Here are some great books to curl up with this winter break!
Holiday Reading Books- by Kelly J
1. The Help/ Kathryn Stockett: This is a very heart-warming book; it has nothing related to Christmas, but it is definitely an enjoyable book to read. It is about a few women in Jackson, Mississippi, publishing the truth about how African-American maids are treated. Not a super adventurous book, but it will definitely be a valuable reading.
2. The Witch of Portobello/ Paulo Coelho: If you want a challenging and thoughtful book for Christmas, you might want to read this over your break. Paulo Coelho’s novels always carry a message of life. So does this one. This book is about the life of Athena told in different point of views. The style and structure of the book is very interesting
3. The Deep End of the Ocean/ Jacquelyn Mitchard: If you want a sad and deep reading for your holiday season, you should pick out this book. This is a story of a family who lost their 3 years old son and finds him after 9 years. There is no longer the Ben the Cappadora family was looking for. How will the family overcome this sorrow?
4. Eat Pray Love/Elizabeth Gilbert: This book has been recently made into a movie and has been extremely popular. Gilbert’s journey to find her true-self is definitely persuasive and entertaining. Why don’t you travel to Italy, India and Indonesia during Christmas time?
5. The Photographer/ Emmanuel Guilbert: A graphic novel that shares the journey of a photographer traveling with the Doctors without Border. Traveling through Afghanistan, and recording their humanitarian process, the readers can get a new perspective on Afghanistan. A sad but also heartwarming graphic novel!
6. My Sister’s Keeper/ Jodi Picoult: Another heartwarming family story written by the star author Jodi Picoult. Also made into a movie, this book is about Anna and Kate. Anna, who constantly needs to donate whatever sick Kate needs, decides to sue her parents. The strong story line and the warm lesson of the story is an appropriate book for Christmas
7. The Christmas Carol/ Charles Dickens: A very classic Christmas story loved through centuries. Some might also have prejudice against this book, but this Christmas, bring this book back home and join the journey of Mr. Scrooge and learn the lesson of Christmas!
8. The Time Traveler’s Wife/ Audrey Niffenegger: This is not an ordinary love story. It is about a woman who falls in love with a man who is a time traveler. Each scene described by the author is extremely delicate and beautiful. Especially for those of you who watched the movie, the original text is more beautiful and interesting. A good length novel to read over your break!
9. Little Women/ Louisa May Alcott: Most of you probably haven’t read this book after elementary school. It’s time to read it again! A great book that perfectly fits the Christmas season; it is a story of four sisters and the warmth of the family. Some might underestimate this book as children’s reading, but it is an amazing piece of work just perfect for Christmas
10. Harry Potter Series/ J.K. Rowling: Christmas is a great time to take out your Harry Potter series and read them again! It is fun and easy reading and also you might want to read the book after or before watching the newly released Harry Potter. One could possibly finish the whole series within the two weeks
(All selections can be found in the Fawcett Library)
Be sure to check out the Webb Canyon Chronicles book display in the library next to Berry Lab.
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