50 Book Challenge: 2nd Ten

Wuthering Heights: Emily Bronte

260 Pages

After having done this book at GCSE and distinctly not read it I thought it was time for another go. It was actually a very good read with interesting characters and plot. But definitely I think I had to be older to appreciate it as a good book.

Life of Pi: Yann Martel 

401 Pages

This book was one of those un-put-downable books. I'm pretty sure I read it in just one afternoon. It is a remarkable story and you feel like you want it to be true. 

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: John Boyne

215 Pages

Just. Heartbreaking. 

Tuesdays with Morrie: Mitch Albom

192 Pages

Brings ups some important questions about life and death.

Failure is not an Option: Gene Kranz

415 Pages

The autobiography of one of the apollo flight controllers. A fascinating read for one with a particular interest in this area. It gives a real insight into the behind the scenes of mission control.

The Moving Finger: Agatha Christie

229 Pages

A great murder mystery with intriguing characters and plots.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Stephen Chbosky

224 Pages

I loved the film of this which unusually I saw before I read the book. However I didn't really enjoy the book and it's not because of the story. That's great. I didn't like how the story was told from the perspective of a diary of a 14 year old. I didn't really feel that I could properly connect.

Inferno: Dan Brown

480 Pages

Another great thriller. I know Dan Brown's books aren't exactly high literature but they're always very entertaining and Inferno was no exception. I love Dan Brown's attention to detail and the intricacy of the books. This book didn't even have as many scientific inaccuracies or as much ridiculousness as they usually do. Also a bit terrifying!

Looking for Alaska: John Green

221 Pages

A beautiful book with interesting concepts. It felt very real and I almost couldn't stop reading it except I had to go to LeakyCon!

Harry Potter: Still Recruiting: Valerie Frankel 

290 Pages

A book about the Harry Potter fandom and how it's still growing. It contains interviews and essays from all topics from FanFiction to Quidditch to Conventions and Hermonie v. Other Female Leads. A really interesting read if you're a massive HP nerd.

Sorry some of this post is a bit short. I'm quite tired and read some of these books quite a while ago.