1. A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens You don't have to save this story for a turgid December (though it clearly befits a winter setting). A tale …
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Great books from a whole host of genres. These books need to be on your shelf.

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1. The Stand M-O-O-N. That spells moon! A fan favourite, The Stand might just be King’s most accomplished work. It tells the story of rival groups of …
1. 1984 (1949) Author: George Orwell 1940 is so eerily prescient, a multitude of its terms are now commonplace in our modern world. Big Brother, Room …
1. Pet Sematary by Stephen King Published in 1983 If you relish catching a dose of the heebie-jeebies while reading, then this is the book for you. …
1. The Perks of Being A Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky Year: 1999 A cult novel that was successfully adapted for the big screen recently (perhaps because …
1. Columbine Title: Columbine Author: Dave Cullen Artist: Henry Sene Yee Cullen's seminal non-fiction book - the definitive text about the Columbine High …
1. The Witches The Witches tells the story of a brave young boy and his Norwegian grandmother as they battle England's witches who wish to rid the …
1. Frank Herbert - Dune Dune might feel like an obvious selection but it’s a popular choice on many people’s lists of the top sci-fi novels for a …