Five book recommendations that have also been on screen!
Jessica HubbardIn honour of the National Year of Reading 2026, we've put together five book recommendations. All of these books have also been on the big or small screen and are available to pick up in store or on our website today. Visit us in store in Chichester or Worthing, or order online using the links below!
1- Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
This has been in the cinemas recently and if you're into sci-fi then this one's for you. Be warned, it might give you feelings for a rock...
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2- Attack on Titan
Hajime Isayama
Best-selling Attack on Titan is now a long running anime where humanity battles against man-eating giants.
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3- Invincible Universe Compendium (volume 1)
Writers: Robert Kirkman, Phil Hester, and Benito Cereno. Art: Todd Nauck, Nate Bellegarde, and Ryan Ottley
The fantastic Invincible is streaming on Amazon Prime right now but if you're enjoying it why not read all of the comics?
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4- Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins: Beauregard Lionett
Writers: Mae Catt, Marisha Ray, Matthew Mercer. Art: Guilherme Balbi
Vox Machina or Mighty Nein fan wanting more? Pick up an origin story to learn more about your favourite characters. This is just one in a series, so get stuck in!
5- Dune: House Corrino Vol. 1
Writers: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson. Art: Simone Ragazzoni
If you're impatiently waiting for the third Dune film to hit cinemas, read one of the prequel adaptations by the author's son.This is just one in a series, so get stuck in!
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The National Year of Reading (2026)
The National Year of Reading (2026) is a major UK-wide campaign, centered on the theme "Go All In," aimed at reversing a decline in reading for pleasure. Led by the National Literacy Trust and the Department for Education.