Recommended Summer Reads
7. Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien
If you want a big project this summer then this is the one for you. Three volumes, ?ve
books, compiled to create one epic tale. The hobbit?tas c books are for all lovers of fan?
tasy.
8. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
Enthralling, touching and in?nitely powerful are all words I would
use to describe The Book Thief. Narrated by death, it is the story of
Leisel Meminger, a Jewish ?s ighter and an awful lot of thievery.
This is a masterpiece of a book and should be obligatory for all.
9. The Tales of the Brothers Grimm
Believe me when I say these are not fairy tales. These are the stories we all
know (for example Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel) before
Walt Disney got his hands on them. They are the original folk tales from Ger?
many and Austria, that were ?rst wri en down and adapted by the Brothers
Grimm, in all their gruesome, murderous and grotesque glory.
10. A Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin
A set of seven books which have gained popularity fairly recently, with the release of the T.V.
series. These books make great summer reading, they’re addic ve and easy to follow, with?
out being complete drivel. They will appeal to both fantasy and drama lovers.
You now have no excuse to be bored over the summer, so come back
in August and impress your English teacher. Have a great summer and
happy reading!