Geri Halliwell-Horner’s favorite recent reads
This former Spice Girl is now the proud author of a fantastic new novel for middle graders that is the first of a series. Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen has all the hits: adventure, mystery, fantasy and plenty of girl power. We’re excited for the next one and in the meantime asked Halliwell-Horner about her latest book loves.
Reading has always meant so much to me. When I was a child, I used to escape into books when the real world felt a bit overwhelming. I still devour books and love having a chance to spend time in the heart and mind of another writer. Here are some of the books that have really touched me. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
This book is deep, colourful, expansive and intimate. Filled with friendship, jealousy, ambition, kindness, selfishness, pain, fear, and love, this modern story of humanity is a page-turner and ticks a lot of boxes that satisfy any hungry reader who wants to escape yet wants to connect. Gabrielle Zevin’s words are big and deep, light and delightful. This book is a menu for anyone who wants their soul touched. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
This evocative and atmospheric story really captured my imagination and stirred my senses. I was captivated by Michael Morpurgo’s first person narrative and loved getting to know his characters. I know they will stay with me. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
This book is a classic and should be on anyone’s bookshelf. The landscape of the story is immersive. It’s about good and evil, darkness vs light. It’s timeless. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
This is probably my favourite book of all time. It’s so beautifully written. There’s a young girl hiding a Jewish man in her family’s cellar in Nazi Germany during World War II. The narrator is death, and, in addition to being a heart-stopping story, it’s immersed in history. So powerful. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
An immense and brilliant story by a master storyteller. I was completely swept along through Logan’s whole life and enjoyed every moment of his journey. Breathtaking. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
Tudor history fascinates me, especially Henry VIII’s wives. Antonia Fraser brings each of these extraordinary women to life with insight, pace and energy. An inspiration. —Geri Halliwell-Horner
Author photo credit: Chris Philippo
