One of the
things that I love to do is read.
On this
summer trip, I've read 10 books. Surprisingly, 9 of which I would recommend,
based on the type of books you like to read.
Here are
the list of books.
Safe Haven
by Nicholas Sparks
If you have
read any of Nicholas Sparks books or watched any of the movies in which the
books were adapted from, I highly recommend this book and maybe the movie as
well - I actually stopped watching the movie about halfway through (though of course the book is much better). The book is pretty straight
forward and this definitely a good read for Advanced ESL students.
Ender's
Game by Orson Scott Card
Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card (Part 2 of Ender's Game)
Xenocide: Volume Three by Orson Scott Card - not recommended
For those
of you who love science fiction, Ender's Game is a great series, and now that
there will be a movie adaptation - read it now. I prefer the first book out of
all 4, the 3rd - Xenocide while interesting, is a bit too slow and I would not
recommend it unless you truly enjoyed the first two. This is not recommended for ESL students,
unless you are advanced and really like science fiction.
Divergent
by Veronica Roth
Insurgent (Divergent) by Veronica Roth
Have you
read the Hunger Games Trilogy? If you have and you enjoyed it, this series is
definitely for you. The story revolves a heroine who transcends categoristic structure which has been imposed on them.
Definitely a must read. The third book will be released in September and
there is also movie series in development.
Recommended for ESL advanced students.
Actually, watching the trailer for the first time, I don't think Ill like the movie at all, but who knows.
Actually, watching the trailer for the first time, I don't think Ill like the movie at all, but who knows.
Bossypants
by Tina Fey
If you
haven't heard of Tina Fey, YouTube her. As the former lead writer of SNL
(Saturday Night Live), the person behind
"Mean Girls", and 30 Rock.
This book is just funny, straight up funny. If you love light sarcasm,
comedy and wit - get your hands on this book and read all about it.
The
Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith a.k.a J.K. Rawlings
Most of you
may be familiar with J.K. Rawlings through her Harry Potter series, but this
one is not for kids. Originally published
under the alias of Robert Galbraith, this is a mystery novel. Thoroughly
enjoyable. If you're a fan of detective novels, this one is right up your
alley. Also, for those of you know London very well, this will take you through the city.
Inferno: A
Novel by Dan Brown
Dan Brown -
enough said. Did you read Angels and Demons? Da Vinci Code? This book continues
with our friend Robert Langdon and saving the world from impending doom.
The Shadow
Hunter by Michael Prescott
I just
finished reading this book today and it is a good mystery novel, there is one
twist that I wasn't a fan of, but this is still on my recommend list. Modern
day detective story, in which to prevent an obssessed fan from killing, the
heroine goes undercover to be their friend. Great book.
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Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
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