5 Books You’ll Love this June Holiday
How would you like some book recommendations from one of our teachers who read more than 100 books in 2021?
“I’m going to be so productive this June holiday,” you pledge, your eyes shining with newfound determination. Then, in the blink of an eye, all is lost to the admittedly addictive mobile game, latest movie or trendy TV show.
Time flies. The holidays are over and it’s dawned on you that you’ve accomplished precisely nothing at all. Well, what if there was a way to improve on your English while also having fun? How would you like some book recommendations from a teacher who read more than 100 books in 2021? That’s right, 100+ books! Based on this, here are 5 compelling books you ought to check out for the June holidays.
1. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
by Mark HaddonGenre: Mystery, contemporary
Ah yes, the one that Gen Z pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo called “her favourite book of all time”. This story follows a boy named Christopher who has a very interesting and peculiar way of thinking about the world. So when he finds a dead dog in the neighbourhood, he takes it upon himself to uncover the mystery behind what he believes to be murder. There’s a puzzle to be solved here. Adventure. Intrigue. But Christopher’s investigations soon reveal much, much more than the truth behind the incident of the dog in the night-time…
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Genre: Fantasy
At this point, who hasn’t heard of Narnia? The movie has certainly helped with its popularity but a different (and book-lovers would argue- better) experience can actually be gained from reading it. With intensely vivid descriptions to adorn this exhilarating plot, you will feel right there with Lucy, Edmund, Peter and Susan, feeling the crunch of snow beneath your boots, as they adventure in the crystalline world beyond the cupboard. And who knows? You might want to pick the rest of the series in the Chronicles of Narnia epic, which comprises seven books, after reading this one!
Read all about it here:Amazon (Kindle and Audible)
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Genre: Nonfiction, autobiography
You might think the words “autobiography” and “thrilling” really don’t belong together, but this book might make you think again. Westover will keep you on the edge of your seat as she details in this non fictitious recount her extraordinary life in a survivalist household, from growing up in the woods where education was not considered morally or religiously acceptable, all the way to her entering Harvard. Yes. Harvard.
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Amazon (Kindle and Audible)
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Genre: Magical realism
Studio Ghibli fans, you’re going to love this. Set against a stunning backdrop of a picturesque pastel castle, this equally heartwarming and heart wrenching story follows a group of troubled adolescents who one day discover that their mirrors at home are portals to a separate dimension with a magnificent castle and other children in similar predicaments. A task is given to these children before the castle. What tales of friendship will you see? What troubles await these children? Why is there a castle in the mirror? Everything culminates in a satisfying ending you’ll be racking your brains to guess at throughout the story.
Read all about it here:Amazon (Kindle and Audible)
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Genre: Science fiction, gothic, horror
You know the monster but do you know its maker? The character is easily recognisable as a Halloween decoration but surprisingly many of us don’t actually know the harrowing tale behind its creation. Victor Frankenstein, the original Mad Scientist, is a character who will shock you with his motivations behind the creation of this monster… and what he had to do to play God.
Read all about it here:Amazon (Kindle and Audible)
Book DepositoryOr use the Libby app recommended by the National Library Board to borrow an EBook or Audiobook
