Your New Book List | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Your New Book List

Ten books to give a try this fall.

9
Your New Book List
New York Public Library

Chilly fall days are upon us, and sometimes on these days there is nothing more satisfying than curling up on the couch with a new book. I have complied a list of 10 books that are definitely worth a shot this fall for all my book lovers out there.

l. Just Kids by Patti Smith

This book is a personal favorite of mine, and is centered around the life of former rock star Patti Smith and her adult counterparts in the liberal, creative playground of New York City in the 70's. If you're needing inspiration, this one is for you.

ll. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

With Halloween just around the corner, this read holds just enough spookiness for the season. Set in Victorian England, a young, beautiful man finds his own meaning of life through selling his soul to live in love and beauty forever.

lll. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

This read may seem a bit risky by its size, but its worth its weight in gold. This tale tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, whose luxurious Southern world is turned over during the Civil War.

lV. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

I know what you're thinking... this is a children's book, right? Wrong. The imagination and creativity in this classic story is perfect to add magic into anyone's daily life, regardless of age.

V. Bad Behavior by Mary Gaitskill

This is short collection of stories, featured around individuals in New York City desperately trying to put meaning into their lives, in the most eclectic ways.

Vl. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany

Despite the fact that this title is written as a play rather than a novel, it does a wonderful job of giving us another journey into the wizarding world.

Vll. Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice

This read is another perfect one for the month of October. The narrative takes us through the life and stories of Louis, a benevolent and eloquent vampire.

Vlll. Game of Thrones Series by George R. R. Martin

A good portion of you have probably watched and revered the beloved Game of Thrones series on HBO. As good as the TV series is, the books they are adapted from will always be better.

lX. Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr.

This book based on the New York City burrow of Brooklyn in the 1980's is centered around the beautiful ugliness of poverty, indulgence, and crime.

X. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

The tale of a bright young girl living in New York City for the summer turns into a tale of insanity.



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

614755
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

506470
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments