Things to read over the summer

Hi,

I'm planning to take English Literature at A level (maybe even at Uni), and was wondering if anyone had any good book recommendations? Whether it would be a book on a topic that will likely be studied (I think immigration and books such as Small Island tend to be studied for example), or something that would help me look at literature from a new perspective, etc or perhaps just a really good read to enjoy. All in all any good recommendations?

Edit: I've just realised that this is posted under the wrong subject thread. Any way to change this?

Hi,

I'm planning to take English Literature at A level (maybe even at Uni), and was wondering if anyone had any good book recommendations? Whether it would be a book on a topic that will likely be studied (I think immigration and books such as Small Island tend to be studied for example), or something that would help me look at literature from a new perspective, etc or perhaps just a really good read to enjoy. All in all any good recommendations?

Edit: I've just realised that this is posted under the wrong subject thread. Any way to change this?

1984" by George Orwell: A dystopian novel that explores themes of totalitarianism, surveillance, and the power of language. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: A beloved novel that examines social class, love, and the role of women in 19th-century England. "Beloved" by Toni Morrison: A powerful novel that tackles the legacy of slavery and its impact on identity and family bonds.

To add to ish_00's reply:

Never let me go by Kasuo Ishiguro - another dystopian novel in which some human life is reduced to its usefulness.

Any of these novels by Charles Dickens: David Copperfield, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist. All brilliant classics.

Howard's End by E.M. Forster : social conventions, class conflict

Scoop by Evelyn Waugh : a short, brilliantly satirical novel about journalism - very topical in today's age of fake news!

Any collection of the short stories by Somerset Maugham, a particular master in the art of writing these.

Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, an American author. This one's about migrant labour within the US but the theme is universal.

And for the joy of the language and the joy of intricate plots: P.G. Wodehouse. I particularly like the Emsworth Saga, beginning with Something Fresh, but he is better known for his Jeeves and Wooster novels. These are just for fun!

I've already read 1984, but I definitely will check out Pride and Prejudice and Beloved when I can. Thank you for the recommendations!