Reading list for A-level subjects!

And I was just wondering, what reading list would you recommend?

Also I'm pretty weak at Government and Polictics.
What would you recommend for me to do to fortify me on this subject?

Law991, it's amazing that you're taking such an interest in your A-levels, it really is. However the best thing you can do is concentrate on GCSEs and cross the bridge of A-levels when you get there. A-levels are designed to teach you from scratch when you get there and they will tell you what reading you need to do or at least give you a clear idea of what criterea you should look for with reading. If you are determined to read ahead though I would recommend reading at leisure any book which interests you and is loosely based on the subject like novels etc.

I would definately go for reading novels as they will help you develop a reading style and if you want one that is politically influened then perhaps "Brave New World" (google for the author) which is an amazing story about slavery, English Lit. also tends to do Shakespeare so you could try reading one of his plays-again go for one which sounds interesting but bear in mind, reading Shakespeare at first on your own is hard. For law, I wouldn't try to read any intro. books because being honest with you law A-Level is pants easy, I got an A and could have done more work. What is more useful is to read The Times esp. the Law Journal on a tuesday but even better is www.timesonline.co.uk/law which keeps you up to date with the latest legal gossip! Also keep track of what's happening in the news and form opinions of it by evaluating. Little things like that always help!

Root xx

Religious studies, chemistry and law. Didn't read much extra for chem. except for this website for revision. Law I basically used this A-Level law website from St.Brendens college, web pages we needed to research at the time and what the teacher gave us! It's pretty doable if you develop a writing style (which I think takes time) and learn to be selective with what you do and don't need to know. For RS I read loads!!! I'm studying law at degree level now and RS was the most useful A-Level because it taught me how to write clearly and concisely with a balanced view point and with taking in and applying loads of concepts.

Do you suppose I should take Religious Studies?

I am a very philosophical person at most parts of my every day life, not that religious though, however, I am very open minded and I will take in alternative views of morality and religion.

(Aside from that) Now that you mention it, RS does sound tempting, but I will already be taking 4 A-levels, won't I be overwhelmed with 5?