Five Must-Read Books for 2012
January 18, 2012 by admin
Filed under Miscellaneous
The New Year has brought with it several exciting hot-off-the-presses books, but it can be hard to sort through the stacks and find the gems. Here are five top choices for compelling reads in a variety of genres as the year unfolds:
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
In this National Book Award winning novel, Ward chronicles the struggles of an impoverished family as they deal with the effects of hurricane Katrina. The book’s exploration of familial ties, life in the rural south, and self sacrifice will grip you from start to finish.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This novel, set in World War II Germany, tells the story of a foster girl living outside of Munich. Zusak weaves her adventures into a narrative full of fascinating characters, plot surprises, and historical and emotional depth. This is the kind of book you won’t want to put down!
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
This biography of the Apple Mastermind is already generating major buzz. Complex enough to satisfy techno-heads but accessible to a general readership, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a man whose imagination changed the world.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
This is a must-read for anyone interested in Young Adult literature. The book, set in a post-apocalyptic world, tells the tale of Katniss Everden, a sixteen year-old girl who must participate in a government-run event called "The Hunger Games." This is the first novel in a gripping trilogy.
Arguably by Christopher Hitchens
This collection of engaging, thought-provoking essays spans a massive range of topics, including Henry VIII, Afghanistan, Harry Potter, and terrorism. Readers of all intellectual bents and political persuasions will find fascination between the covers of this book.
