Connell Book Club, which launches next year, or if you’re a teacher interested in our special subscription offer for schools. “I have to hand it to you: these guides are extremely impressive in every respect,” says the critic Professor Kiernan Ryan. “Exceptionally well written, genuinely illuminating without sacrificing complexity to clarity, and beautifully produced.”