Reading is everyone’s favorite way to create a fantasy world for themselves and escape reality. Books are classics for so many reasons. They provide you with an illusionary spaceship to live in some other world for some time; reading before bedtime can help you get a good night’s sleep, and they are the best way to reduce stress and calm your mind racing at 100 kilometers per hour.
This article has created a list of 30 books to read in a lifetime. So whether you are a bookworm or a beginner in that journey, this piece is for you.
1.Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice is a very famous novel of all time. The book is about two characters who are entirely different from one another, Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy landowner. The book makes us realize that we should not be too quick to judge people quickly.
2.The Diary Of A Young Girl, by Anne Frank
The book is the journal of Anne Frank; she was a Jewish teenager hiding from the Nazis during World War 2. Despite the bloodshed she saw around herself, brutal bomb shillings done by human beings to their kind and innocent animals, she chose to believe that the world is beautiful. She believed that in the end, love wins; hence we shall always choose to love, have faith in the good, and have a kind heart.
3.The Bell Jar, by Sylvia Path
The book is about Esther Greenwood, a college student who aspires to be a poet. She gets a summer internship as an editor; however, her time in New York is discontented as she faces societal norms and finds issues in making her own identity.
4.The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini
The story is about a beautiful friendship. Amir, a Sunni Muslim, tries to find his only friend who had abandoned him after the happenings in Kabul, Afghanistan. Their friendship broke because of religious differences. The book is fantastic, very emotional, and full of good childhood memories.
5.The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho
The novel has sold more than two million copies worldwide. It is a story where a boy Santiago starts his journey seeking treasure in the Egyptian mountains after having dreamt about it so many times. In this journey, he finds great mentors, falls in love, and, most importantly, finds his true self and learns to improve himself. The book will change your perspective on life.
6.Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery
The story is about a fiercely young girl adopted by the family of Cuthbert. Although she was not welcomed in the house yet, she finds her way in due to her respectful, lovely, and sweet nature. The storyline further follows Anne trying to navigate her life on Prince Edward Island. She is seeking love, acceptance from the people of the village, and warmth that she has never received.
7.Beloved, by Toni Morrison
The story is set in the period after the American Civil War. The book tells a tale about a wounded family who was previously enslaved. Their home in Cincinnati, Ohio, is haunted by a malicious spirit. The book depicts the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual damage done by slavery to people.
8.Crime and Punishment, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Alienation is the most significant theme in Crime and Punishment. Alienation is isolating oneself from society and treating one to be superior. Along with the storyline, criminology allows us to change how we treat our fellow humans.
9.Harry Potter, by J.K. Rowling
In today’s time, almost everyone has read Harry Potter; if not, then they watched the entire series. If you have not read or watched it, we suggest you go and give it a read. It is a novel series with a different and massive fanbase, and people are crazy about it.
10.Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott
It demonstrates the life of the four March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, and their journey from childhood to independent and strong women. The sisters grow up in time and find their place in the world while their father is fighting in the war.
11.The Fault In Our Stars, by John Green
The story shows two characters Hazel Lancaster, with terminal lung cancer, who attends a cancer support group and meets Augustus Waters. It is a rom-com book and very well written. Make sure you keep a packet full of tissue papers because the ending might break your heart.
12.Atomic Habits, by James Clear
It is a life-changing book. It tells us easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. A book will tell you how tiny changes can show remarkable results in your life. The book is for those who feel their current way of living is not helping them achieve their goals.
13.To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
The book has won a Pulitzer Prize-winning book. It is one of the most loved books of all time. The story is about a young girl who is coming of age and is living with her father and brother. The book has a darker storyline depicting how good and evil can exist in the same individual or group.
14.The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood
The book is about a hellish future where many are enslaved people, and fertile women are forced to conceive children in a country that fanatic men own. The “Handmaids” in the book’s title are men who own the country.
15.Dune, by Frank Herbert
It is a science fiction book that tells the adventures of Paul Atreides as he and his family accept the control of the planet Arrakis. The planet is difficult to live on and has deserts as its mainland. It is set in nearly 20,000 years in the future. For all fiction lovers, the book is a must-read.
16.The Lord Of The Rings, by J.R.R Tolkien
There are a total of three volumes of the book. The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The characters are beautifully written, and there is a lot of action and emotion. It is an excellent Trilogy to read.
17.Think Like a Monk, by Jay Shetty
The book helps you to train your mind and purpose for the day. It is the go-to book for everyone looking for a book that will help them have a purposeful life. It offers wisdom to give you a happier and better life.
18.The Palace Of Illusions, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The novel tells us the story of Mahabharat from the eyes of Draupadi. The book primarily tells us about Panchaali’s life from her birth in the fire and finally when she becomes the wife of five Pandav Putra. It is one of the most fantastic mythological books to exist.
19.Catch-22, by Joseph Heller
The book centers on Captain John Yossarian, an American bombardier on Mediterranean Island during World War 2. It depicts his struggles and way of life while John was put on duty. It tells us about his attempts to keep himself alive.
20.Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl
The book tells us about the experiences of Viktor Frankl when he was a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps in World War 2. The book focuses on good things like love, kindness, beauty, faith, hope, and responsibility that might help an individual to cope in times of distress.
21.Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
It is a classic book that has changed the lives of millions of people. It is a book that will help you improve your decision-making skills. For all the people who are interested in psychology, this is the book that will keep you engaged. It is an international bestseller.
22.1984 by George Orwell
If you are interested in fiction or science fiction, the book has the most indulging content. It takes us into the future, which is gloomy and controlling. It has a fantastic plot with fascinating concepts like authority, power, and control.
23.Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte
The book is very well written, with a fantastic description of a character’s emotions, feelings, and way of doing things. The book describes every detail well; it keeps the readers attached and enthusiastic.
24.Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte
The story follows all the happenings in the life of Jane, a simple girl, as she steers her way through life. The book shows all the efforts and struggles in her life. In the story, Jane seeks a kind of love where she also finds her sense of belonging.
25.Animal Farm, by George Orwell
The book tells the story of a group of animals living on a farm who are determined to create a world of equality and justice for everyone. The animals rebel against their human farmer to create a world where animals can live freely and happily.
Conclusion
Whether you are a book enthusiast or not, these 25 books are a must-read for everyone.
