Bishopbriggs Academy Recommended Reads! by P Smith

A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll

ed027psmith — 2024-02-28 11:56:21 UTC

This is a brilliant story about friendship, courage and believing in yourself. Funny, heart-breaking and full of empathy and kindness. I loved it!

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

ed027psmith — 2024-02-28 12:12:11 UTC

Set during WWII, this story stayed with me for a long time after I'd read it. Hauntingly beautiful and heart-breaking. I was totally absorbed.

Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan

ed027psmith — 2024-02-28 15:09:11 UTC

I loved this story of two teenage boys growing up in the late 80s in a small Scottish town and their lifelong friendship. I also enjoyed the TV series, although I thought the book was better!

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

2024-02-29 11:18:49 UTC

This was a beautiful book about the impact of the Holocaust on a small Greek community. It is a tear-jerker so be prepared to cry at how emotional it is!

The Thursday Murder Club Series

2024-02-29 11:42:22 UTC

This whole series was amazing from start to end. If you like murder mysteries that are funny, you'll love this!

The Midnight Library

2024-02-29 11:47:36 UTC

I could not put this book down once I started it! A captivating book about life choices, regrets and the pursuit of happiness.

She Speaks: Women's Speeches that Changed the World

2024-02-29 11:51:38 UTC

The power of women through the power of words ... perfection!

NEVER STOP: How Ange Postecoglou Brought The Fire Back to Celtic

2024-02-29 11:52:18 UTC

A great insight to a memorable few years. If you're a supporter of any Glasgow club, you'll love it!

The Happiest Man on Earth

2024-02-29 12:04:20 UTC

A thought-provoking and powerful read from a survivor of Auschwitz. We can all learn something from the wonderful Eddie Jaku!

Into the Uncanny

2024-02-29 12:04:45 UTC

An entertaining investigation into a range of different paranormal cases going into more depth than the BBC Podcast and endeavoring to balance the views of sceptics and believers.

The Outsider by Albert Camus

2024-02-29 12:16:06 UTC

I wrote about this book for my Higher English. I really enjoyed the story. Camus questions life and its meaning. He wrote this book after losing his Dad in World War 1.

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy

2024-02-29 12:18:33 UTC

A collection poems and short stories from the mind of Tim Burton. What's not to like!

The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez

2024-02-29 14:58:48 UTC

A stirring portrait of a faraway place where - even in the fog of political & social conflict - friendship, passion & hope still exist ♥

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

2024-03-01 11:12:47 UTC

I read this book prior to becoming Head Teacher and it helped me enormously adapt to the new role.

Any Human Heart by William Boyd

2024-03-03 10:24:13 UTC

The story of a life lived to the full - the fictional journal of Logan Mountstuart that covers every decade and follows the ups and downs of an ordinary and extraordinary life.