Must Read Books During Quarantine

Reading a book with a nice cup of coffee is something people die for. Reading makes a person knowledgeable and also helps to think with a different perspective. There is an old saying that “Books are your best friends” and yes we totally agree with it. Books never make you feel left out and you get so engaged with it that you forget about your surroundings. Well, today time has changed. We are now surrounded by lots of books. So, it’s totally challenging to pick the best one. Hence here we are with a list of some amazing books one must-read. So, let’s get started. 

The Palace of Illusions

The palace of illusions is a book based on Hindu mythological epic Mahabharat written from the perspective of Draupadi. This book narrates the strong character of Draupadi and how she survived the patriarchal world. The book takes us back to ancient times and gives us totally a different perspective which we didn’t get from the original Mahabharat. And it’s quite gripping and interesting. It is a must-read book and you should definitely give it a shot. If you are more into Hindu mythology then this book is the best for you. The book is written by novelist and poetess Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. 

The White Tiger

The White Tiger is written by Aravind Adiga. This book is the debut novel by the Indian Author Aravind. The book depicts the social class disparities in contemporary India.  It is written from the Balram Halvai perspective who is a young man who shifts from village to the capital city Delhi. He has some humorous and refreshing takes about life. The book keeps you glued all the time. The book’s Netflix adaptation is on the way, starring Priyanka Chopra and Rajkumar Rao as protagonists. This novel was loved and appreciated by audiences and critics as well. It also won the 40th Man Booker Prize. 

Last Couple Standing

This book is written by Matthew Norman. This book is a story of 4 couples who were friends since college. The four of them got married and had kids at the same time. But, after having kids, divorces started. Jessica and Mitch were the only couples left from the divorce. So, in order to save their marriage, they started with an experiment that involved seeing other people. This book is a hilarious book, and one should definitely explore it once. 

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a  novel written by Jane Austen. This book is one of the popular novels in English Literature. It has also appeared consistently in the list of “Most loved Books” among literary scholars. In this book, Jane Austen has beautifully captured the essence of human nature. The book follows the character development of the protagonist Elizabeth who understands the fine difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. She also goes through ups and downs in life, learns about the caste and class in society. And also teaches us how to laugh at our bad times when life treats us unfairly. 

The Namesake

This book is written by author Jhumpa Lahiri. The book is a story of an Indian couple moving from Kolkata and settling in the US. The book depicts the struggle of the couple balancing the conflicting cultures of their home country and the foreign land. The couple also accepts the hard-hitting reality that their children will never be as Indian as them. The novel is a hearty read and you can even watch the film starring Irfan Khan and Tabu in the lead roles. This book will leave you in emotions and it is worth reading. 

So, these were our top-pick novels which you must read once. Books always broaden our mind and give us a new perspective to look at life. One must always invest time in reading. And as of now, during this coronavirus outbreak, we are left with plenty of time to read. So, give these books a shot and make the most out of your time. Happy reading.