Books From The Library That You Should Read Next Year
Calling all CIS’s bookworms out there! Are you bored because you don’t know what to read next semester? Leave that to us!
In this article, we will give you some recommendations on books, fiction and non-fiction, that are available at our school’s library. Have fun reading!
1.“Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell
This book tells the funny but heartwarming story of Cather, a college student trying to balance her life and her fangirl side. Through the words of Rainbow Rowell, well-known master of young adult works like Landline and Eleanor & Park, Cath's story will surely be relatable to students who had a hard time with divorces, socializing, and the urge to try finding their true voices.
2. “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith
You may have heard of Jane Austen’s classic “Pride and Prejudice”, but you have never seen it like this before. The original plot of the story stays mostly the same, but it is now added a secret ingredient: brain lust. Expect to see the fearless Sisters Bennett epically battle against hungry walking deads in this twist on a classic piece of British literature.
3. “Red Queen” by Victoria Aveyard
If you were a fan of the “Game Of Thrones” series, “The Hunger Games” series, the “Divergent” series, or even all of the above, you will be drawn to this book. It tells the story of Mare Barrow, a cunning petty girl thief whose blood is Red, but a twist of fate leads her to the King’s palace, where she accidentally shows off her hidden ability of electrokinesis right in front of the Silver-blooded nobles, who possess supernatural abilities. She is then forced to play the role of a lost Silver royal to hide her real blood, but the task isn’t easy as it seems. Read this book to find out more!
4. “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
One of this article’s authors’ personal all-time favourites, “The Book Thief” is told through the unique perspective of Death. It tells the story of Liesel, a German girl living in the era of the Second World War, who is adopted by the Hubermanns at the beginning of the book. Liesel had a special love of books and words; she tries to find any books readable and available to her, from the town mayor’s wife’s library to Nazi book burnings. But her life is then changed when a young Jewish man named Max takes refuge in the Hubermanns’ home. Read the book to find out and expect to be haunted by this critically-acclaimed tale of bravery, books and friendship.
5. “I am Malala” by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb
The book “I Am Malala” is a book where you follow the journey of Malala Yousafzai and her journey against sexism, and stood up for education for women. There will be intense moments, joyful moments,..etc...All in all, this book is a wonderful autobiography of Malala and her quest for education.
6. “Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories” by Roald Dahl and others
Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories is a compilation of ghost stories from different authors and if there’s one thing we know, these stories will definitely mess with your mind and twist them like a washing cloth.
7. “Code Name Verity” by Elizabeth Wein
This book is another story on WWII-era fiction, but it can actually change your life. Yep, we’re not kidding. The book tells the story of “Verity”, a British spy who is caught by the German Gestapo and is forced to reveal the truth behind her mission. But the truth wasn’t as her capturers expected. Read this book to find out more!