The marvelous and colossal world of books have always fascinated millions around the globe. Our childhood memories are studded with books which sculpts humankind’s love for these monochromatic pages. Even though the interest towards reading has declined in the past few decades, it would be an understatement to say that books still occupy a significant place in leisure time activities. So below are 10 book recommendation to perhaps commence or resume your reading journey. Enjoy!
1.Harry Potter
A quintessential in the book sphere, the Harry Potter series is one of the most widely acclaimed reads. Following the story of Harry Potter, a wizard and his companions Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. The book is reminiscent of our childhood and still continues to have huge number of ardent fans world wide.
2. Percy Jackson
Another vital component of your bookshelf is the best selling Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. The humor filled book collection leads us through the journey of Percy Jackson, a demigod. The author did a sublime job is shaping and using Greek mythology in such a way that young readers and foreigners to Greek stories would not find it monotonous to read. With quirky chapter names and meticulous storyline, Percy Jackson is definitely a must-read.( For further review you can check the initial blog of this channel vik blogs titled ‘The intriguing sphere of Peter Johnson Oops! Percy Jackson)
3.Angels and Demons
The nail-biting thriller by Dan Brown features the story of Robert Langdon, a symbologist from Harvard. The story proceeds with regular twists and turns that almost leave you breathless by the end. Unlike Percy Jackson, Angels and Demons puts more importance on the development of the intricate storyline with less humor. The story narrates how Langdon finds himself entangled in a conspiracy that The Illuminati is rising again and trying to disrupt the pope selecting ceremony by demolishing the entire place with anti-matter. The book is packed with deceptive characters, symbols, misunderstandings, betrayal and lots more. Briefly speaking this book is a true ride to relish
4. The Selection
Unlike the hard-hitting books mentioned above, The Selection takes a more gentle yet wholesome approach thus being perfect for book hangovers. The series by Kiera Cass beautifully depicts the story of a young teenage girl America Singer who finds herself stuck in The Selection, a process conducted by the royal family to select the future Queen of Illea and a wife for the future king. The tedious saying that this book is a princess-sy fairytale is incorrect in different ways. The author have narrated the story in a comfortable pace with ravishing character sketches. America is portrayed as a gallant young woman who does not think twice before standing against injustice or voicing her opinions even if it means getting on the bad side of the king. She manages to establish a deep connection with Prince Maxon but remains uncertain as she is divided between Aspen, her first boyfriend and Maxon. The character is portrayed realistically and would assure a remarkable read.
5. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder is another thriller on this list by Holly Jackson. The New York Time bestseller takes a more refreshing approach towards crime thrillers. Pippa Fitz-Amobi, the main character is a young teenage girl who reopens the murder case of Andie Bell and Sal Singh for her school project. While the police had closed the case and concluded that Sal had killed his girlfriend Andie Bell and later taken his own life, Pippa and Ravi(Sal’s brother) does not believe so. Later we can see Pippa being obssesed with the case which is now more than a project and contacts everyone connected to the case which leads to interesting revelations. The read also provides a satisfying ending and strong book hangovers.
6. One Of Us Is Lying
The young adult thriller by Karen M.Mcmanus is one of the most acclaimed books of this genre. This young adult murder mystery is set in a high school. The incident takes place when five students are put into detention for bringing phones to school even though they protested that they were being pranked. It is in the detention room that one of them, Simon, suffers a terrible peanut allergy reaction by accidentally consuming water from a glass which had peanut oil which ultimately leads to his death. Though this incident was referred as an ‘accident’, a tumblr post stating that Simon’s murder was planned sparks suspicion among the remaining four. From there each of them make shocking revelations about their personal secrets and how each of them had a motive to kill Simon who had created a gossip app run by the personal secrets of the students of Bayview High. The book is one of the most prominent thrillers world wide.
7. When Breath Becomes Air
As we shift our focus from thrillers to non-fiction autobiography ‘When breath Becomes Air’ by the late Paul Kalanithi would occupy the apex position. The Indian-American neurosurgeon pens down his journey as a neurosurgeon and work load along with it. He does not give up on his profession and continues to save lives even after being confirmed with lung cancer. The book reflects the true meaning of life and mortality and plants a new sense of hope within the readers. He cherishes his profession and beautifully depicts the doctor-patient relation. His profession demands substantial effort from him but still the author continues to serve people at the brink of his life force.
8. How To Be A Bawse
How to be a bawse by You tuber, comedian and actress Lilly Singh are lessons for life in a capsule. She ventures through different parts of her life and picks out the important life lessons acquired. From controlling your mind to conquering life Lilly has provided a more fun approach to upgrading your character and work ethic. The book highlights rather unconventional topics which are often regarded as minute but leave lasting impacts like being kind to others and working as a team. So if you want to be a bawse then this book is the right way to go.
9. We Were Liars
The young adult novel by E. Lockhart cannot be put under the category of thrillers or murder mystery but rather haunting and confusing. The book has been written in a very baffling way and I found myself getting frustrated at times. But everything became obvious once I reached the end and boy! was that a twist. The story of Cadence Sinclair and the Sinclair family seems to be normal at first but trust the readers, it’s not. This book is secretive and therefore I am not providing much spoilers, so if you are intrigued by the Sinclair family what better way is there other than to read the book.
10. Totto Chan
We went through a lot of books with heavy storylines so why not end this list with sunshine and rainbows. If you are searching for a complicated storyline then this is not the book for you. The biggest asset of this book is it’s simplicity. The book surely can put a smile on your face as you accompany a young mischievous girl Totto Chan. Unlike the other recommendations on this list, the wholesome read by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi can be read by all age groups.
