100 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers - Penguin Books …
WEBMay 26, 2022 · And funny. (and we need some laughs on the 100 Classics list!) Helen Y, X (formerly Twitter) Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe. 35. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (1958) We said: It has come to be seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English and is read widely across Africa and Nigeria in which it is set.
11 must-read classics for 9 to 12-year-olds - Penguin Books UK
WEBAnne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery (1908) In this beloved Canadian classic, local farmers Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt a boy to help out on their farm at Green Gables in the fictional town of Avonlea. Instead, much to their surprise, imaginative and bright, flame-haired Anne Shirley turns up.
Classic books all teens should own - Penguin Books UK
WEBNov 22, 2021 · Buy the book. Speedy Death by Gladys Mitchell (1929) The first in Gladys Mitchell’s crime series starring the inimitable Mrs Bradley, a psychoanalyst and unorthodox amateur detective. A great choice for fans of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes. Speedy Death is a classic country house mystery that begins with Mrs Bradley as prime suspect.
The best autumn books to read - Penguin Books UK
WEBHere we present our favourite autumn reads. Buy the book. Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura (2017) Japanese author Mizuki Tsujimura’s coming-of-age story was a blockbuster in its native country, winning the Japan Booksellers’ Award and inspiring an anime film adaptation. When it was published in the UK in 2021, English readers ...
Penguin Classics: Complete List - Penguin Books UK
WEBPenguin Classics List. Refine. Type. Fiction (1943) Non-Fiction (912) Poetry (276) Drama (157) Series. Penguin Classics (1318) Penguin Modern Classics (1072) Audio (157) Others (142) Penguin English Library (94) Clothbound Classics (79) ... Penguin Books Limited A Penguin Random House Company.
7 must-read books from Vintage Classics this year - Penguin …
WEBJan 11, 2023 · From hidden gems to beloved classics, these are the must-read books of early 2023. Hurricanes in Perfect Power, edited by Candice Braithwaite (23 February) To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colours of a rainbow – Maya Angelou. Hurricanes in Perfect Power is a stunning new ...
Must-read books by women, as chosen by our readers - Penguin …
WEBAs International Women's Day approaches, we asked our readers to tell us about wonderful books by women they love reading, discussing and recommending to others. The result is a brilliantly broad-ranging list of classics and modern masterpieces anyone with a love of great fiction – or non-fictions, memoirs, poetry and more – will enjoy.
The perfect reads for your book club - Penguin Books UK
WEBAug 30, 2022 · Isabel’s desire for order soon unravels as she begins to understand herself, and her brother's girlfriend Eva, in a completely new light. With themes including war and its devastating after-effects, sexuality and acceptance, home and belonging, there's much to discuss about this 1960s-set novel.
39 of the best literary and book podcasts for book lovers
WEBJan 26, 2021 · The Guardian Books Podcast. The Guardian Books podcast is a weekly delve into the world of writing. It features some of the world’s best authors through in-depth interviews while discussing wider trends, round-ups, prize winners and retrospectives on classic works. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Acast.
The Best Classic Books, Poetry & Cult Novels - Penguin Books UK
WEBClothbound Classics. Jane Austen: The Complete Works Boxed Set The seven books in the Jane Austen box set contain some of the most brilliant, dazzling prose in the English language. The Brontë Sisters Boxed Set This stunning box set brings together the Brontë sisters' four greatest novels in beautiful editions designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.