One of the best activities on a long winter’s evening is curling up with a book. The key is finding just the right book that will keep one’s attention. Here are five fabulous reads for any interest.
The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, is a new piece of fiction recently made into a movie. It tells the palpably dramatic, yet oftentimes humorous story of an era not that long ago. This book is incredibly difficult to put down. For those who prefer historical fiction of the English, Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir is a gripping work told in the voice of the Lady Jane Grey, queen of England for nine days.
Not all classic literature should be considered as dry prose. Two incredibly dramatic tales are Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Anna Karenina is a masterpiece that follows two star-crossed lovers in old Russia. Jane Eyre is a hauntingly beautiful work of a young governess who falls in love with her gruff and secretive employer.
For those who prefer nonfiction, The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson is sure to please. It is often humorous and even more often witty. Bryson records the history of the English language from its humble roots to its worldwide spread.
Any of these books are sure to wile away many winter hours. The joy of reading never gets old. Pick up a new bestseller, a classic work or an educational piece to enter a new land of enjoyment.
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