1. The Girl On The Train - Paula Hawkins
Dubbed as 2015's "Gone Girl", The Girl On The Train follows the same gripping thriller genre. I didn't find it as gripping as Gone Girl, however, but still highly enjoyable. The story follows Rachel, she gets on the same train every day imagining her own tales of 'Jess and Jason' who live in a house where her train stops every day. Soon her imagination becomes real life as she is embroiled in 'Jess and Jason's' life, which also hits a bit close to home for Rachel.
It literally took me about two days to read this whole book. I couldn't put it down. Thrilling from start to finish. Just not on the level of Gone Girl. It's apparently getting made into a film which I can't wait to see!
2. Not That Kind Of Girl - Lena Dunham
This book has been large in the blogging world for various reasons, some being controversial. These points aside, I enjoyed seeing into the brain of Dunham, with there too being some comical and light hearted parts. I love her TV show Girls, so it was interesting to see how her life may have inspired the show. I liked her style of writing which always kept you wanting to read more. What's good about this book is the reality of it, you know it's happened and I'm sure some readers can identify with her.
3. We Were Liars - E.Lockhart
This was a really interesting book with a plot twist that I actually didn't see coming. That is when I know I've enjoyed a book, when a plot twist takes me by surprise. The book is set in America following a group of 4 family members/friends and a summer of love, hardships, truths and lies. I don't want to give too much away about this story, but all I can do is urge you to read it now. You will not be unimpressed.
4. Paper Towns - John Green
I'm going to be frank with you all, I'm really not a John Green fan. Before Paper Towns, I'd read The Fault In Our Stars and Looking For Alaska, both of which I hadn't really enjoyed. Knowing Paper Towns was being made into a film, starring supermodel Cara Delevingne, I bought it on a whim, knowing I'd be bound to see the film at some point. I did enjoy this book slightly more than the other two I've read, but still brimming with the same cliched storylines. However, I did want to know the mystery of where Margot was, which kept me reading.
I can say the reason I don't think I enjoy his books is because they're not really up my street. If the teen genre is for you, then you'll probably love it!
Next on my list to read is Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee. To Kill A Mockingbird is one of my favourite novels ever. I loved studying it during my GCSE's in English Literature. I recently re-read it and I loved it just as much. It's exciting to see how Maycomb and its residents will have changed in the two decades.
Which books have you enjoyed reading lately?
