Whether you’re under quarantine or self-isolating to protect yourself and your loved ones, you will probably find yourself with the occasional bout of spare time on your hands now that social events have been cancelled in many countries. Instead of sulking or mourning the concert that was postponed, there are a myriad of options for you to pass the time. From learning how to knit from handy YouTube tutorials to snuggling up on the sofa with your pet, a cup of tea and that book you’ve been meaning to read for years.
To help with the abundance of options, here are 10 geeky books that will make the time in quarantine fly by:
1. Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
2. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
3. The Magicians Series by Lev Grossman
Maybe you’ve heard of Syfy’s TV show “The Magicians.” Maybe you haven’t, but if you’ve ever complained about the children in Harry Potter not causing nearly enough havoc when they can do freaking magic, this book series is for you – because these young adults get into plenty of trouble. It’s not a series for young children, but the special kind of humour, the adventures and the interesting characters in the books will definitely make you forget about the current chaos around us. It’s a bit like Narnia, Harry Potter and your favourite, slightly weird Hogwarts fan fictions rolled into one.
4. The Expanse by James S.A. Corey
For the science fiction fans among you, this one is a series that is definitely worth checking out, especially if your intention is to forget all about the world around you. The Expanse is a thrilling, cliffhanger-heavy book series with insanely well-written characters that is almost impossible to put down once you’re hooked. It all starts with the discovery of the alien Protomolecule, and the story takes the protagonists through several decades of inter-planetary wars with amazing twists and turns on every corner that you couldn’t possibly guess. If you have nothing else to do during the quarantine, then you’ll have read all eight books in the blink of an eye.
5. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
6. The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski
7. The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice
Not quite as old as Sherlock Holmes, but still kind of a classic: Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, starting with Interview with the Vampire, are what you should turn to if you’ve already read Dracula and crave some good and gloomy vampire literature. There is no sparkling, no tales of garlic, and Anne Rice’s Lestat is a formidable protagonist for everyone who loves a classic bloodsucker. If Lestat isn’t quite to your taste, then the book series focuses on a whole range of vampire and witch characters that have lived for centuries – and they have quite a few tales to tell.
8. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Vampires and witches again. Only this time, they offer a nicer, more romantic escape from the dreary quarantine routine. This series is often referred to as “Twilight for adults” and the comparison is not entirely wrong. This series of books delivers a sappy, sexy romance between a witch and an (obviously) attractive vampire, but it doesn’t neglect the deeper plot around the mystery of Diana’s powers and the fate of the creatures. If your intention is to dive into a romantic story, then A Discovery of Witches is a perfect form of escapism.
9. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
10. The Martian by Andy Weir
We understand that being under quarantine can get boring and lonely. Let yourself and your family become enthralled with exciting stories to keep away the blues!
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