Week 1 Of Lockdown: Here Are Our Top 10 Reads For Y'all

Hello bibliophiles! Hope you’re all doing well tucked in the comfort of your house. Now is the perfect time to read all the books you purchased but never read. But, if you’re done with them and don’t know what to read next, here we are, with a list! Even if you’re new to reading you can check these ones to keep you hooked all day.

1. Are You Afraid Of The Dark? - Sidney Sheldon

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Sidney Sheldon is one of the best thriller writers. ‘Are You Afraid Of The Dark’ is no less! This book is a page-turner, you won’t be able to stop before you reach the last page. 4 people die mysteriously in 4 cities across the world. The dead share a single common link. Two of the victims’ widows determined to find people who might be behind their husbands’ demise. The story is as shocking as it sounds, so, read this to get away with all your boredom!

2. Everything Is F*cked- A Book About Hope- Mark Manson

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As much as the title resembles the current scenario, Everything Is F*cked is a novel by the author of The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, which was deeply loved by everyone who read it. This book talks about how everything seems to be at its best in present but in reality its all horribly messed up - the planet, the government and many other things happening around. Get yourself a copy of this ASAP!

3. Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn

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Gone Girl has also been adapted as a movie. It’s also named under Best Books Of The Decade by Goodreads. This book begins very smoothly and once you start getting comfortable it gets bumpy. So, it’s Nick and Amy’s 5th wedding anniversary when the beautiful wife disappears leaving her husband behind with one of her diaries and his daydreams. Under the pressure of media, police and others he parades an endless series of lies and inappropriate behaviour. Interesting enough?

4. The Testament by John Grisham

One of the greatest books written, The Testament is the perfect blend of law and adventure. In a plush Virginia office, an old man is rewriting his will for his $11 million possession, unaware that his death is a few hours away, changing the life of a dozen people connected to him. A lawyer fresh out of rehab is handpicked to find the heir with a lot of surprise coming his way. This book is both entertaining and full of suspense, so you cannot afford to miss it!

5. And The Mountains Echoed - Khaled Hosseini

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The one book that will definitely make you cry with every page you turn. And The Mountains Echoed is set up in Afghanistan where Abdullah lives with his lil sister Pari and their parents. To the brother, his sister means the world to him but their lives take unexpected turns when their father moves to a different city in search of work. Crossing various generations and countries, their fate holds something they never even thought of. Just like other books by Khaled Hosseini, this one is beautifully written too. Keep a tissue box handy to save your book from being drenched in tears.

6. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky

We have all heard of the famous line, ‘We Accept The Love We Think We Deserve’ and it’s straight outta our personal fave book, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. This book is a personal diary of an introvert boy named Charlie struggling with his life and school when he meets two people at high school who help him improve the labyrinth of suffering. A world of first dates, mixed tapes, car rides & new friends will make you feel infinite in the moment. Don’t forget to watch the movie once you’re done reading the book.

7. Norwegian Wood - Murakami

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Translated from a Japanese, Norwegian Wood is gonna remind you of your college days and of your heroic, hopeless and intense love. It’s an anecdote that Toru Watanabe, the protagonist is remembering from his college days with a girl Naoko. Toru is devoted to this girl Naoko when their lives take tragic turns and Naoko disappears. Toru begins to adapt to his life afterwards, Toru finds himself reaching out to others. Norwegian Wood is a perfect blend of moods, songs & college life. The way it flows so smoothly, it makes you curious to know what happens next.

8. The Ministry Of Utmost Happiness - Arundhati Roy

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The Ministry Of Utmost Happiness sets you on a journey from the narrow lanes of Old Delhi to the valleys of Kashmir. Earlier Aftab, now known as Anjum’s life changes when a baby appears on her pavement a little after midnight. It’s a book about the pain of love and protest. It’ll make you wanna shout, cry and smile all at the same time.

9. Emma - Jane Austen

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Jane Austen’s books have always been the first-ever classics read by bibliophiles and no wonder, classics become the fave genre once we reach towards the end of the book. Emma, just like her other works, is about a story of a strong and witty woman who plays matchmaker and organises the lives of the inhabitants of her village. Jane’s work has always been reflective of the patriarchy around the world and suppression that a woman tolerates in the stereotypical world.

10. Good Life, Good Vibes - Vex King 

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Not a very old book, Good Life, Good Vibes is the kind of positivity you need in life right now. It talks about the significance of self-love, that can be the best way of unlocking your greatness. Vex King in his books talks about all the habits you can adopt to indulge in self-care and shows how you can change the world by changing yourself.

Now that you have a list, clear up your reading nook, make yourself some coffee and put on your reading glasses because it’s time to catch back on all the reading you missed lately.