Library Reading Lists

We have a wide range of fiction and non-fiction reading lists for all year groups, see below.  Nearly all books included in the reading lists are available to borrow from St Benedict's Library.

Dystopian Fiction Reading List


Banned Books Reading List


Sixth Form Essential Reading List: Subjects A-Z

Click on the left side menus to access the individual Alevel subject 'Sixth Form Essential Reading Lists' or full PDF below

Bibliotherapy: Books to Help You

Black Voices, Black Lives: Books, Podcasts and Films

See below our book, podcast and film list for October's Black History Month

Fiction Reading Lists for different year groups

'Map Your Reading Journey' Reading Challenge

  • Pupils are challenged to read at least 2 books from each of the 7 genre tube lines = 14 books
  • There are 7 genre tube lines to read from - Adventure, Crime & Detective, Ghost & Horror, Dystopia, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Real Life, Humour
  • Most of the books are available in the library, search the catalogue here

Try the Book Trust's Book Finder to help you find your next read!

  • Try the Book Trust's 'BookFinder' to "help you discover the very best kids' books: magical mysteries, astonishing adventures and fantastic non-fiction. 
  • Simply choose an age range, pick as many themes as you want to search through thousands of book reviews, and get reading.