“A
reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never
reads lives only one.”
This empty bookshelf needs filling. If you had £100 to spend, which fiction titles, currently not available in the library, would you recommend to place on this shelf?
Add a comment below, or e-mail Alex Aslett (ama@stpaulsschool.org.uk) with your suggestions.
Farenheit 451 as it is the book for a library with a good mix of fast-packed action and a reflection on life without books.
ReplyDeleteThere could be more autobiographies, such as Richard Branson's or Sir Alan Sugar's.
ReplyDeleteSuggestion: The Maze Runner, by James Dashner
ReplyDeletePossibly a book called 'Bloodchild' by Tim Bowler.
ReplyDeleteThere could be the Kevin Pietersen Autobiography which would be a good read for people interested in cricket
ReplyDeleteA book called Anna Dressed in Blood and its sequel and Girl Of Nightmares by Kendare Blake are very good books
ReplyDeletePerhaps a book called 'Boy Soldier' by Andy McNab
ReplyDelete'The Humans' by Matt Haig would be a great addition.
ReplyDeleteDon't Look Now - Daphne du Maurier
ReplyDeleteFrenchman's Creek - Daphne d Maurier
(Very good books, surprised to find that they weren't already in the library!)
The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud. A sequel to Camus' famous novel 'The Stranger'. A great novel exploring the themes of isolation and colonialism.
ReplyDelete'Blood Meridian or Evening Redness in the West' by Cormac McCarthy. A dramatic novel set in the American West, 'Blood Meridian' follows the character of the Kid as he travels further into the desert. The Kid encounters the Glanton Gang, a gang who hunt and scalp native Americans. Interesting characters and an unconventional writing style help make this novel great.
ReplyDelete'One day' by David Nicholls is an excellent book and worth a read as in this case the book is far better than the film.
ReplyDeleteStarter for 10 by David Nicholls. This is a humorous read and is hugely entertaining.
ReplyDelete'Go Set a Watchman' is the controversial sequel/original draft to Harper Lee's famous novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Despite its mixed reviews I think it would be crucial to hold a copy in the library for reading and studying with comparison to the original.
ReplyDeleteThe Amazing Mr Ripley, is a fast-paced and exciting book, with a lot of wit.
ReplyDeleteI would suggest the book 'I Am Pilgrim'. It is a crime thriller and once you've picked it up it's the type of book you can't put down. Always on the edge of your seat.
ReplyDeleteRock Wars- Robert Muchmore- is a read that will bring you into the life of many other teenagers who are interested in ROCK.
ReplyDeleteI think the library should get the book 'The boy who followed Ripley' because it is very thought-provoking and part of a series which is already in the library so I believe that people would like to continue the series so the next installment is needed.
ReplyDeleteMike Tyson's Autobiography is an enticing book, at times disturbing, but nevertheless a captivating story throughout.
ReplyDeleteWhat about 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi'.
ReplyDelete'City of the beasts' by Isabel Allende is an excellent, exciting young adult adventure set in the heart of the Amazon, that I would recommend highly.
ReplyDeleteThe Shining by Stephen King is a gripping yet scary book for keen readers of this genre of book
ReplyDelete'The amazing Mr Ripley' is an excellent book, and has a well done balance of wit, as well as an insight into schizophrenia. It is exciting and would be a good addition to the Walker Library.
ReplyDeleteRafa: My Story by Rafael Nadal and John Calin is a compelling read and provides an insight into the daily life that a professional tennis player goes through as well Nadal's personal struggles as a player. This is a book that is more than worth the read.
ReplyDeleteWonder by Raquel J. Palacio is a very compelling read with a profound message, powerful emotion and is a great book in general.
ReplyDelete'The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear' by Walter Moers follows half of Captain Bluebear's 27 lives in which he experiences numerous adventures and undergoes arduous trials in a world which has been described as "like JK Rowling's mind on ecstasy". Accessible and thrilling for all ages, the originally German book will wonder and amaze".
ReplyDeleteI recommend the Casual Vacancy by J K Rowling. It is a great read and it is written by a great author. I would recommend this to boys of all ages.
ReplyDelete"Open: an autobiography by Andre Agassi" This is an autobiography by the famous tennis player, Andre Agassi. He has won eight grand slams in singles. He was a phenomenal tennis player and in this book we get to see his journey from a young age. In the book he talks about how his father used to pressure him into practicing as well as how he coped with the rising pressure of the heat of the matches. I love this book and recommend it to everyone because its an inspiring story and so well written that its hard to put down. One slight disappointment was that apperently he didn't write the book himself.
ReplyDeleteA book that I would recommend for the Walker Library would be Sachin Tendulkar: Playing it my Way. It is an insightful and inspiring book which delves behind the scenes to uncover the ways of one of the greatest players to ever set foot on a cricket pitch.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Gatsby is a thought inspiring book that is a good book to read
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