monster4life231 4,304 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hello everybody! What are your favourite books that you read this year? Here are mine: Non-fiction 1) Making Sense of the Troubles by David McKittrick and David McVea 2) Women of Westminster by Rachel Reeves 3) Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawkings Fiction 1) Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King 2) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 3) Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson Honourable Mentions Reveal hidden contents The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley and Malcolm X Empireland by Sathnam Sanghera Quiet by Susan Cain Little Book of Philosophy by Rachel Poulton The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor Animal Farm by George Orwell The Lottery and Other Short Stories by Shirley Jackson. For anybody interested, underneath are the books that I read this year. Disclaimer beforehand though, I have read books from authors that I disagree with significantly. Some of these books I read to increase my understanding of politics, whereas other books I read for entertainment. For example, I began reading the Harry Potter series to be entertained, since I have always enjoyed the movies. However, I would like to make it clear that I completely oppose the authors views on transgender people and I recognise the hurt the author has caused for many people. I will always support the transgender community. Also, I have not included the names of the authors for these books, but if you would to know the authors name leave a comment and I will reply Reveal hidden contents Brief Answers to the Big Questions Postcapitalism The Autobiography of Malcolm X Clash of Civilisations The Extreme Centre Thatcher and Sons Making Sense of the Troubles Dolores Claiborne Little Book of Philosophy Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone The Planets Notes On Nationalism Private Island Women of Westminster Animal Farm Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Letter from Birmingham Jail Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Quiet Fear: Trump in the White House The Chalk Man The Social Contract A Short History of England American Politics: A Very Short Introduction Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Hearts and Minds: Battle for the Conservative Party The Contours of American Politics Dark Tales The State and Revolution The Crisis of Parliamentary Democracy The Lottery and Other Short Stories Ideology and the State Apparatus Empireland How to be an MP spread peace - #MJInnocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Arven 1,742 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Lestat the Vampire (in audiobook but still) by the late, and the great Lady Anne Rice. edit : and Harry Potter 4,5,6 & 7 again - (shame...) also a lot of poetry but sporadically or in fanzines I don't read proper books as much as I should.... edit 2 : Also - Brave by Rose McGowan (also in audiobook read by herself) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster4life231 4,304 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:16 PM, Nathaniel Arven said: Lestat the Vampire (in audiobook but still) by the late, and the great Lady Anne Rice. edit : and Harry Potter 4,5,6 & 7 again - (shame...) also a lot of poetry but sporadically or in fanzines I don't read proper books as much as I should.... edit 2 : Also - Brave by Rose McGowan (also in audiobook read by herself) Expand I've been looking to read some poetry. Are there any collections you would recommend? spread peace - #MJInnocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothicdream 39,527 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I really enjoyed Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. I almost stopped reading it a few times during the first half because I found it a bit annoying until I started to piece things together. But I'm glad I stuck with it, as everything comes together in the end and it was quite heartwarming. They're making a Netflix show based on it too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomOfTheDance 13,778 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I've read Wuthering Heights twice and some bio about a cancer patient. I. Love. Wuthering Heights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster4life231 4,304 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:30 PM, Healed My Heart said: I really enjoyed Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. I almost stopped reading it a few times during the first half because I found it a bit annoying until I started to piece things together. But I'm glad I stuck with it, as everything comes together in the end and it was quite heartwarming. They're making a Netflix show based on it too! Expand I'll check this out! spread peace - #MJInnocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster4life231 4,304 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:32 PM, Meraki said: I've read Wuthering Heights twice and some bio about a cancer patient. I. Love. Wuthering Heights. Expand I went to Haworth earlier this year which is where the Bronte sisters lived. I was going to buy Wuthering Heights while I was there, but I didn't end up getting it. However, I love the Kate Bush song so I might end up reading it! spread peace - #MJInnocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermioneT 1,998 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I did not read many books this year, but what hasn't left me since I started it is Mama's Boy by Dustin Lance Black. It's a really great, moving and inspiring book (it's a biography of his mother and him). I also learned a lot about growing up religious in the South of the US and it helped me (as someone who only ever had positive to mild annoying experiences with religion) to understand why many gay people despise religion. I also enjoyed "Anyway the wind blows" by Rainbow Rowell. She / hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudraCNG 14,465 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 The Count of Monte Crist was my favourite one this year. I've also read Animal Farm and a Hispanic Poetry Anthology with several of the most notable poets. This year I had so little time to read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster4life231 4,304 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:44 PM, HermioneT said: I did not read many books this year, but what hasn't left me since I started it is Mama's Boy by Dustin Lance Black. It's a really great, moving and inspiring book (it's a biography of his mother and him). I also learned a lot about growing up religious in the South of the US and it helped me (as someone who only ever had positive to mild annoying experiences with religion) to understand why many gay people despise religion. I also enjoyed "Anyway the wind blows" by Rainbow Rowell. Expand I'll check these out! spread peace - #MJInnocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster4life231 4,304 Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:46 PM, RudraCNG said: The Count of Monte Crist was my favourite one this year. I've also read Animal Farm and a Hispanic Poetry Antology with several of the most notable poets. This year I had so little time to read Expand What were your thoughts on Animal Farm? I think Orwell has such amazing prose and I really enjoyed the tongue-in-cheek nature of the book. spread peace - #MJInnocent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermioneT 1,998 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:46 PM, monster4life231 said: I'll check these out! Expand "Anyway the wind blows" is the third and final book of the Simon Snow series, which probably doesn't make sense as a standalone. But the whole series is fun! She / hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathaniel Arven 1,742 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 6:23 PM, monster4life231 said: collections you would recommend Expand Allen Ginsberg - Howll and Walt Whitman - Leaves of Grass. They are classics of American poetry - beat generation.. I discovered 'em long ago but I had Howll with me this summer. Whitman is my fav though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaLa 19,357 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 A few favourites this year were: - State Of Wonder by Ann Patchett. I've read a few of her books and they're all great but I think this is my favourite of them all! - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. I've had it in my 'to read' pile for a while and finally read it, really good - Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A super fun read, it's written about a fake band in the style of an oral history, makes you really wish the music was real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLikeMexico 4,948 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I didn't read THAT much this year. Don't know if this counts, however I got into a nostalgia trip because of the new Jojo anime announcement and decided to re-read a few of my old Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Mangas from when I was a kid . Now im on the hunt to collect the hard covers of all of them for my library. I think the last BOOK I read was at the end of 2020 and it was Rain of Gold by Victor Villasenor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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