“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee – This classic novel is set in the 1930s in a small Alabama town and tells the story of Scout Finch and her brother Jem, as they come of age while their father, Atticus Finch, defends a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. The book explores themes of racism, prejudice, and growing up in a prejudiced society.

To Kill A Mockingbird

“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger – This coming-of-age novel tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who has been expelled from his prep school. The book follows Holden as he wanders around New York City, trying to find his place in the world and struggling to come to terms with the adult world. It’s known for its portrayal of teenage angst and alienation.

The Catcher In the Rye

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho – This novel tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of discovering a treasure as great as any ever found. The book follows Santiago as he embarks on a journey to fulfill his personal legend and find his treasure. Along the way, he meets a series of characters who help him understand the importance of listening to his heart and following his dreams. It’s known for its encouraging message and inspiring story.

The Alchemist

“The Harry Potter series” by J.K. Rowling – The series follows the life of young wizard Harry Potter as he discovers his true heritage and the evil Lord Voldemort’s quest to kill him. Harry joins Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes friends and enemies, and learns to hone his magical abilities. The series is known for its imaginative story-line, memorable characters, and exploration of good versus evil.“The Diary of Anne Frank” – This is

The Harry Potter series

“The Diary of Anne Frank” – This is a real-life diary written by a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank, who lived in hiding during the Holocaust. The diary is a first-hand account of Anne’s thoughts and experiences during this difficult time and provides a powerful glimpse into the life of a Jewish family during the Holocaust.

The Diary of Anne Frank

“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak – This novel is set in Germany during World War II and tells the story of Liesel, a young girl who discovers the power of words and the importance of storytelling while she and her foster family hide a Jewish man in their basement. The book is known for its unique narrative style, which is told from the perspective of Death, and its exploration of the

The Book Thief

“1984” by George Orwell – This dystopian novel is set in a totalitarian society where the government has complete control over its citizens and their every move is monitored. The novel follows the story of Winston Smith, a low-ranking member of the ruling Party, as he begins to question the regime and starts to rebel against it. The book explores themes of government control, surveillance, and the manipulation of language and thought. It is considered a classic in the genre of dystopian literature and continues to be relevant today with its depiction of a society

1984

“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams – This comedic science fiction series follows the misadventures of an unwitting human and his alien friend as they travel through space and encounter a variety of strange and humorous situations. The series is known for its wit, satire and clever wordplay.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson – This psychological thriller follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist as he investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman’s niece, with the help of computer hacker Lisbeth Salander. The novel delves into themes of abuse, corruption and power.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot – This non-fiction book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in 1951 and used for scientific research, leading to numerous medical breakthroughs. The book explores themes of race, ethics and the intersection of science and society.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

“The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood – This dystopian novel is set in a totalitarian society where women are stripped of their rights and forced into roles as reproductive vessels for the ruling elite. The book explores themes of power, control and the oppression of women.

The Handmaid’s Tale

"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.

“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald – Set in the roaring twenties, this novel tells the story of Jay Gatsby, who is a mysterious and wealthy man who throws extravagant parties in an attempt to win back his former love, Daisy Buchanan. The book explores themes of love, wealth, and the corruption of the American Dream.

The Great Gatsby

Here is a list of some books across a variety of genres that I want to read:

Books I Want To Read 

“The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien – This epic fantasy novel follows hobbit Frodo Baggins as he embarks on a dangerous journey to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron. Along the way, he is aided by a fellowship of other races including elves, dwarves, and humans. The book is known for its detailed world-building, and exploration of good versus evil.

The Lord Of The Rings 

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho - This novel tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of discovering a treasure as great as any ever found. The book follows Santiago as he embarks on a journey to fulfill his personal legend and find his treasure. Along the way, he meets a series of…

The Book Thief

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