Week 7 Of Lockdown: Here Are Our Top 10 Reads For Y'all

Oh well, the ongoing lockdown has been further extended till the 17th of May, but with the rise in the COVID-19 cases, it is unarguably the need of the hour. But hey, look at the positive side, you can now read more without any disturbance! Today, we’re gonna tell you about our top reads for week 7 of lockdown that were fascinating and kept us occupied, here’s more on this.

1. Windmills Of The Gods By Sidney Sheldon

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If y’all are Sidney Sheldon fans you might have already guessed by now what this book is all about. This is about the race for money and popularity in the White House, this is about a sweet romance in the pretty lanes of Paris, and this is also about the Cold War in Bucharest. No one does thriller better than Sheldon, no?

2. The Street Lawyer By John Grisham

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Another flawless novel by Grisham, The Street Lawyer is about Michael who is in a hurry to get to the top of a D.C law firm where the money is good, and the reputation is even better. Life changed for Michael when he survived a violent encounter but found buried secrets that destroyed his life. This one needs to be on your list.

3. Where The Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens

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Barkley Cove is a quiet town that is supposedly haunted by a “Marsh Girl”. In the year 1969, a young man is found dead and Kya Clark, the “Marsh Girl” is immediately suspected. A murder story that is also very heart-breaking, this one is so brilliantly written up that you won’t be able to stop reading until the last page. 

4. City Of Girls By Elizabeth Gilbert

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City Of Girls is a tale of love set in the New York theatre in the 1940s. Narrated by an older woman who tells the story of her youth, promiscuity and love, this is a love story like no other. You might relate to it or you may not, but this book will not disappoint you, we promise!

5. Exhalation By Ted Chang

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This one is a collection of several celebrated short stories that will keep you engrossed while teaching you some important life lessons. From Omphalos to Anxiety Is The Dizziness Of Freedom, every story is meaningful and will satisfy the bookworm in you, so do give it a read.

6. The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini

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A story about love, friendship and betrayal set in a country that is already ravaged by years of war, The Kite Runner is an unforgettable novel that explores different and the most important relationships in life. A classic story that will stay with you forever, do check out this one and you can thank us later!

7. The Silent Patient By Alex Michaelides

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Alicia is married to a famous photographer and leads a lavish life in London, But, one evening, she shoots her husband and never speaks again. Due to her silence, this case becomes a mystery and she is kept at a hidden forensic unit in North London. A nail-biting story that all you book lovers need to read. 

8. The World That We Knew By Alice Hoffman

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Hanni Kohn is determined to save her daughter from the Nazis and finally finds hope in a renowned Rabbi’s daughter. This tale is beautifully woven around the war, folklore and magic that saves the lives of two lil girls, whose paths are destined to cross and their fates are linked. 

9. The Most Fun We Ever Had By Claire Lombardo

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Four sisters are on the verge of destruction because of old rivalries and a long-buried secret that is sure to destroy the lives they’ve built. Also, their own belief that they might never find a love like their parents’ is another reason for their unrest. Do check out this family saga ASAP!

10. The Last Romantics By Tara Conklin

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The Last Romantics is packed with stories that will guide you through the difficult times but will also fill your heart with joy. Such stories tend to linger in the mind, something that will help you re-evaluate your present and understand your past better. If there’s one book that you definitely should read during this lockdown period, it has to be this one.

Bookworms, we hope you like this list and start reading these right away!