11 books to fall in love with reading again
In a lifetime there are only a few places you’ll be at, only a few ways you’ll think in, and just one role you’ll play by as there’s just one life you’ve got. But with reading, you can build up your adventurous imagination in several ways. It can allow you to live a special life, one which you can shape in your own way. Reading is a pleasurable and soothing act once you’re habituated with it.
Even when reading is the most sought habit, not many start reading in their early years. They might get a knack of it later. While working on your vocabulary, reading books would contribute majorly towards your communication and representational skills. It molds your personality and shapes your ability to think, focus, and concentrate.
You may read e-books, physical copies, Kindle-ware, Watt pad stories. But according to surveys and researches, book readers prefer reading physical copies simply because of the overall experience which makes it even more real and enjoyable.
Here are some books which you would want to grab and get your hands on-
- The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy -
“He folded his fears into a perfect rose, she took it from him and put it in her hair.”
This book features a compelling story of the tragic fate of a family tampered by love laws that go like, “who should be loved and how much.” It talks about Indian history as based in 1969, cultural tensions, forbidden love, social outcasting and family feuds. Yes, that’s a lot to sink in while riding this emotional roller coaster. This one’s nowhere near to a commercial book that can keep you glued thereto, but it definitely is a modern gem that touches your heart.
Paperback: 333 pages Get Book here
2. The Atomic Habits by James Clear –
This book has had an astounding effect on millions of its readers. If you’re in search of a guiding bible for fulfillment; if you’re excellent at planning but most of the times find yourself short of executing the plan; and if you end up not doing something that you earnestly wanted to try out, this book is what you ought to read. The linguistic usage that the author displays is clear and concise. If not anything else, it consists of a ton of factual data and tasks which make it even more refreshing. Atomic Habits — an easy and proven way to build good habits — has established a long-lasting and life-changing impact in many lives.
Paperback: 390 pages Get Book here
3. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami –
Murakami is a Japanese author who has documented all over the world. Even if you have not read his books, you might have come across his name at times. I started this book for an equivalent reason, little did I know I would be absorbed in the magical realism offered in it. Murakami’s books are an ideal example of books that leave you baffled and let you escape from reality into a completely new world. They have their own logic which only the reader can comprehend, and that is what makes his writing likable.
There is a good range of books written by Haruki Murakami. To make a decision about which one suits your liking, you can look here.
Paperback: 480 pages Get Book here.
4. The Rudest Book Ever by Shwetabh Gangwar -
A book which is a collection of perspectives and not just one. With its charged language, it doesn’t aim at teaching, but at making you think. This book is understood to be a guide to free you from all the “bullshit” as the author quotes. The author seamlessly covers subjects like your choices in love, the rejections you face, addressing failures, and most significantly your perspective towards life. This book should be bought sooner than later for those who are in desperate need of a reality check.
Paperback: 224 pages Get the book here
5. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini –
A runner-up book of Khaled Hosseini after “The Kite Runner”- breathtakingly depicting a warm motherly the relationship between the main characters, unfolded beautifully during the adversities in Afghanistan. It not only lets the readers take a closer look at the period when the Taliban takes over and life becomes a desperate struggle against brutality and fear, but also gives a taste of the oppression faced by women on losing out as they were forced to marry an abusive older man. The book mainly features Mariam, Laila, and their emerging friendship. Unlike in The Kite Runner, where the story is focused on the father and son’s relationship, this book mainly focuses on women. The author’s enthralling writing, and crisply designed plot, would surely keep you hooked to it till the end.
Paperback: 432 pages Get Book here
6. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger –
This book is a light-hearted story about an ambitious young woman hired as a personal assistant under a magazine editor, who leaves no stone unturned to make her life a living hell. Coping up with the charismatic yet competitive work environment, where she has to make a place for herself while dealing with her boss, and her demeaning demands. A chick-lit fictional story with a tinge of humor that will keep you entertained.
Paperback: 401 pages Get Book here.
7. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov -
Written by a Russian author, this is a book with a lot of controversial subjects, thanks to its character build up. This book is about a middle-aged professor who is smitten by a 12-year-old girl and is sexually involved with her after becoming her stepfather. Well, this I believe is enough of a reason to start reading the book. Critics have diverse views on this book. Some claim it to be one of the greatest works of the 20th century, while others have stamped it as an “erotic novel.” To lay forward your perception, do give it a read.
Paperback: 336 pages Get Book here.
8. Inferno by Dan Brown -
Inferno is a conspiracy thriller featuring Robert Langdon. It is Dan Brown’s fourth book, whereas the Da Vinci Code is the first one. Even though the main character is the one in the previous books, this book is an unrelated sequel. The story is about Robert who is in an Italian hospital where he is diagnosed with amnesia. He teams up with a local doctor to get his memory back and on the expedition, he tries to stop a madman who is about to wipe out half of the world’s population with the help of a virus. Yes, a virus. It is an epic detective fiction which you must not miss.
Paperback: 624 pages Get Book here.
9. Nine Chambered Heart by Janice Pariat –
“You have a heart as open as the sky. It is rare, and I am touched”
The book is about a woman seen through the eyes of those she had loved or had been loved by, where the nine characters are the ones who are her beauty’s beholders. Narrated by those characters who beautifully explain what it is like to be loved or when in love. This book would alter your perception of love in the most intimate way.
For all those who quote “love isn’t easy”, Janice quotes “It is easy to love.”
Paperback: 216 pages Get Book here.
10. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee –
This book which got published in 1960, is an American classic, has been included in the curriculum of various schools, has won awards, and has still managed to be one of the best books to start with. The book is about civil rights and racism in the 1930s, showcasing a story where a black man is falsely accused of raping a white woman. It is a symbolic representation of bravery and maturity and hence, is truly intriguing.
Paperback: 281 pages. Get Book here.
11. Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely–
Human beings are known to be rational species, the species that rationally figure out and arrive at decisions. But with an extensive history of hypocritical behavior shown by humans, the question arises that are we really rational yet? The book talks about the hidden forces that shape our decisions. The author wants his readers to see how predictably and systematically they commit mistakes and follow the pattern again and again. Dan Ariely has displayed a complex topic in the most interesting and humorous way which makes his writing exponentially brilliant. This book should be read by all those who have been of the opinion that they have made rational choices all along. “Even the most analytical thinkers are predictably irrational; the really smart ones acknowledge and address their irrationality”
Paperback: 304 pages. Get Book here.
