Topic 19 · Literature and Books in My Life

Literature and Books in My Life. Part 1: Books and Literary Genres.

literature

novel

short story

poetry

biography

fantasy

science fiction

detective story

historical novel

nonfiction

textbook

a genre

a fairy tale

a point of view

a theme

a movie version

a film version

Useful phrases.

I usually read fantasy and science fiction novels.

A biography tells the story of a real person's life.

I choose a book according to my mood.

Some people prefer nonfiction because they want to learn facts.

Literature and Books in My Life. Part 2: Parts of a Book and Reading Places.

author

title

cover

page

chapter

illustration

table of contents

publisher

bookstore

borrow

return

fiction

a graphic novel

first-person narration

a summary

Useful phrases.

The cover attracted my attention in the-bookstore.

I borrow books from the library when I do not want to buy them.

This chapter ends with an interesting question.

Please return the book by the due date.

Literature and Books in My Life. Part 3: Story Characters and Style.

plot

character

narrator

setting

ending

conflict

mystery

surprise

humorous

exciting

a thriller

a bestseller

rhyme

be set in

Useful phrases.

The story takes place in a small town by the sea.

The main character changes during the story.

The plot is exciting because there is a mystery to solve.

I liked the ending because it was surprising but believable.

Literature and Books in My Life. Part 4: My Reading Habits.

reader

reading habit

quiet

concentrate

e-book

audiobook

paperback

hardcover

bookmark

horror

a classic

verse

be based on

Useful phrases.

I read most often in the evening before I go to sleep.

An audiobook is useful when I am traveling or doing chores.

I still prefer a paperback to an e-book.

I do not need to finish every book if it does not interest me.

Literature and Books in My Life. Part 5: Favorite Books, Authors and Recommendations.

author

series

volume

recommend

review

opinion

message

lesson

adaptation

movie version

memorable

romance

a protagonist

a symbol

required reading

a reading list

Useful phrases.

My favorite author creates believable characters.

I would recommend this book to people who like adventure.

The movie version is good, but the book gives more detail.

A memorable book can change the way we think about a topic.