Below is a list of recommended printed books. For more books, search the QNL Catalog.
Al Mahmoud, A., & Nowaira, A. (2012). The Corsair. Doha: Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation.
Call Number: PJ7910 .L63 2012
Set in Qatar, this historical novel is based on one of the Gulf region’s most notorious pirates and examines 19th century regional and international politics. A tale of high stakes politics and piracy, The Corsair demonstrates the Arabian Peninsula’s dynamic history.
Austen, J., & Shapard, D. (2012). The Annotated Pride and Prejudice (Rev. and expanded ed.). New York: Anchor Books.
Call Number: PR4034 .P7 2012
This classic 19th century romance is a must-read for all English literature lovers. If the names Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy ring a bell, it is because this novel has become a work of popular fiction, providing readers with intrigue, romance, drama and humor.
Ellis, D. (2012). The Truth About William Shakespeare: Fact, Fiction and Modern Biographies. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Call Number: PR2894 .E45 2012
Easily one of the most recognizable names in literature, William Shakespeare’s literary authority is unquestioned to this day. This book attempts to separate the man from the myth and truth from fiction in order to shed light on one of literature’s most beloved icons.
Miller, A. (1976). Death of a Salesman: Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem. Harmondsworth, Eng.: Penguin.
Call Number: PS3525.I5156 D4 1976
This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores the failure of the American dream, the destruction of the family unit, and the pressures and promises of capitalism. It centers on Willy Loman, a struggling salesman who is increasingly incapable of distinguishing between illusion and reality.
Twain, M. (1993). The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1993 Modern Library ed.). New York: Modern Library.
Call Number: PS1305 .A1 1993
An American literary icon, Huckleberry Finn represents a spirited and rebellious portrayal of boyhood. The novel employs satire, placing a young boy's coming of age story in extreme, humorous and telling situations that increasingly project American society’s shortcomings, fears and absurdities. The strong sense of exuberance and adventure that underpin Finn’s wild escapades render the novel a perennially youthful example of classic American literature.