By Ben Robinson
There’s something comforting about picking up an old classic. For me, a classic book feels like home. It’s either a timeless one that everyone’s heard of, or one which you re-read often. I thought I would share with you a couple of my timeless favourites, which I pick up year after year, as well as some other must-reads.
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Tennessee Williams
Without fail, each year I pick this book up. Described by the observer as ‘One of the greatest American plays.’ It follows fading southern belle Blanche Dubois through various trials and tribulations after she has wound up living with her sister. Will Blanche be able to claw her way back from the edge, or will she be forgotten forever?
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ by Agatha Christie
This book is a modern classic, full of mystery, wit, humour, and drama. For anyone new to Christie’s novels, this is a brilliant place to start. You’ll meet famous fictional detective Poirot, whilst he tries to solve the riveting mystery of the murder on the Orient Express.
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ by Truman Capote
Picture the scene, in a bustling 1940s NYC. Meet Holly Golightly, a socialite. But what if I said she wasn’t just like any other girl? This is the ultimate classic boy meets girl novel for anyone wanting the romance of the big city.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ by Margaret Atwood
This book became an instant classic with readers around the world. Set in a dystopian world, it follows Offred, a young woman in Gilead, where women have few rights. Will she be able to survive, or will the world destroy her? It was more recently adapted into a TV series, definitely worth a watch after reading the book.
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