I am a bookworm. It’s a name I’ve had (amongst many!!) since school as I forever had my nose stuck in a book. I haven’t changed much since then, although I don’t read as much as I used to. I do love the power of words and the escapism that it provides and I’m forever asking people/reading reviews and generally seeking out the next book which will take me away from my little life for five minutes or so. So Its only right that I contribute my thoughts and hope that some of you may agree with my choices or find my choices interesting enough to add to your own book lists to read.
In no particular order :
1.The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood (1985)
I have to start with my favourite author of all time, this is a classic that some of you may have read during you English classes at school/college/University. I was introduced to it by my lecturer at University who has written articles and critiques on Atwood’s work and was also a big fan. At the time I was stumped for a dissertation choice and she suggested I read a few Atwood and see if I liked – I loved! This one has to be my favourite.
This is a story of life in America when a group of Religious extremists take over the government.
