Week 2 Of Lockdown: Here Are Our Top 10 Reads For Y'all

Howdy, folks? Now that we’ve settled in the 2nd week of lockdown, here are the top reads that kept us engrossed this time, and if you’re a book lover like us, we promise y’all are gonna love these as much as we do! So read on.

1. The Longest Ride By Nicholas Sparks 

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Nicholas Sparks’ The Longest Ride tells you about 2 couples, Ira & Ruth and Sophia & Luke, who are separated by years. Despite these couples having very little in common, their paths combine, and leads them to an extraordinary journey, to love, and beyond death. It checks all the signature Sparks boxes, so give a go for a heart dose and laughs, romance as well as tears!

2. Nothing Lasts Forever By Sidney Sheldon

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Nothing Lasts Forever is a medical thriller that takes you through the story of 3 female doctors who are trying to prove themselves in a profession controlled by the men. Their stories are connected to each other, and the chaos only begins when one dies, the other one faces penalty for murder and the third one is trying her best to get the hospital shut down!

3. The Girl On The Train By Paula Hawkins

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This psychologically engrossing thriller is a story that is told from 3 perspectives- Rachel, Megan and Anna. Though there’s one thing they all have in common, and that is Tom. Beware, no character can be trusted, as you’ll know when the story slowly unfolds. Hop on a thrilling ride with The Girl On The Train and you can thank us later!

4. PS, I Love You By Cecelia Ahern

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“Finding a soulmate is the greatest feeling ever, and nothing else matters.”. Yep, PS I Love You is for all the die-hard romantics out there. A love story about Gerry and Holly, and how the latter’s world crumbles when Gerry succumbs to a terminal disease. It’s a story about love, loss, heartbreak and healing that’ll leave you reaching for your tissue box most often than usual!

5. Candle Bay By Tamara Thorne

A story about vampires and a murderous vengeance that also has traces of love. Amanda’s growing attraction for Stephen the vampire has got her to a point where she has to choose between death or to join the immortals forever. A must-read if you love gothic horror!

6. The Shadow Of The Wind By Carlos Ruis Zafo

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The Shadow Of The Wind teleports you back to 1945 in Barcelona, during which the city was building back after years of war. Its a story about Daniel, who finds a mysterious book by an author named Julian Carax, and this book gives him a glimpse into Barcelona’s darkest secrets.

7. Looking For Alaska By John Green

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Miles, who has an obsession with last words, bumps into the girl of his dreams AKA Alaska Young. Their journey begins at the boarding school, and this journey will take you on a roller coaster ride of excitement, sadness, anger, but hey, isn’t it exactly what all John Green books do to you? 

8. To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

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Since it was published in 1960, To Kill A Mockingbird became a huge success amongst the masses. This book gives an insight about human behaviour, from kindness and cruelty to love and hatred, it’s a masterpiece that’s narrated from the eyes of a young Alabama girl.u

9. Mills And Boon

Now, does Mills And Boon need any introduction? From historical romance to the present-day love, each story will feed the romantic in you, making your heart flutter with joy. Well, if you think we’re exaggerating, read any on Mills and Boon and you’ll see what we’re talking about! 

10. Lucky By Jackie Collins

Power, pleasure, notorious, wild and trouble, that’s Lucky for you! Her ruthless triumph for her father’s honour and her eager for action attitude is what makes this read one of our top favourite this week. Come fall in love with suspense, thrill and sensuality with this ah-mazing book by Jackie Collins.

So, bookworms, there goes our top reads this week, tell us yours in the comments below!