Week 4 Of Lockdown: Here Are Our Top 10 Reads For Y'all

Hello to all those ah-mazing folks who are staying indoors as an important precautionary measure! Earlier this week, the ongoing nationwide lockdown was extended till the 3rd of May, and this calls for reading more books if nothing else. We’re back to tell you guys about our top reads that kept us on the edge of our seats this week, so scroll on and add these books to your list already!

1. The Secret By Julie Garwood

Judith and Frances Catherine became friends before they were old enough to understand that they were supposed to be enemies, given Judith was English and Frances Catherine was from Scotland. A story about divided loyalties, mystery, betrayal and love, The Secret is a must-read if you’re a romantic at heart!

2. Tell Tale By Jeffrey Archer

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In this book, Jeffrey Archer gives his readers a glimpse into the people he has met in his lifetime, the stories he has come across and the countries he visited. These engaging and real tales will be loved for sure if you seek adventure!

3. Water For Elephants By Sara Gruen

It’s 1932 when the main bread-earner for a majority of people was through circus and Jacob Jankowski jumps onto a train that he soon realizes, is full of circus freaks. Since he was a veterinary student, he’s given the job to take care of the circus folks, and that is when he meets Marlena, the star of the circus and an elephant named Rosie who is as wild as it gets! What follows is a great love story that overcomes every challenge thrown at them by the world, a story that will make your heart swell.

4. Morning, Noon & Night By Sidney Sheldon

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Sidney Sheldon never fails to amaze with his thrillers, and this one is no less! The story revolves around Harry Stanford, who disappears mysteriously, and as his family gathers back in Boston to grieve over the loss, a young woman claims to be Harry’s long lost daughter and asks for her estate share. Read this one and find out how the game of wits begin the world of the super-rich!

5. The Innocent Man By John Grisham

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The Innocent Man is an extraordinary thriller based on murder and injustice in a small town in America. It is a story about the constitution, and that evil comes in all shape, sizes and forms. Read on the account of an educated man who is falsely convicted of rape and murder, that he did not commit, and for which no real evidence exists!

6. The Silkworm By Robert Galbraith 

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Owen goes missing and his wife hires a private detective named Cormoran Strike to bring her husband home because she thinks that he has gone off the radar just by himself. But, once the investigation begins, she realises that there’s so much more to his disappearance. This one is highly recommended if you’re a fan of mystery and JK Rowling for Robert Galbraith is nothing but the world-renowned author’s pseudonym!

7. A Tale Of Two Cities By Charles Dickens

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Doctor Mannette is finally reunited with his daughter after being held in prison for 18 years. And two men from very different backgrounds, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton is in love with his daughter, Lucie Manette. This one is a suspenseful, sentimental yet entertaining classic that y’all need to check out! 

8. Les Miserables By Victor Hugo

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Another popular classic that holds a special place in our hearts, Les Miserables is a book about the battle between the good and the evil, emotions, crime and punishment. It shows the French political and judicial systems, the darkest parts of the French society in the 19th-century that will keep you engrossed, we promise!

9. Breathless By Dean Koontz

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This one tells you about the lives of strangers in the Colorado mountains. Grady is an ex-army man who comes across two unique looking creatures while he was out in the woods with his dog. A timeless and funny novel that is full of suspense and adventure, this one is a must-read!

10. Gone With The Wind By Margaret Mitchell

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Gone With The Wind tells you about two times, the pre-war years in America and the years after the Civil war. The story revolves around the plantation, slavery, racism and abuse, & about a gorgeous yet bratty girl called Scarlet O’ Hara who is the daughter of a rich Georgia plantation owner. You’ll enjoy this shocking yet emotional book, go give it a read! 

Well, these are the reads that we enjoyed this week! Do tell us about yours in the comments below.