10 Books You Should Read

Hey Guys:) So I'm always on the look out for a good book to read, I find myself always looking thorough the Kindle store trying to find an interesting book, and I love going to the library and having a look to see if you can find something you wouldn't usually go for. It really annoys me how people think it is uncool to read, so what? I find it fun, and that is why I've composed a list of my top 10 books that I think everyone should try and read...

1. Nineteen Minutes- Jodi Picoult

This book is really great. It's all about a shooting at a high school done by a teenage boy. The story shows the follow up as lawyers try to get to the bottom of the case, people try to come to terms with losing loved ones, and the boys friends and family try to determine why he would so such a thing.

2. We Need To Talk About Kevin- Lionel Shriver

Okay, so this is another book about a school shooting (I promise they're not all about this), but this is so much more shocking:0. This show the lead up to the shooting from the mum's point of view through a series of letters she sends to her husband a year later. It shows a bit of the present tense about what is happening in her life at the moment, and the past tense about Kevin's upbringing. It is the most gripping book I have read in a long time. 

3. One Day- David Nicholls 

I'm not usually one to read romantic novels, but this one is so good! It follows the lives of a good looking, smooth talking man and a clever young woman. It shows what they are doing on the same day (15th July) over a period of 20 years, from their graduation until the events later on in the book (which I don't want to spoil!). The book is well written and you end up caring do much for the characters,  plus there is a very shocking ending.

4. The Perks of being a Wallflower- Kevin Chbosky

This follows the life of a boy who doesn't quite fit in at school as he is a bit 'different'. I found the book so great as it was very relatable as lots of people, like me, were never hated at school, but also weren't popular, yet they still enjoy doing all the other 'cool' stuff other people liked to do and still have the same issues. Also there is another shock ending which is very sad.

5 The Hunger Games Trilogy- Suzanne Collins

If you've not read the books you're probably bored of the hype which has come along with the recent release of the Catching Fire movie, but I would seriously recommend reading the series if you haven't. Even if you don't think it is your kind of thing (children killing each other  doesn't really sound like anybodies thing though) I can assure you that you will like them. 

6. Handle With Care- Jodi Picoult

So this is another Jodi Picoult book (I just couldn't choose which one was my favourite), but I really love everything she writes as she always chooses interesting topics that most other authors don't address- I would honestly recommend any book she has written. It is about a young girl with OI (Osteogenesis Inperfecta), which means she cannot do most things without breaking her bones. The book follows some events in her life, with some side stories within her family, and its very sad and emotional, but definitely worth a read. 

7. Catch 22- Joseph Heller

I read this book over the summer and found it very interesting. It is a good read if you are interested in history, as it mixes a historical topic with a bit of humor. The story is about a man who keeps being given more flight missions (which he didn't want to do) in the war. He was caught in Catch-22 as if he flew them he was crazy and didn't have to; but if he didn't want to he was sane and had to.

8. The Hobbit- J.R.R Tolkein

Even though this is meant to be a children's book I think it is even greater for adults.I love fantasy, and I find the Hobbit a lot easier to read than the Lord of the Rings, yet it is just as good.

9. Before I Die- Jenny Downham

Before I die is a book about a girl diagnosed with Leukemia who has made up a list of 10 things she wants to do before she dies, like sex. She befriends a boy and starts up a relationship with him. I don't want to say much more with fear of ruining the book, but it is a very good but sad read.

10. The Harry Potter Series- J.K. Rowling

 

I just had to include Harry. These are my all time favourite books and all I can say is if you haven't read them then shame on you.

So there we are, 10 books I definitely think you should read. Comment below if you have read any of these books, or if you have any suggestions for everyone else. Until next week, byeeeeeeee:)