13 Unputdownable Books That Belong On Your Reading List RN
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11) Vanara by Anand“Anand is an exceptionally talented storyteller! Vanara captures perhaps the very first romantic triangle—the story of Baali, Sugreev and Tara.”
22) Black Friday by S Hussain“A memorable and highly-researched book, Black Friday tells the story of the Mumbai bomb blasts in 1993. The plot is remarkable!”
33) The Coronavirus by Dr Swapneil Parikh, Maherra Desai, and Dr Rajesh“I spoke with Dr. Rajesh over the phone, and after learning about his research, we said yes, immediately. This is your go-to guide in times of misinformation. It is credible, informative, and easy to understand.”
44) Midnight’s Children by Salman“An iconic novel that catapulted Rushdie to the global literary scene. It won the Booker Prize and the Booker of Bookers, too. His description of Bombay (Mumbai) in the 1950s is very special. This is a great story of India and its struggles after Independence.”
55) A Suitable Boy by Vikram“This one’s a classic! It is an ambitious novel of epic proportions, taking us through the lives of four families. I have often gone back to the novel, and reminisced about Lata, her suitors, and her search for ‘a suitable boy.’”
66) From Leeches To Slug Glue by Roopa“The book traces the history of modern medicine through mind-boggling trivia, factoids, anecdotes, and stories of extraordinary people in science whose breakthroughs ensured we led pain-free, disease-free lives. This book becomes even more relevant, today when it is these champions from the world of medicine who are at the forefront.”
77) Wisha Wozzariter by Payal“A book for every bibliophile, aspiring writer, or anyone involved in a creative pursuit. 10-year-old Wisha wishes to be a writer, and thus begins her journey aided by her friend, the Bookworm. The story speaks about the writing process, especially how imperative it is to have an original style, some inspiration, and lots of imagination. Written creatively, it contains some fun artwork, too.”
88) The Adventures Of Shrilok Homeless by Pika Nani“Yes, it’s a desi take on the eternal Sherlock Holmes series, and brilliantly adapts the classic whodunnit into an Indian context, offering a nail-biting experience. Each story is thrilling and unputdownable. BTW, Pika Nani is a pen name for Deepika Murthy.”
99) Like Smoke by Paro“A must read! 20 stories of 20 teenagers, each gritty, hard-hitting, yet written with humour, hope, and just the right amount of empathy that only a writer like Paro Anand can accomplish so beautifully.”
1010) The Room On The Roof by Ruskin“One of his most iconic works, this one remains a firm favourite—for the writing, the characters, and the themes of friendship, adventure, and love it so beautifully portrays. I love how raw and genuine it is—and I can’t believe it was written by Ruskin when he was just 17!”
1111) The Gory Story Of Genghis Khan by Nayanika“Nayanika is a remarkable storyteller. Here, she brings to life Mongol history and the life story of Genghis Khan, through a fresh, funny and rib-tickling narrative, full of puns and crazy-yet-endearing characters. A bit like Horrible Histories, but with rare details that will give readers a new take on characters from history.”
1212) Flyaway Boy by Jane De“A book about Kabir—a boy who does not ‘fit in’. It highlights the pressures on today’s children, about how we limit and label them, and the expectations they have to live up to. Written with humour and sensitivity, this book celebrates every child’s uniqueness.”
1313) Inside A Dark Box by Ritu Vaishnav“This one brings to light the theme of depression. It shows a mind battling darkness and how there is hope. That it is okay to reach out and seek help, to no longer hide in fear. Meaningful illustrations assure that one is not alone in this battle.”
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