There are two types of readers in this world: the ones who always have a book in their hand, and the ones who promise to make time and read more. So, if you're the type of person who's looking for their next fabulous book, or someone who's looking to be motivated into reading more, then a page-turner, for you, is a must. But don't worry, we've got you covered! All you have to do is scroll below...
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The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
London's most notorious criminal gangs have taken over the literary market and certain literary characters from fiction have gone missing. Yes, you heard right! Jane Eyre is gone. Disappeared. But don't worry Thursday is on the case and she begins her journey trying to find a way into the book to repair all the damage. However, it's not going to be as easy as she thought. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout a winding tale of mystery and suspense and will make you want to re-read the classics.
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Lincoln In the Bardo by George Sanders
The American Civil War is in full swing when President Lincoln's son dies. Willie Lincoln is now in the in-between, the transitional realm called, the bardo; a scary place where ghosts lurk. Using historical notes of Lincoln's grief, Sanders puts together a gripping story of love and loss that reveal to the reader the final step before heaven. This beautiful tale talks of the special bond between father and son and how far it can reach.
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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
Everyone knows who Agatha Christie is, even if you haven't had the chance to read any of her novels yet. And, if you haven't, I highly recommend that you start with this one. Murder on the Orient Express follows detective Poirot waking up to a scream on a train journey to Istanbul, this is where is the web of mysteries of begin... Did you know?A known name in Surrey, Christie's connection to the county is quite strange. 1926 was the first time that Agatha Christie died. Well, she faked her own death at Newlands Corner, but the reasons for this real-life mystery remains unclear...
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
Murakami is a household name in the world of literature. His novels are a feast to the senses and bring you on a journey through worlds and even into your own heart. This is his masterpiece. A tale of unconditional love, desire and power, through the eyes of Toru Okada, who gets visited in his dream and in reality by someone who makes his world complete. But which world?
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Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Can you imagine a world where all the books are burned? That's exactly what happens by a special force of firemen in this novel. Books and literature are forbidden because they are the source of social discord and unhappiness. However, Guy Montag is still unhappy. Are there books hidden somewhere? In this classic, Ray Bradbury enforces upon us the importance of books, and the power and joy they bring to millions of people. Although, through a society where the above happens, what lengths people will go to protect their stories?
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
You see this book on the bus, on the train and in the hands of people everywhere. This book is a portal for everything human. It explores our beginning, describes our now and explains exactly how we got here.It explores our way of life, our method of surviving and how we compare to our ancestors. In my opinion, it's a fascination view into our past and gives you a deeper understanding of understanding our future.
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The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
2016 marked the 150-year anniversary since the birth of H.G. Wells. His move to Woking, Surrey in 1895 had inspired one of his greatest works: The War of the Worlds. Forget Tom Cruise, forget Liam Neeson, let Bromley born H.G. Wells tell the much-loved story the way it was meant to be told. Let Well's take you through an alien invasion, which shows one family's strength to overcome adversity.
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No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
If you stumbled across a burnt-out car, bags of money, kilos of heroin and a few bodies lying around, what would you do? Llewelyn Moss is faced with a choice - run, or run with the cash. And so begins a series of terrifying events. Follow Moss across the Mexican border in this tale of beautifully woven scenery, fierce violence and savagery. And see how he tries to come to terms with what has happened, what he has taken and who is coming to take it back.
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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Robert Sapolsky is a neuroscientist, pacifist, biologist, and splits his time between living with baboons in the Serengeti and lecturing to his students. This book explains why people are violent, confrontational and outright mean. Sapolsky expertly explains the reasons immediately before something happens, to the week before, to childhood, to the womb and to the dawn of time. It's an extraordinary look into human nature.
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Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult has a talent for making you see the world differently. And in this book, Picoult takes a look at life's biggest themes: birth, death and responsibility. A newborn baby has died. And Ruth, the nurse who was banned from looking after him by the father is undoubtedly to blame. Ruth is now on trial for murder, and it is this death that will change the lives of all those involved in ways they can never have expected. Picoult weaves an outstanding tale of great importance and one of true heroism in the face of prejudice.
1. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (£7) available here
2. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (£5) available here
3. Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie (£6) available here
4. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (£7) available here
5. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (£6) available here
6. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari (£7) available here
7. The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells (£2.50) available here
8. No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy (£6) available here
9. Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert M Sapolsky (£8) available here
10. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult (£6.50) available here
