Recommended Reads for Christmas

I am Number Four Pittacus Lore.

“I would recommend this book because it’s unpredictable and original”

Martha – Bríd 2

“I would recommend this book because it is a page turner”

Veronica –Bríd 2

All In My Head

Lar Corbett

“I would recommend this story because it gives a good insight into an average hurlers life and the sacrifices that has to be made”

Conor –Bríd 2

Diary of A Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney

‘It is different and exciting’ James … Colm 1

‘It’s good’ Conor … Colm 1

“It’s hilarious and easy to read” Emma … Colm 1

The Bull John Hayes

“It’s a good and personal book of his life”

Colum – Colm 4

The Hunger Games Trilogy

“I would recommend this because it’s very original, interesting and full with emotions”

Gareth – Bríd 2

“I would recommend this book because it has a very interesting plot and it is suitable for girls and boys”

Clara – Bríd 2

The Fault In Our Stars

“I would recommend this book because Its a a good read”

Kate -Padraig 1

“I would recommend this book because it’s different and exciting”

Aoife – Bríd 2

Brian Cody

“I would recommend this book because if you love hurling you will like it”

Conor Heffernan - Fionn 1

Ross 0’Carroll Kelly

“I would recommend these books because they are very interesting and page-turning”

Ross Kennedy – Colm 4

Celebrity Recommendations• Angelina Jolie, Vlad the Impaler, In Search of the Real Dracula

by M.J. Trow: Before her humanitarian and baby-making days, Jolie was known as the dark and edgy rebel of Hollywood, and this book on the life of the man who just might have been the basis for Dracula is the perfect pick.

• Natalie Portman, The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank: This choice makes sense as Natalie starred in the play of the same name, detailing the life of the young girl living, loving and growing as she hid from the Nazis.

• Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Check out this Fitzgerald classic to get a take on the lives of the wealthy during the Jazz Age.

• Nicole Kidman, The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis: While Kidman starred in the much more anti-religious series beginning with The Golden Compass, her favourites are these classic children’s books.

• Kate Winslet, Therese Raquin by Emile Zola: This more unusual pick from award-winning actress Winslet is about love and murder with a ghost story twist.

• Mira Sorvino, A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking: Check out this book on the history of the formation of the universe with an endorsement from this actress.

• Courtney Cox-Arquette, From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiller by E. L. Konigsburg: Who hasn’t wanted to spend the night in a museum before? In this children’s classic readers get to follow a couple of siblings as they unravel a museum mystery.

• Rue McClanahan, Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell: Pick up this famous book about the South recommended by Golden Girls star McClanahan.

• Brooke Shields, The Hours by Michael Cunningham: Inspiring a movie of the same name, this book follows the lives of several very different women, each fighting their own battles.

• Kathy Bates, Beyond the Paw Paw Trees: The Story of Anna Lavinia by Palmer Brown: You might have a hard time finding this classic children’s book, but if you can, you’re sure to find inspiration in the adventures and imaginings of the young girl it centres around.