Spotlight on Fantasy
Fantasy is a popular genre with the boys at Shore, especially the younger ones. These books are set in a magical world and often involve myths and magical creatures. They are great for escapism as they immerse you in a different time and place. Reading fantasy stimulates creativity and, just like reading other genres, it boosts vocabulary.
Many fiction books are published as a series, and the boys eagerly await the next book to be published.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is one such series and book #6, The Chalice of the Gods, is now available. Book #4 in Kristin Cashore’s Graceling series, Winterkeep, is also available. Brandon Sanderson is another popular fantasy author, for example with the Mistborn series. He has recently published a book set in the Cosmere universe, Tress of the Emerald Sea, which is available in the Library. Conn Iggulden, mainly known for historical fiction, is now writing fantasy novels as well and books 1-3 in the Empire of Salt series are available.
Other recent fantasy novels available in the Shore Senior Library include:
- Cogheart by Peter Bunzl (also available as an audiobook)
- Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa (also available as an audiobook)
- The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni (also available as an audiobook)
- A Hunger of Thorns by Lili Wilkinson
- Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
- The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan
For more information or help with finding books to enjoy, talk to any Library staff member.
Mrs E White
Head of Library & Information Services