Recommended Summer Reads
4. Wonders of the Universe - Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian has once again presented us with a rich, compelling view of modern
physics. He introduces scien ?c concepts in a simple, easy to understand manner with?
out presuming previous mathema cal knowledge or trea ng his audience like unedu?
cated chimps. He presents the cosmos in a roman c, compelling way that feels less like
homework and more like being told a story. “We have been able to capture the light
from the beginning of me and we have glimpsed within it the seeds of our own origin.”
Beau ful.
5. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
- Ransom Riggs
Odd. That is the only word I can use to describe this book. It is an
unusual combina on of slightly unnerving vintage photography
and ?c on. It begins with a horri?c family tragedy and from that
point onwards I can promise you it’s not what you expect. This is a
haun ng yet intriguing novel that will excite all readers. Although I
myself am an e?reader, to enjoy and appreciate this book, par cu?
larly the photography, you really need to get hold of hard copy.
6. Diary of a Nobody - Grossmith
This is a hilarious late Victorian novel (which are not four words
that o en come together). It is a snapshot of Victorian life in
the eyes of a Mr Pooter, who undergoes varying degrees of
misfortune throughout the book., from disagreeable trades?
men to imper nent young o?ce clerks. This is a completely
brilliant novel for anyone who wants a laugh but doesn’t want
a to carry around a tombstone of a book in their bag.