Classic & Non-Fiction Recs from Elen
Classics:
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo- one of two books that's ever made me cry. It's the classic story of ex-con Jean Valjean and one of the most interesting literary characters I've come across, Police Inspector Javert. If you're going to read it, get it unabridged, and don't be afraid to skip sections and come back later.
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas- and all the sequels. They're funny, fairly easy reads, and Dumas matures his four main characters in a way that is really breathtaking.
The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse- hilarious book about (obviously) Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, the legendary butler. Ridiculous and a very easy read, this book will make you happy no matter how bad of a mood you're in.
Nonfiction:
Lucky Man by Michael J. Fox- most celeb autobiographies strike me as pretentious, but Fox is humble and has real life lessons to teach, while maintaining a sense of humor and balance.
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo- one of two books that's ever made me cry. It's the classic story of ex-con Jean Valjean and one of the most interesting literary characters I've come across, Police Inspector Javert. If you're going to read it, get it unabridged, and don't be afraid to skip sections and come back later.
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas- and all the sequels. They're funny, fairly easy reads, and Dumas matures his four main characters in a way that is really breathtaking.
The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse- hilarious book about (obviously) Bertie Wooster and Jeeves, the legendary butler. Ridiculous and a very easy read, this book will make you happy no matter how bad of a mood you're in.
Nonfiction:
Lucky Man by Michael J. Fox- most celeb autobiographies strike me as pretentious, but Fox is humble and has real life lessons to teach, while maintaining a sense of humor and balance.
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