5 books of 2012 u must read

 Windeye by Brian Evenson

Brian Evenson's dark imagination has created his latest haunting collection of stories in which reality takes a step towards the unsettling. Brian Evenson, master of literary horror, presents his most far-ranging collection to date, exploring how humans can persist in an increasingly unreal world. Haunting, gripping, and psychologically fierce, these tales make for gripping reading.

The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey

This tale revolves around a young girl named Gemma who was orphaned and was neglected by her cruel aunt. Gemma’s life seems destined for a life of hardship and loneliness, yet her bright spirit burns strong pushing through the challenges and setbacks in her life. The Flight of Gemma Hardy is a retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s Gothic classic, Jane Eyre. But even if you've never read that classic, you will enjoy the story of Gemma, a girl who rises above poverty and a difficult childhood to achieve her dreams and finally find happiness.

The Casual Vacancy by J.K Rowling

One of the most anticipated books of 2012, The Casual Vacancy is Rowling’s first book for adults, which tells the story about the death of a small-town city council member and the conflict created by it. The novel contains moments of genuine drama and flashes here and there of humour, with an ending that may not sit well with everyone.

 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

One of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, New York Times bestseller Gillian Flynn takes that statement to its darkest place in this page-turning masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrong. This tale of the aftermath of a woman gone missing will keep you up reading all night just so you can get to the very satisfying, chilling ending

Lonewolf by Jodi Picoult

Lonewolf is the latest masterpiece by Jodi Picoult, the bestselling author of the New York Times which tells a provocative story about family secrets, love and letting go. The story revolves around Luke Warren, a famous personality who is obsessed with wolves and sets out to live in the wild to study their behaviour while struggling to keep his family together. Narrating this strange solitary man’s story in flashbacks, Picoult captures Luke’s destructive but magnificent obsession with these shy predators, weaving in details about how the mysterious creatures live, hunt, love and die.