As the days get longer, the exam season comes to an end, and
the summer holidays get ever closer it is the perfect time to get some books
out of the Library. Whether you fancy a crack at some classic fiction, want
something gripping and complex, or even a book that feeds your curiosity, the
Library has something for everyone.
Want something classic?
Do haunted rooms, mysterious men, and long walks across the
moors appeal to you? If so, check out pretty much any book by the Brontë sisters. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë has love triangles, a very mysterious man,
and ghosts. Jayne Eyre by Charlotte Brontë has a brooding and mysterious man,
hidden identities, and sharp wit.
Want some classic Sci-Fi? A dystopian future, and the eerie
prediction of the use of the phrase ‘make America great again’ are the found in
the incredible Parable series by
Octavia E. Butler. Themes of global warming, homelessness, wealth, and race are
all explored.
Interested in a remarkable true tale of childhood? Strange
occurrences, Norwegian summers, and the agony of sweet shops. Boy by
Roald Dahl outlines the incredible and fascinating life of the author during
his school years. If you ever wondered what inspired Roald Dahl this is the
book for you.
Looking for a book you can’t put down?
Fascinated by the ineffable workings of the universe? An
unlikely friendship between and angel and demon to stop the end of the world,
classic cars, and some very nice and accurate prophesies can be found in Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry
Pratchett. Recently adapted by Amazon for a six part series, this book is a
quirky and absorbing treat.
Looking for adventure? Then take a dive into The Secret Deep by Lindsay Galvin.
Missing siblings, a remote island, and an underwater mystery can be found in
this book. Real science is used to inform that magic in the underwater world
this story is set in.
Want an explosive twist that you don’t see coming? White Rabbit, Red Wolf by Tom Pollock is
a truly gripping novel. Maths, mental illness, and an attempted murder feature
in this book that demands to be read in one sitting.
Feeling Curious?
The Object Lessons
series are short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary
things. This series
includes titles such as Bread, Pill, and Dust. Each of these books provides information about culture,
science, history, as well as facts that will make you look very informed. The
Library has the entire series that should cater for all interests.
Have you
ever wondered why blood is so important? Not just for your health, but why it
features in religion, and is more expensive than diamonds? Nine Pints by Rose George is an immersive look at the value of the
blood that pumps through our veins.
Supporting
the Lionesses this summer? Under the
Lights and In the Dark: Untold Stories of Women’s Soccer by Gwendolyn Oxenham tells the stories
of women at the top of the game. Secret leagues, battles with homelessness, and
the journey of a refugee all feature in this book.
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Miss F