Entries Tagged as ‘Featured Books’

March 5, 2009

Happy World Book Day from The Reader Organisation!

Kindly reproduced from The Reader Online, written by Jen Tomkins.

In today’s Guardian, there is an article about the ‘books we only say we’ve read’ – something that all of us, no matter how well read, are guilty of. Today is World Book Day, a celebration of books and reading, so please do let us know [...]

February 4, 2009

Featured Book: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Mark Connors from Bibby Line Group in Liverpool writes to recommend The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. 
 
The Kite Runner tells the tale of twelve-year-old Amir, who is desperate to gain the approval of his father by winning the local kite-flying tournament. His loyal friend Hassan promises to help him – for he always helps [...]

January 8, 2009

Featured Book: The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Tom Platts from BFS in Bradford writes to recommend The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
 
The Time Traveller’s Wife tells the tale of Henry De Tamble, who meets his soulmate Clare when he is in his 30s and she a child of 6. They marry when Clare is 20 and Henry 28, which is [...]