1. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
2. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Because of the irony.
4. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
5. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
What book(s) would you save in a fire?
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Showing posts with label Rainbow Rowell. Show all posts
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Books You'd Save in a Fire | Top 5 Wednesday
Presumably, there wouldn't be much time to think so I would probably reach for books I've read and loved:
Wednesday, 24 December 2014
Top 5 Wintry Reads | Top 5 Wednesday
These books are all excellent in their own respects, but I love the way they remind me of winter with their beautifully-described settings and the feelings they evoke.
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Christmas break. Need I say more? I love knowing what Hogwarts is like when so many of the students are back home: the grounds are covered in snow, the halls are practically empty...it adds another aspect of magic and mystery to the place.
2. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Christmas break. Need I say more? I love knowing what Hogwarts is like when so many of the students are back home: the grounds are covered in snow, the halls are practically empty...it adds another aspect of magic and mystery to the place.
2. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
If you've ever experienced social anxiety, or found yourself deeply in love with a TV show, movie, or book and its characters, you'll probably love this novel. The lovely descriptions of the snow falling at night when there are so few people on campus take me back to my school years.
Joey the horse takes us through all the seasons of the year, but the winter scenes really stuck with me. Not only was it dreary, it was also incredibly dangerous for the soldiers and the horses to be out in the cold for so long - the injuries sustained were just terrible. This is an emotional book, and well worth the read.
4. The Shining by Stephen King
The Overlook Hotel is iconic not only for its grand beauty and murderous tenants, but also for its isolation come wintertime. If you like being creeped out and want to prepare for the upcoming winter, this book is for you!
5. The Sweet Hereafter by Russell Banks
In the wake of a tragic bus accident that killed several children, residents of the small town Sam Dent try to cope - but with all their secrets and lies, who is to blame? Like in The Shining, the winter setting emphasizes the loneliness and separation the townspeople feel in the aftermath of the accident.
In the wake of a tragic bus accident that killed several children, residents of the small town Sam Dent try to cope - but with all their secrets and lies, who is to blame? Like in The Shining, the winter setting emphasizes the loneliness and separation the townspeople feel in the aftermath of the accident.
What's your go-to wintry read?
Saturday, 2 August 2014
July Book Haul!
This month was pretty much the opposite of last month, in terms of the amount of book buying I did. I only bought one book for myself (number one on this list) this month! As such, I'll also include books I borrowed from other people in the month of July.
Read my review of Shatter Me!
What books did you buy in July?
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