Do you know why books are called a human’s best friend? Well there are several reasons for this such as books transfer knowledge to us and give us good thoughts. Books act as a guide and keep us company. You can never feel alone in the company of a book. Books open our minds to a new world and new possibilities. They help us to broaden our thinking. Like a true best friend, books provide comfort, warmth, laughter and wisdom. Students who are avid readers must already be familiar with the enjoyment of getting lost in the pages of books.
Choosing your next book to read can be a difficult job especially when you are spoiled with options. What book to choose? What genre to read? You don’t need to worry anymore as we bring to you a curated list of the top 10 fiction books to read.
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Top 10 Fiction Books For Students
Whether you are in your teens or youth, whether you are a high school student or middle schooler, these books are sure to interest and inspire you. These books are classics and masterpieces from different genres.
1.To Kill a Mockingbird
Author- Harper Lee
Genre- Southern Gothic novel
Summary- Set in the 1930s in Alabama, the story is centred on the protagonist Atticus Finch who tries to defend a black man falsely accused of rape. To Kill a Mockingbird explores the nature of humans and is considered to be one of the best-loved stories of all time.
2.The Alchemist
Author- Paolo Coelho
Genre- Allegorical fiction
Summary- The Alchemist is a book that will inspire you, encourage you to follow your dreams and teach you lessons that will prove valuable in your life. It is the story of a shepherd boy who takes a journey to Egypt to find a treasure that he keeps dreaming about. The book has topped bestseller lists in many countries worldwide and has been translated in 70 languages.
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3.Pride and Prejudice
Author-Jane Austen
Genre- Romance
Summary- Pride and Prejudice is considered to one of the greatest masterpieces of literature. The novel is set around the five daughters of the Bennet family who must marry wealthy and influential men to secure their family's status. However, the courageous Elizabeth Bennet, believes in the idea of marrying for love and respect rather than for wealth or status.
4.The Fault in our Stars
Author-John Green
Genre- Young adult literature
Summary- The Fault in our stars teaches courage and bravery in the face of despair and even death. The story revolves around a teen girl who is diagnosed with cancer and then unexpectedly, falls in love with a boy from her cancer support group. It is one of the best selling books of all time.
5.The Harry Potter Series
Author- JK Rowling
Genre- Fantasy, magic
Summary- The Harry Potter series is extremely popular and is a series of seven novels. The books will take you on a magical experience with Harry Potter, Weasley and Hermione Granger. More than 600 million copies of the books have been sold worldwide. If you are a fan of witchcraft and wizardry, you are going to love these books!
6.Gone Girl
Author- Gillian Flynn
Genre- Psychological thriller, crime
Summary-This thriller novel was the New York Times bestseller. You will be hooked till the last page with the suspense of finding out whether the husband, Nick Dunne, is responsible for the disappearance of his wife, Amy. Discover the terrible secrets now!
7.The ABC Murders
Author- Agatha Christie
Genre- Mystery, crime fiction
Summary- The 'queen of crime' Agatha Christie has given us innumerable murder mystery gems. In the ABC Murders, a serial killer is creating panic working his way through the alphabet. With each murder, the killer is getting more confident and only the brilliant Hercule Poirot can stop the murders.
8.The Clifton Chronicles
Author- Jeffrey Archer
Genre- Historical/domestic fiction
Summary-The Clifton Chronicles is master story teller Jeffery Archer's bestselling series. Spanning 7 books, it is the saga of a family of the 20th century. The series will keep you hooked with its themes of love, loss, betrayal and ambition.
9.The Decagon House Murders
Author- Yukito Ayatsuji
Genre- Japanese mystery, thriller
Summary- If you are looking to try out thrillers by Japanese authors, this one will be a great start. The nail-biting suspense will not let you stop till you find out who is the murderer responsible for the series of bloody unsolved murders of the members of the K-University Mystery Club.
10.Jane Eyre
Author- Charlotte Bronte
Genre- Gothic fiction, bildungsroman
Summary- Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre was a major success when it came out and is regarded as a classic even now. The story is of an independent and brave woman, Jane Eyre, who endures various adversities to find the love and friendship that she has wanted since her childhood. This one is sure to tug your heartstrings.
These novels may be from different genres but the one thing that they have in common is that they will give you a great reading experience. Whether you pick fantasy or thriller, you will be captivated to read and re-read them again and again. Happy reading!
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