THE COLLECTION
My Reading Shelf
From classic literature to adventures worth following.
| Title | Author | Category | Status | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Gatsby Enter the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties, where wealth, ambition, and romance hide a darker reality. Fitzgerald's classic offers a memorable look at the American Dream and the cost of chasing an idealized past. Format: Print Source: Personal collection Priority: 5 / 7 | F. Scott Fitzgerald | Classic Literature | Read | |
| Beowulf Travel into an ancient world of monsters, heroic battles, and legendary courage. This foundational epic explores bravery, loyalty, reputation, and what it means to become a hero. Format: Print Source: Personal collection Priority: 6 / 7 | Anonymous | Epic Poetry | Read | |
| The Ruins of Gorlan Ranger's Apprentice #1 Join Will as he trains to become a Ranger and discovers that courage and cleverness can matter more than size. This fantasy adventure combines friendship, mysterious enemies, and the excitement of learning new skills. Format: Print Source: Personal collection Priority: 7 / 7 | John Flanagan | Fantasy Adventure | Read | |
| Stormbreaker Alex Rider #1 Fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is pulled into the dangerous world of espionage after a mysterious family tragedy. Packed with secret missions, clever gadgets, and unexpected twists, this is a fast-paced introduction to a young spy's adventures. Format: Print Source: Personal collection Priority: 4 / 7 | Anthony Horowitz | Spy Thriller | Read | |
| The Godfather Enter the powerful and dangerous world of the Corleone family, where loyalty, ambition, and family obligations shape every decision. Mario Puzo's crime novel offers an absorbing look at power and the complicated price of protecting the people closest to you. Format: Print Source: Personal collection Priority: 3 / 7 | Mario Puzo | Crime Fiction | In Progress | |
| The Burning Bridge Ranger's Apprentice #2 Continue Will's journey as a new mission brings danger and difficult choices. This next installment promises more tactical challenges, loyal friendships, and the kind of adventure that makes a series hard to put down. Format: Print Source: To be borrowed or purchased Priority: 1 / 7 | John Flanagan | Fantasy Adventure | To Read | |
| Point Blanc Alex Rider #2 Alex Rider returns for another undercover mission, investigating suspicious events at a remote school. With high stakes, secret identities, and unexpected discoveries, this thriller is a natural next step for readers who enjoy action and espionage. Format: Print Source: To be borrowed or purchased Priority: 2 / 7 | Anthony Horowitz | Spy Thriller | To Read |
Ratings are shown as dots out of three. Books that have not yet been rated display empty dots.
A NOTE FROM THE READER
Why These Books?
My reading list reflects my interest in different kinds of stories, from classic literature to fantasy adventures and modern spy thrillers. The Great Gatsby and Beowulf offer different perspectives on ambition, courage, reputation, and human nature. Meanwhile, The Ruins of Gorlan and Stormbreaker introduce exciting characters who must learn to overcome challenges, think quickly, and take responsibility. I also chose The Godfather because its themes of family, loyalty, and power make it an interesting change of pace.
My next priority is The Burning Bridge, because I want to continue the Ranger's Apprentice series after reading its first book. After that, I plan to read Point Blanc to follow Alex Rider's story beyond Stormbreaker. Reading the next installment in each series will let me see how the characters develop and how their earlier experiences influence their later adventures. My goal is to keep exploring stories that entertain me while introducing new ideas and perspectives.