Thank you for your comment. I have structured classes twice a week and I also speak Chinese every day with my colleagues at work along with anyone who has the time and interest in chatting, I live in China you see!
My question here is purely to enquire about books, no one seems to be able to recommend any actual real books, only teaching material or graded readers. I don't want more study material, I want something real.
Perhaps I should rephrase the question- what were you favourite books when you were younger? What was your first favourite book?