I am an avid reader, but I do not read intellectual classics. I am a reader of memoirs, teen lit and true crime. I did an English Literature degree and for three years I felt like I had to fake who I was, pretending I liked Charlotte Bronte, Shakespeare & Charles Dickens. I'm not completely opposed to these Authors they are just not what I reach for, I don't find trying to understand what someone is saying as a relaxing way to spend my time... Especially when I've been working all day. Anyway here are a couple of my favourite books at the moment. You never know you might find you like teen lit too ;)
Sleeping Around by Catherine Townsend
I love Catherine Townsend, she is an awesome person to live vicariously through and clearly this book is a little sexual. But I would say she writes more about relationships rather than just sex. But if you are feeling a little adventuress she can give you some tips. Reading about strong women in this day and age is such a refreshing thought and they aren't Beyonce they are just normal women. A must read for those who live & work in London.
Pretty Little Liars - Sara Shepard
SO it isn't just one book here! I've just finished Twisted & I cannot wait for the next book to arrive (it gets to my house tomorrow)! I started reading this pretty much as soon as I saw the TV show and that was when I was a teenager so I don't think there's anything wrong with it ;) I love the mystery, sometimes they scare me a little and I find the characters really relatable especially Aria & Hanna. A great read for those who love the show, they are pretty different and you get another perspective.
Talking with Serial Killers - Christopher Berry-Dee
I found this book fascinating, I have a weird obsession with crime, and especially serial killers. It isn't the crime I find interesting it's the psychology and I think a lot of people would admit to liking this too. In this you hear from the actual serial killers & hear their stories from childhood. It's a good read for those who are doing criminology and maybe if you just are like me and find criminology interesting. Disclaimer: some of it is quite hard to read, it can get quite graphic... But then again what do you expect?
Confessions of a Working Girl - Miss S
Straight up this is a book about a girl who works in a brothel. It isn't for everyone and some of what she says is truly disturbing but that's only a small portion of the book. It is really interesting and unlike the first book 'Sleeping Around' gives a perspective of sex worker and someone who enjoys sex and doesn't find it wrong to get paid for it. I enjoyed reading this and found learning about some of the tricks they use fascinating. Also the personal sacrifice it takes, you could call them whores or whatever but they are human beings at the end of the day and aren't just dumb girls. A good read for someone who likes memoirs/sex?
Zodiac - Robert Graysmith
True crime is maybe my favourite genre, but I find it hard to pile on with it. I have to have breaks as I can find it all a little heavy. This was one of the best reads I've ever had, I was already obsessed with the Zodiac Killer and to this day I want to know who did it. I need to read 'The Most Dangerous Animal of All' but back to this book. It has been criticised as not being completely accurate but I personally think all the information is well researched and really interesting. You might have seen the movie with Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo but reading the book is a lot more realistic and gives way more insight. If you love true crime & unsolved mysteries then you will love this.
There's five of my favourite books if I was going to add one more it would have been 'The Carrie Diaries' but I have mentioned that in a favourites post and decided to leave it out. I hope this was interesting and you decide to pick up a couple of these books!
Thanks for reading.
Peace.
