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The Good Reading Guide's Favourite Books of 2014
Adults

The Leaves Are Falling by Lucy Beckett (2014) Patient and poignant World War II historical fiction that enriches as it stirs. It treats tragedy with sensitivity and remains uplifting; its characters are intriguing and well-shaped. Voyage to Alpha Centauri by Michael O'Brien (2013) Lengthy and rewarding, this is exploration narrative, dystopian thriller and speculative fiction all in one. Awe-inspiring and spine-tingling, it evokes Lewis’s Perelandra trilogy, as well as Miller’s Canticle for Leibowitz. The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton (2013) A murder mystery centred upon numerous, painstakingly drawn characters, worth reading beyond the first challenging fifty or so pages. Remaining civil even where disagreeable, it offers fascinating dialogues and is an enriching and at times enchanting read. Luigi's Freedom Ride by Alan Murray (2014) Moving biographical fiction that uses cycling as a metaphor for life, exploring hope and endurance in war, lives rebuilt from disaster and courage and perseverance of the innocent. Poems That Make Grown Men Cry: 100 Men on the Words That Move Them by Anthony Holden and Ben Holden (2014) A hundred men—including academics, film directors, writers, and other cultural luminaries—provide an example of a poem that has brought them to tears, or close to it. More reviews
Young Adults

Children

The Girl and the Bicycle by Mark Pett (2014) A poignant, heart-warming, and all-round delightful picture book. 100 Things That Make Me Happy by Amy Schwartz (2014) Charming rhyming words and colourful illustrations that are bound to brighten up the day. The Kingdom of Silk by Glenda Millard (2003-2014) A beautiful series that exudes a quiet wisdom; characters who learn to be happy even when facing real difficulties. The Hero's Guide to Being an Outlaw (Hero's Guide) by Christopher Healy (2014) Rollicking adventure with excellent characters, profound friendships, surprising plot twists and delightful language. Tesla's Attic #1 (Accelerati Trilogy) by Neal Shusterman (2013) Hilarious, intelligent, adventurous and reflective: what more could young readers want? Stolen Magic #3 (Kat, Incorrigible) by Stephanie Burgis (2013) The perfect combination of interesting characters, unpredictable plot, imaginative fantasy and Austenian historical charm. Do nice. Be kind. Spread happy. by Bernadette Russell (2014) An excellent collection of activities to inspire kindness. More reviews
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