What are you going to read over the holidays?
Plenty of New Fiction in the Library
The Librarians have been very busy processing new fiction this November and we have something for everyone, student and staff alike...
If you fancy some detective crime writing, here are three books from critically acclaimed author, Graeme Macrae Burnet:
An unflinching reflection of the race politics, the prison system and gang warfare in America, Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned is one man's struggle for self-control in a world where he is forced to question morality and addiction:
Hanif Kureshi writes this comic book about growing up in South London with a devoutly religious father and the characters that he attracts.
Jamaica Kincaid writes about an Au Pair from the West Indies who looks through the thin social veneer of the rich and beautiful in the US.
American Street is about emigrating from Haiti to the US and the political reality of the American Dream.
James Baldwin was a groundbreaking, poetic and eloquent writer on race, religion and sexuality in the twentieth century.
Oscar Wao is a humorous commentary on race politics and growing up in the US in a Dominican family.
If you prefer an action-packed, young adult, thriller trilogy, then these three by Romily Bernard are for you:
An action and adventure book about a young boy's lone survival in the wilderness:
Writer of Mad Men, Matthew Weiner, has created this adult book of suspense and intrigue, a critically acclaimed thriller:
Romance is confusing and punctuated with zombies in this new contribution by young adult favourite, Holly Bourne:
If you are looking for something sweet and light-hearted with a little bit of cheer, Mrs G recommends this one:
The new John Le Carre: Does what it says on the tin, in Legacy of Spies.
If you just want a bit of frivolity and some laughs pick up one of these lovely reads:
When you feel like some Science Fiction and Dystopia, look no further than these classics, both old and new:
From Italian novelist, Elena Ferrante, a series of four novels about two women growing up together and exploring love, marriage, children and friendship:
For something a bit more chilling, read these dark comedies where zombies, shape-shifters and inter-dimensional encounters are the standard:
If you are interested in the struggles of World War II and the Holocaust we have several dramatic and thrilling reads:
A 1967 classic written by a teenager for teenagers, some say the birth of YA fiction, a timeless book about trends, fashions and fitting in:
A dark comedy about how committing financial fraud can affect one's relationships:
Or if it is witches and monsters that are more your bag, choose one of these clever thrillers:
And remember, this is just the tip of the ice-berg! There is loads to choose from so come and see what's new today!