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My favourite reads!!!
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items Books that I enjoyed reading, simply because of how engaging they were
One Hundred Years of Solitude isn't an easy read, but that's exactly why it is so rewarding! It requires patience, but in return gives you one of the most beautifully crafted and well imaginative stories that I've ever experienced. Once I stopped try...
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Picture of Dorian Gray is a book that makes you question beauty, morality and the price of getting everything you want. Oscar Wilde's writing is effortlessly witty and haunting, and every page feels packed with quotes you'll want to underline. It's o...
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine surprised me! What starts as a quirky, humorous story slowly unfolds into something incredibly heartfelt and emotional. Eleanor is one of the most memorable characters I've ever read, and her journey is both heartb...
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Secret Life of Bees was a book that I had randomnly picked from my reading list in sixthform, which I then absolutely fell in love with. It feels like a warm hug, whilst still tackling difficult subjects of love, family, grief and finding where you b...
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Song of Achilles had completely lived up to the hype. Madeline Miller transforms a familiar Greek myth into one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking love stories I've ever read. The writing is lyrical, the characters feel deeply human and the endi...
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Great Gatsby is a classic that deserves its reputation. It is so much more than a story about wealth and lavish parties, it's a beautifully written exploration of love, ambition and the illusion of the American Dream. It's an easy and enjoyable r...
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Odyssey being frequently cited as one of the best books of all time makes it all the more worthwhile to read! It's incredible that a story written thousands of years ago can still feel this gripping. The Odyssey is so much more than an epic adven...
The Odyssey by Homer
Having read only the first of the trilogy I very much enjoyed this book! It was a very addictive thriller that I have read with countless plot twists changing the game. It's fast-paced, clever and impossible to put down! I finished the book in one da...
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
The Red Rising saga is such an intense and addictive book series. I think it's safe to say that the first book isn't even the best one, it just keeps getting better and better as you go through the series. What starts as a gripping sci-fi story quick...
Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
I remember finishing the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas on the train at the ripe age of 10 years old. The book had completely broke me and stuck with me ever since. A simple story with a powerful message. The book explores friendship, empathy and the dev...
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Have you seen those funny little videos of people saying when they were younger their parents would take away their phones and so this led them to discover the Diary of Wimpy Kid book series, which kept them hooked into reading? This was a very accur...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
I remember my mum downloading this book onto my kindle and encouraged me to read it as she believed that I would enjoy it. Spoiler alert…..I did!!! It is a powerful story of resilience, courage and never giving up despite unimaginable challenges. Ade...
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah