The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye, written by J.D. Salinger in 1951, is a book about the adventures of Holden Caulfield, a schoolboy, who is the narrator in this novel. We meet him after he has been kicked out of his latest school, Pencey Prep. This unusual and slightly unorthodox account follows Holden one December, as he ventures home for Christmas and the difficulties he faces along the way. From falling out with his roommates and spending his money in a very lax manner to meeting up with old friends and trying to please his sister, this three-day trip home from Pencey is certainly packed with emotion and action. I won’t spoil for anyone who hasn't read this book so far, but suffice is to say profanity is abundant and there are many intriguing twists and turns in this idiosyncratic novel.

   Dark and Dastardly Dartmoor by Sally and Chips Barber

This short non-fiction book will reveal a more sinister to Dartmoor in Devon, an innocent-looking corner of Britain. With its beautiful hills and gentle rolling countryside, Dartmoor seems a picture perfect holiday destination with over 8 million tourists visiting every year. However, by delving into “Dark and Dastardly Dartmoor”, as the title may suggest, you will unearth the ominous tales that haunt this fascinating National Park; one like no others, with myths hanging heavy in the air and legends coursing through every stream.

In this enthralling book, Sally and Chips Barber tell intimidating tales from every corner of Dartmoor, with particular favourites including, Childe the Hunter, Bowerman’s Nose, The Hairy Hands and Kitty Jay. From high tors to low valleys, barren moors to stunning villages, Dartmoor is full of myths and legends and, despite looking spectacular at a glance, it has an abundance of mysterious stories set to get the mind boggling and the heart pumping.

Read … if you dare!!