If you haven’t read these great writings it’s a must that you read them and if you already have, these are some great options if you want to re-read old books. (Images: Shutterstock)
Whether you’re looking for books that can get you reading or wondering what’s so crazy about some high profile titles, there are five books you should definitely read.
Books are a secret escape from our everyday lives. Some great authors have written masterpieces on magic, love, death, war, romance, murder and whatever. Reading this is an enriching experience and a journey in itself. Exploring vastly different worlds and lives and dealing with characters and struggles that flow from the writer’s mind to your own is a satisfying exercise.
These books should definitely be at the top of your reading list:
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.
No reading list is complete without a mention of Anne Frank’s diary. The classic book, published in 1947, is a raw account of the horrors of the Holocaust in the Netherlands from the point of view of a 13-year-old Jewish girl. Her diary entries tell of isolation from the outside world, coping with hunger, boredom and living in fear of being discovered by the Nazis.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Animal Farm may seem like a fantasy novel, but it’s actually a witty political satire, with strong allusions to flaws in ideologies, politicians’ tactics, and more. Published in 1945, it tells the story of farm animals who rebelled against the human farmer who neglected them. They want to create a democratic society where all animals are equal. It’s not that simple, however, with an emerging power hierarchy and some succumbing to greed. The book covers all the events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This historical fiction is about African Americans working in white households in Jackson, Mississippi, in the early 1960s. The author has created three extraordinary women: a white writer and two colored “domestics”. They all have unique problems and voices of their own. They are also determined to do something that will change the fate of all other future women. The novel is filled with heartbreaking pain, humor, hope, and most importantly, a sense of unity that gives these three women the strength to overcome the challenges they face.
The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Published in 2021, this novel is based on the true events of Jindan, who chose to grow from the daughter of a royal kennel keeper into a powerful monarch. She was the last reigning queen of the Indian Sikh Empire. Jindan was elevated to royalty after marrying Maharaja Ranjit Singh followed by her son inheriting the throne. She transformed herself from a beloved wife into a warrior determined to protect her people from the British.
The Ministry of Supreme Happiness by Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy’s second novel brings the stories of violent land reforms that hit the peasants, Bhopal disaster and Kashmir insurgency. Each character is meant to represent the fabric of Indian society. An intersex woman, a rebellious architect and her landlord who works for the intelligence service play the leading role.
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