4D were asked to suggest a 'desert island book' in the spirit of Desert Island Discs. These are the books they’d like to have with them if they were stranded on a desert island.
Chosen by George Lyster: every time I read the stories, I notice something new. They remind me heavily of my childhood and would be a break from the life on a desert island.
(* Stern island by-laws might cause this suggestion to be impounded as it is not available as a single volume...)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K Rowling
Chosen by Aadhil Ramanathan and Gauray Simha
Aadhil: This is one of my favourite books ever, and if I was stuck, I would like to be transported to another world, one which always finishes with a happy ending.
Gaurav: I loved this book in particular as it has a very interesting back-story. I could simply keep reading this over and over again. It’s also a major way into fantasy books.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
Chosen by Jack Cui: This book is arguably among the best in the fantasy category and makes for an excellent read on a desert-island, and just want to escape from the harsh reality that you find yourself consumed by.
Chosen by Jack Cui: This book is arguably among the best in the fantasy category and makes for an excellent read on a desert-island, and just want to escape from the harsh reality that you find yourself consumed by.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling
Chosen by Rahul Nigam: I can never get enough of Harry Potter, and this is a landmark moment that can be interpreted in many ways. I like the action, the dangers and the achievements of Harry.
Chosen by Rahul Nigam: I can never get enough of Harry Potter, and this is a landmark moment that can be interpreted in many ways. I like the action, the dangers and the achievements of Harry.
The Boy Who Steals Houses by C.G Drews
Chosen by Aadi Patel: The book is full of exciting drama, it is nice and long so I won’t finish it too soon and it is moving and has a great setting and background.
Chosen by Aadi Patel: The book is full of exciting drama, it is nice and long so I won’t finish it too soon and it is moving and has a great setting and background.
Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett
Chosen by Brodie Russell Fraser: This is a very funny book and has a plot line which is ridiculous but the way he formulates it makes it seem possible on the Discworld.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Chosen by Emrys Chowdhury: This is the first book I actually enjoyed. I could re-read it and never get bored of the humour, excitement and moral message this story provides.
Chosen by Emrys Chowdhury: This is the first book I actually enjoyed. I could re-read it and never get bored of the humour, excitement and moral message this story provides.
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The Call Of The Wild, White Fang, And Other Stories by Jack London
Chosen by Jack Barrington: I liked how the book is written from the perspective of a wolf. I would choose this book in particular because it doesn't get old and there are many short stories as well as the main novels.
King Ottokar’s Sceptre by Hergé
Chosen by Jake Hope: I have read this book so many times and I will never get bored of it. It is humorous and has a brilliant plot and cast of characters as well as excellent illustrations.
The Calculus Affair by Hergé
Chosen by Tomas Mahoney: This is a really funny book, whilst keeping quite an adventurous style. Every page keeps you wanting to continue reading as something surprising is bound to happen.
Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov
Chosen by Jason Huang: These stories are very intense and spark the imagination. They would allow me to keep my mind thinking and creative, and I just really like the storyline.
The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A.A.Milne
Chosen by Kaiser Riemann: A book that makes me laugh and which is relatable would be perfect on a desert island. These stories are funny and engaging and I can read several times over and not get bored.
Chosen by Kaiser Riemann: A book that makes me laugh and which is relatable would be perfect on a desert island. These stories are funny and engaging and I can read several times over and not get bored.
1984 by George Orwell
Chosen by Leo Ridge: 1984 shines a light on totalitarianism and uses it to build a unique story. Even after multiple read-throughs, you always notice something new you didn’t see before.
Chosen by Leo Ridge: 1984 shines a light on totalitarianism and uses it to build a unique story. Even after multiple read-throughs, you always notice something new you didn’t see before.
Mortadelo y Filemón by Francisco Ibáñez Talavera
Chosen by Manuel Fernandez Otero-Novas: This is an incredibly humorous, absurd and gripping story that holds you right up to the very end. I could read this series again and again and would never get tired of them.
Chosen by Manuel Fernandez Otero-Novas: This is an incredibly humorous, absurd and gripping story that holds you right up to the very end. I could read this series again and again and would never get tired of them.
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi
Chosen by Matthew McSpadden: I would choose this book because you can read it so many times over and you would still learn and notice something new every time you read it.
A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos
Chosen by Max Bauer: The book has everything to keep you wanting to read it - suspense, good descriptions, perfectly created characters, and every event is linked to some other part in the book. It engrossed me.
Chosen by Max Bauer: The book has everything to keep you wanting to read it - suspense, good descriptions, perfectly created characters, and every event is linked to some other part in the book. It engrossed me.
Biggles WWll Collection by Captain W.E. Johns
Chosen by Nicholas Fezer Brown: Biggles books always have an incredible mix of facts, adventure and comedy and they never fail to give satisfaction. Even after hours upon hours of W.E. Johns, I could never grow tired of his sagas.
Chosen by Nicholas Fezer Brown: Biggles books always have an incredible mix of facts, adventure and comedy and they never fail to give satisfaction. Even after hours upon hours of W.E. Johns, I could never grow tired of his sagas.
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Chosen by Owen Xu: This is a book that I have picked up again and again. I like Ender’s struggle to stay innocent and sane whilst having the weight of the Earth on his shoulders.
Chosen by Owen Xu: This is a book that I have picked up again and again. I like Ender’s struggle to stay innocent and sane whilst having the weight of the Earth on his shoulders.
Dune by Frank Herbert
Chosen by Ronav Vallabhaneni: I really enjoyed reading this book as it was gripping, and the descriptions helped visualise all of the amazing settings. I feel it meets the definition of a great book.
Chosen by Ronav Vallabhaneni: I really enjoyed reading this book as it was gripping, and the descriptions helped visualise all of the amazing settings. I feel it meets the definition of a great book.
Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Chosen by Toby Craig: I would choose this book as every read allows you to more deeply understand the clues and gripping mysteries, making the reader feel as though they are solving the crimes themselves.
Many thanks to Mr Dormandy for following in the distinguished footsteps of Roy Plomley, Michael Parkinson, Sue Lawley, Kirsty Young and Lauren Laverne by compiling this post!
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