12 Books To Read Before You Die

12 Books To Read Before You Die 

Aren't we all tired of binge watching the entire day?

Let's give our minds an escape from the reality and submerge ourselves in wonders of fiction, suspense and mystery.

So many books and so little time, definitely a book lover's nightmare!

Here are 12 books for you to read before you die.




1. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 

The  Alchemist  the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who years to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found.

The style reads simply yet contains heart stirring wisdom, powerful emotions and plot twists that is going to keep you hooked till the end. A dreamy triumph.




2. 1984 by George Orwell 

Set in 1984,Winson Smith must overcome a frightening enemy: an omniscient government with an agenda. This is the boom that became a standard-bearer for dystopian fiction and introduced big brother into our everyday vocabulary. Perhaps the mightiest of George Orwell's works.



3. Women Who Misbehave by Sayantani Dasgupta 

In this wildly original and hauntingly subversive collection of short stories the author brings to life the unapologetic women who are violent, lovers, wives, sisters and mothers and embrace the entire range of the human experience from the sweetest of loves and sacrifices to the most horrific of crimes. 

A Must Read! 





4. Feluda by Satyajit Ray 

The maestro of Bengali literature Satyajit Ray's enduring creation Feluda is likely to plunge the readers in his magical world of mysteries and adventures. originally written in Bengali later translated in English is an  authentic piece of literature  that will sweep you away on its suspenseful journey of crime and mysteries. 




5. To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee

A timeless American classic, an extraordinary and educational which depicts the oppressive power structure in America through the eyes of the young and innocent protagonist, Scout. Although it was written in the 20th century, it will still seem eerie and similar to you even today. 




6. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy 

If there was one book from the lot that you've got to read before you die it has to be, Roy's '' The God of Small things". it is a fictional book which has been described as hauntingly beautiful tale of caste taboos and what breaking that means in rigid and orthodox societies.
The rule breaker's this book is for you!  



7. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 

It is a timeless novel which will beckon you over and over again with its eternal contemporaries. This book is a satire on the rigid shallow class structure. you wont be surprised to realize that nothing has changed even in such modern times.




8. The song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 

 A thrilling, profoundly moving and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War. a tale of gods, kings and immortal fame it is one of the most dazzling dystopian literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homers enduring masterwork The Iliad. 




9. Charles Bukowski books and poetries

Bukowski was an insanely passionate writer and author. Despite the rejection and the hard work and the addiction  and woman troubles, he still wrote every single day.  His use of violent images and graphic language in his poetry and fiction depict survival in a corrupt, blighted society. 




10. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 

An American classic novel that is relevant today as it was when it was written. It explores universal themes- human follies, the hopelessness of societal constructs and man's struggle with time and fate. 

A fascinating read for a classic lover!




11. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 

The debut novel of Afghan-American writer Khaled Hosseini is an unforgettable, heartbreaking story. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal and the possibility of redemption and their love, sacrifices and lies. 

It is one of a kind classic of contemporary piece of literature touching millions of readers across the globe.   




12. The Power of your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy 

Joseph murphy combines time honored spiritual wisdom with cutting edge scientific research to explain influence of the subconscious mind of everything we do! 







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