Dew drop mornings, steaming hot cup of coffee, fuzzy socks …Hmm what else is missing during this monsoon season? Oh right, the perfect book to set the mood. Nowadays it’s hard trying to find a good book especially when it’s like raining heavily that it’s not physically possible to go to library and find the book you might like, Which is why dear reader you need my assistance today and I am going to help you with top five books on my list that every youth Adult today should read.
1. 1984 by George Orwell
This Dystopian Novel, Set in a totalitarian state where “Big Brother is watching you,” sets the perfect thriller mood for you as you delve into themes of surveillance and a little bit of spice, some insidious manipulation of truth. Growing up in a democracy but also in an era of unpredictable digital world and misinformation, 1984 is the best novel that makes your brain itch to the core that you can’t stop thinking , It’s thoughts after thoughts .This book makes you think more than your teacher ever did , no pun intended of course . Moreover, it’s a call to vigilance, reminding us that the fight for truth is eternal.
2. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Ever witnessed the wonderful blend of magic, rivalry and love all in one delicious mix? This book has it all! With a mysterious eerie circus that seems to appear without warning, Morgenstern weaves a narrative enriched in gothic beauty and intricate details. For all the young dreamers and achievers, this book a glorious escape while also meddling with destiny versus choice, sacrifice, and dedication.
3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“The American Dream “, all that young Americans ever heard of from a very young, Told from the perspective of the narrator Nick Carraway, This novel shows you what exactly the American dream looks like, and not just the glamour side but all its flaws through the character of Jay Gatsby , A mysterious man or a celebrity with a mysterious past but he’s got one flaw – His obsession with the past , could it be the secret of his success or his ruin ? Read more to find out.
4. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Nora Seed finds herself stuck between life and death, but given the choice to experience alternative life choices, it leads her to question where she is and what she wants to be. A kind of situation most feel especially around early 20’s. This book is the tablet for those who are still unsure about their future plans and burdened by anxiety all the time. The book teaches us that maybe happiness isn’t in the perfect life afterall but embracing the imperfections of life.
5. Boys Don’t Cry by Malorie Blackman
We have all seen how mothers bring up their children , all those nights of endless sleep and tons of crying , a mother endures all but ever wondered what happens if a baby is placed upon the hands of a teenage boy and told that he is now the father of the child . The novel fearlessly delves into themes of masculinity, societal expectations on young men, emotional vulnerability, prejudice, and the complexities of father-son relationships. We live in a post world but which still has reminiscence of the past tradition gender roles which influence behavior heavily and stifle emotional expression and this novel navigates us through it. It challenges harmful stereotypes especially encouraging men to talk about their feelings out in the open without having to put a tagline over their heads , ‘ Boys Don’t cry ‘and the novel also promotes the idea that true strength lies not in suppressing emotions, but in confronting them .
Conclusion
Dear readers, I take your leave now but I hope these books help you sort the emotional as well as tough situations you are facing in your life right now. I will be back with more book suggestions until then grab a book and get lost in the sea of words and more words.
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