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This Reading List Will Get You Through Jeddah’s Insanely Hot Summer

This Reading List Will Get You Through Jeddah’s Insanely Hot Summer

Reading in the summer: time to enjoy a cool drink and a fun read by the beach.


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Here’s Destination Jeddah’s Summer Reading List:

  1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

A must-read YA, often narrated by Death himself. This story will warm your heart up.
Book Depository: Book Thief  the-book-thief-markus-zusak

  1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

A story about friendship, love and living with anxiety, definitely a summer read that will help you appreciate good friendship.
Book Depository: The Perks of Being a Wallflower The-Perks-of-Being-A-Wallflower-Review

  1. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

When is it not a good time to read Gatsby? This quick modern classic reads deliciously.
Book Depository: The Great Gatsby 

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  1. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Best read this page-turner before you watch its upcoming film.
Book Depository: The Girl on the Train 

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  1. Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

This book is all about burning…books. Read this if you want an eye opening read.
Book Depository: Farenheit 451 

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  1. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Known as the Game of Thrones of the YA world, AEITA will keep you turning pages in the dead of the night. It’s really good.
Book Depository: An Ember in the Ashes  

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  1. The Waves by Virginia Woolf

The Waves is a beautiful and poetic modern classic that everyone should read.
Book Depository: The Waves  

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  1. In A Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

This was one of the most exciting thrillers released in 2015, it’s got a lot of Agatha Christie references.
Book Depository: In A Dark, Dark Wood 

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  1. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

This is a must-read full of wisdom and beauty, written by the neurosurgeon in the final months of his life.
Book Depository: When Breath Becomes Air  

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  1. Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

Poetic and written with a lot of heart, this book perfectly captures the process of grieving and shows how it’s different for everyone.
Book Depository: Grief is the Thing with Feathers 

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  1. The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

Read our review here. This is an amazing character-based scifi.
Book Depository: The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet 

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  1. All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage

Another thriller in this list! This is a slow burner, very literary and filled with amazing characters.
Book Depository: All Things Cease to Appear 

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  1. The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah

Memory, an albino African, is wrongfully convicted for the murder of her white adopted father. This is her story.
Book Depository: The Book of Memory 

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  1. Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume

Beautifully written and very atmospheric, tis is about a recluse and his relationship with a dog he rescues.
Book Depository: Spill Simmer Falter Wither  

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  1. Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

This atmospheric read set in Iceland is gripping, beautifully written and quite shocking.
Book Depository: Burial Rites 

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  1. Sofia Khan is Not Obliged by Ayisha Malik

This is a Muslim chic-lit set in London. It’s hilarious, heart-warming and very thought provoking.
Book Depository: Sofia Khan is Not Obliged  

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  1. Every Day by David Levithan

An enjoyable read that does not read like a typical YA. The premise is intriguing and tackled very well by the author. The ending is unexpected.
Book Depository:Every Day 

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  1. The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis

This modern classic is an amazing sci-fi that will make you question humanity a lot. The film is not recommended as it fails to live up to the scope of the story.
Book Depository:The Man Who Fell to Earth  

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  1. Sleeping Giants by Sylvian Neuvel

One of the most exciting sci-fi books of 2016, Sleeping Giants is an intriguing page turner.
Book Depository: Sleeping Giants 

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  1. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

A perfect read for fans of Greek mythology and tragedy. This book has caused a lot of tears.
Book Depository: The Song of Achilles 

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