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Follow your child’s natural interest and look up information on the internet. They won’t notice that they are practising their reading. They will also be practising vital retrieval and research skills Catch up to your reading goal with camaraderie by participating in a readathon. Many bloggers and Bookstagrammers hold readathons throughout the year, where participants dedicate themselves to reading for a set period. Some readathons even come with a theme or book recommendations. If you’re new to readathons, I recommend starting with Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon. It’s a great way to build excitement and read as part of the bookish community. 14. Take Breaks to Avoid Burnout

Dystopian Fiction Books Everyone Should Read: Explore The Darker Side of Possible Worlds and Alternative Futures The Catcher in the Rye is the classic coming-of-age story. It follows sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield’s adolescent journey of angst and alienation as he leaves his prep school and moves to New York City. 11. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The Age of Surveillance Capitalism is one of the top must-read books on technology. The author gives us a look at how personal data has become a new form of capital. 32. Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener Start with your child’s reading scheme book. These books will improve reading skills at the just the right level to give challenge and practise. Moving up through the colours or levels can be very important to children and this will help them progress Ray Bradbury’s dystopian world shines a light on Western societies’ dependence on the media. The main character’s job is to find and burn any books he can find – until he begins to question everything. Considering the state of current politics and world affairs, this is one of the absolute must-read books in life. 14. Little Women by Louisa May AlcottCharlotte’s Web is a great reminder to be kind to all living creatures. This magical story takes place on a farm where a little girl tries to save her piglet from slaughter. Fern, the little girl, enlists the help of her farm friends to execute her clever plan. 16. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley If you’re wondering “what book should I read next,” look no further. In summary, here are 40 must-read books of all time: Classic Novels to Read Uchida S, et al. (2008). Reading and solving arithmetic problems improves cognitive functions of normal aged people: A randomized controlled study.DOI: Orwell tells a fairy tale of a revolution against tyranny that ends in even more unjust totalitarianism. The animals on the farm are rife with idealism and desire to create a world of justice, equality, and progress. However, the new regimen attempts to control every aspect of the animals’ lives. 13. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Find more support and resources for Read Write Inc. in our parents' guide to Read Write Inc.> Looking for printed books for phonics practice at home?If you’re interested in the truth behind controversial social issues, this book should be on your must-read book list. The authors reveal the facts behind issues, such as crime, shopping, and drugs. 31. The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff

Samantha Harvey is a beautiful stylist; in Orbital (Cape, Nov) a group of astronauts look down on our fragile Earth. It’s a slim, profound study of intimate human fears set against epic vistas of swirling weather patterns and rolling continents. Of Mice and Men should be on every must-read book list. Set in the Great Depression, this is a controversial tale of friendship between two migrant workers in California. Filled with hope and tragedy, the two work towards the dream of owning land and pets. 18. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams A common enemy of reading goals is the book hangover, or when you finish a great book and can’t find the willpower to move on to the next one. For me, the best way to keep up my reading pace and avoid book hangovers is to constantly change up the genre I’m reading. Just finished an amazing sci-fi series? Follow it up with true crime! Can’t get over the last romance novel you read? Try a funny memoir next! It keeps you on your toes. Even better, it helps you avoid direct comparisons between books in the same genre AND eliminates confusion between similar plot lines or characters.

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Ray Dalio’s investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history. In Principles , Dalio shares everything he’s learned about investing, business, and life over the years. 24. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott and Tom Burke as Cormoran Strike in the TV adaptation of JK Rowling’s series. Photograph: Steffan Hill/McAinsh/PACheryl Strayed thought she’d lost everything at 22. Then, her mother’s passing, family trouble, and divorce drove her to an impulsive decision – to walk more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Wild will inspire you to see your true self-worth and capabilities. History and Biography Books Worth Reading 37. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Slaughterhouse-Five is arguably one of the greatest anti-war books ever written. This rich and amusing tale follows the life of Billy Pilgrim as he experiences World War IIfrom a peculiar perspective. 6. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Who could offer better recommendation lists than authors, experts, and passionate readers of books on aa topic? Shepherd offers a wide range of book lists, including everything from best YA books about immigration to novels where something queer’s afoot. In the near future, Shepherd will make it possible to sort lists by genre, as well, so you could find books set in China that are romance, nonfiction, YA, or otherwise. Made-For-You on the Spot 11. Whichbook Bob Mortimer wins 2023 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction with The Satsuma Complex The Power of Now has sold more than two million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages. This groundbreaking book has the potential to completely revolutionize how you experience life – making life far more joyous and prosperous in the process. 28. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.