The Bubble’s best book recommendations
With the weather getting colder, as Zara put it, “books are coming back into fashion”. So for those of you stuck in a reading slump, the Bubble is here to provide you with the best recommendations to get you started.
Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood
‘Goodbye to Berlin is an insightful look into the Weimar Republic in the 1930s; the semi-biographical novel draws you through multiple stories of how the lives of various people in Berlin are gradually upturned by the rise of the Nazis. Poignant and evocative, Goodbye to Berlin is a great novel to lose yourself in – the events of which even inspired the 1966 musical Cabaret.’
Flawed by Cecelia Ahern
‘If dystopia, romance or drama is your thing and you’re looking for a thrilling light read then this is the book for you. Celestine North lives a perfect life. She’s a model daughter and sister, with the perfect friends and the most charming boyfriend. But she lives in a world where one mistake makes you Flawed forever. It’s the ultimate battle of logic and morality- reflecting on the stupidity of totalitarian regimes. A must read.’
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
‘The Book Thief is a touching historical fiction about a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books in rebellion against the oppressive regime she lives under. What I think makes the book so special is that it is narrated by Death, giving a unique perspective on the events of the book and I was surprised by the empathy he showed for the many people he carried away, and occasional dry humour’
The People on Platform Five by Clare Pooley
‘The People on Platform 5 is a feel-good, uplifting book following the lives of commuters that come together after a snobby man chokes on a grape one day. A good book to regain your motivation if you’re in a reading slump or you just need an jolly read.’
Private Peaceful by Micheal Morpurgo
‘This WW1 novel has a mix of love during wartime, makes me cry every time I read it at the end but is full of joy before the sadness comes. Encapsulated all the emotions I was feeling while reading in the protagonists mind.’
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
‘The Next Person you Meet in Heaven is a short yet impactful book about the afterlife and what it teaches you. It is a short read but holds lots of value and I recommend it for all age groups.’
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
‘This murder mystery set in the marshes of North Carolina has the perfect mix of beautiful setting, drama and plot twists. It is written in two time frames and switches between the two, providing insight into how the murder came about while we follow the protagonist Kya Clark as she is put on trial for the crime. But is Kya truly guilty? This enthralling mystery has recently been adapted as a film and I would also highly recommend watching that too.’
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