Reading List – Prométour Staff Picks
Searching for some new and interesting reading material? A few of our staff members have compiled a list of the best books they’ve read over the past year. There’s something for everyone, from Sci-Fi classics and graphic novels to mystery and even children’s books. We hope something on this list sparks your interest!
Chantal – Operations Team, Marketing & Accounting
Book Title: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Author: Yuval Noah Harari
Genre: History, Cultural Evolution, Nonfiction
Year Published: Original Publication, 2011
Description: Sapiens offers a fascinating look at how humans have lived on this earth throughout history up until modern times. Examine institutions such as states, finance, human rights, agriculture, religion, capitalism and more.
Erin – Tour Consultant & Customer Service
Book Title: The Great Believers
Author: Rebecca Makkai
Genre: Fiction
Year Published: 2018
Description: The Great Believers depicts the story of a group of young men during the 1980’s AIDS crisis in Chicago. Throughout the narrative, the author explores the emotional and physical trauma of the disease, more specifically the struggles of the sick and the guilt of the healthy along with the constant threat of a potential infection.
Contains adult themes
Italo – Operations Team, Flight Manager
Book Title: BUG Livre 1
Author: Enki Bilal
Genre: Bande Dessinée, Graphic Novel
Year Published: 2017
Description: If you’re interested in a futuristic read en français, then BUG is a great pick for you. The author describes the world’s digital dependency in the year 2041 in a tale of the disappearance of all digital information from the world. One astronaut, inhabited by an alien, possesses the data and is wanted by states, companies, mafias and other members of the population.
Francesco – Tour Consultant
Book Title: Neuromancer
Author: William Gibson
Genre: Sci-Fi
Year Published: 1984
Description: Far into the future, a gifted hacker has his nervous system damaged by an experimental poison. While wallowing in self pity, a new employer has recruited the hacker to perform a high stakes mission against an artificial intelligence.
Contains adult themes
Book Title: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Author: Philip K. Dick
Genre: Sci-Fi
Year Published: 1968
Description: After a nuclear world war leads to mass extinction, ruined ecosystems and widespread devastation, androids resembling humans and other animals are created and eventually banned by the government for fear of the havoc they may cause. The story follows a bounty hunter tasked with hunting down and killing these androids. This book was the main inspiration for the 1982 film, Blade Runner.
Jennifer – Senior Tour Consultant
Book Title: Revenge of the Lobster Lover
Author: Hilary MacLeod
Genre: Fiction, Mystery
Year Published: 2010
Description: Peek into the life of a small east coast fishing village that has an unusually high number of questionable events and eccentric residents. Enjoy a fun read filled with memorable characters, entertaining side stories, and an unexpected twist!
Michele – GM
Book Title: Norbert’s Little Lessons for a Big Life
Authors: Julie Steines & Virginia Freyermuth. Photography by Mark Steines
Genre: Humor, Children
Year Published: 2017
Description: Join the adorable therapy dog, Norbert, as he shares important life lessons and inspires kindness. This is a great book to share with children. Smiles and a shift in perspective guaranteed! Norbert is also a popular YouTuber, and his adventures can be found on his YouTube Channel.
Book Title: Trust your Eyes
Author: Linwood Barclay
Genre: Thriller
Year Published: 2013
Description: Following the loss of their father, two brothers stumble into a deadly conspiracy. The plot dives into the depths of a dark family secret, while taking the reader on a wild goose chase. It’s a fast-paced read that’s impossible to put down!