A room without books is like a body without a soul,” said Cicero. We often get so succumbed to the lifestyles that we forget to experience merely the little pleasures of life. One such pleasure is that of reading a book. The reminiscence of a book in the hand, gently flipping through its pages, the smell of the pages eliciting nostalgia from within, reliving our lives through the untold stories, romanticizing the lives of the characters in the book, revisiting the book only to attain that sense of gratification, juggling between the world of fantasy yet the reality, we conquer the books we read. The journey of going through a book, exploring and living the lives of the characters as we enthrall in their stories, the feeling has to be lived, words fall short of glorifying the unfathomable glimpses as we read.
Adapting to certain habits could be cumbersome, but this habit of reading books is something that you’ll always look back on.
As a beginner who’s just starting to indulge and get insights about books that can be read, it might be a little hard to complete a book. So, here are a few recommendations from us that might get you started on your ride to read a book, entirely. The crux is easy and readable books, rather than gigantic and monotonous books.
- THE ALCHEMIST BY PAULO COELHO
One of the greatest classics and is a light read. The protagonist, Santiago, a Shepherd embarks upon a journey in quest of a worldly treasure as witnessed in his dream. His persistence and immense faith in his legend bestow him with prosperity and abundance. Overcoming all the highs and lows in his journey, he pursues his dream and lives his destiny. With elements of magic, inspiration, purpose, mysticism, healing, self-discovery, soul-searching, and wisdom, this story will broaden your perspective on life.
- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL BY ANNE FRANK
An autobiography and a coming-of-age novel, it captures the instances of Anne’s life when her family was hiding in a warehouse.
Their motive was to escape the expedition from being a part of the concentration camps of the Nazis. Glimpses of inner conflict, realism, hope, liberty, and justice are seen in this gripping work. Their fight for freedom and
equality, the poignant adversities, and their fight for life and death remark the sacrifices and compromises that they had to make for the pursuit of their happiness.
- IKIGAI: THE JAPENESE SECRET TO A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE BY HECTOR GARCIA AND FRANCESC MILLARES
Everyone has a purpose- a drive to jump out of their bed each morning. The book strives to present secrets to living a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthy life. Finding your Ikigai or “the reason you wake up in the morning” is the ultimate mission. Profession, passion, life lessons, and principles of life form a major part of this captivating classic. Read this beautiful classic to rediscover, realign, and relive your life to the fullest and make it more meaningful and wholesome.
- THINK LIKE A MONK BY JAY SHETTY
A modern monk’s take on enriching the aspects of life. Drawing on ancient wisdom and Shetty’s very own empowering experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk unlocks the pathway to overcoming negativity and conquering the serenity and calm in us. The lessons monks learn are profound yet abstract. The author transforms them into the advice and lessons we can all implement to reduce tensions, improve harmony, improve focus, improve relationships, increase self-discipline, and find our hidden purpose in this world.
- ONE INDIAN GIRL BY CHETAN BHAGAT
An easy read and a pulp fiction, this book is a fun ride for sure! Radhika Mehta, an independent and opinionated young Indian woman goes on to break stereotypes, falls in love, meets numerous people, faces backlash, suffers heartbreaks, and learns through her journey of life. Read this book to find out if she stands out in her career, finds the right one for herself, and lives the life of her dreams or not. Not your typical Indian girl, but a modern soul and a wild roar.
We hope you’ll like all these books, happy reading! We’d love to know your thoughts after you read, so do write back!
