Week 8 Of Lockdown: Here Are Our Top 10 Reads For Y'all

Howdy, Delhizens? Now that we’re finally through week 8 of lockdown, we hope you all are safe and staying indoors as much as possible. It goes without saying that books have been our constant companions during this entire period, and we’re back to tell you guys about our top reads this week that blew our mind, so scroll on to find which ones have kept us intrigued.

1. One Hundred Years Of Solitude By Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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“Things have a life of their own, it’s simply a matter of waking up their souls.” This bestseller revolves around the Buendia family who is based in Columbia. It takes you on an emotional ride of irreconcilable conflicts, the desire for solitude and the need for love that everyone can closely relate to.

2. Lolita By Vladimir Nabokov

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A middle-aged man named Humbert falls in love with a 12-year-old girl called Lolita, who also happens to be his landlady’s daughter. He hesitantly agrees to marry his landlord, just so he could be close to Lolita. A story of obsession, lust, delusion with glimpses of humour, we know y’all are going to like this one!

3. Jane Eyre By Charlotte Bronte

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Jane is a strong, independent woman who was orphaned as a child. A classic tale based in the Victorian era, this one has all the elements, from love to romance and a strong-headed woman whose journey is brave yet emotional. If you’re a literature lover, this story will surely win your heart. 

4. Tess Of The d’Urbervilles By Thomas Hardy

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A timeless 19th-century novel about a young woman named Tess Durbeyfield who is rather stuck between a good man and a bad one. The plot might be heartbreaking, but there are glimpses of a woman’s strong will power and her determination to get over her poverty-ridden life.

5. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter By Carson McCullers

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The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter is a sweet story about a lonely deaf and dumb man named John Singer and a group of people who are very much inclined towards him because of his kind and compassionate nature. John has a deep impact on each of their lives and changes it for better, ‘cause the heart is a lonely hunter, but sometimes, it’s also a healer.

6. Slade House By David Mitchell

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The mysterious Slade House reappears every 9 years and it is only accessible to a handful of people. When it appears, one is easily drawn to it, but soon, they realise that they can’t leave. The story spans five decades and tells you the tale of a haunted house that will make your heart skip a beat. Do give it a read to know about life in post-racial America!

7. Coventry By Rachel Cusk

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Coventry has a selection of short stories on gender, politics and family life that is presented in an astute manner. These stories will help you think differently and evaluate the various situations that you may encounter or have already experienced closely. A super read that we loved and can’t wait for you to read.

8. Milkman By Anna Burn

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The protagonist is a young woman who had an encounter with a man, also called “The Milkman”. Everyone else in the community believes that she was having an affair with him but in reality, she was being threatened by The Milkman, 41-year-old, for resisting his advances. However, in that quiet town, being noticed meant inviting danger, and the protagonist was well aware of it.

9. The Buddha In The Attic By Julie Otsuka

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Otsuka highlights the life of the Japanese-American immigrants in California in the 20th Century. She also talks about the mail order brides who come all the way from Japan by sea to meet their husbands. However, the life of these folks in America is not what it’s said to be, instead, it’s heart-wrenching and full of struggles. 

10. The Sellout By Paul Beatty

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You think you know how life in post-racial America actually is, but believe us when we say you know nothing until you read this one! Bonbon is an African-American man who is presented in court on the charges of keeping slaves. But, his actions are fuelled by despair and deceive that makes him commit the most heinous crime, of keeping slaves. Add this one to your list already!

Folks, do read these brilliant stories and let us know what you think about it!