The British author Neil Gaiman once said: “A book is a dream that you hold in your hands.” Indeed, reading can feel like stepping into a dream and experiencing a completely different life. That is why making time to read is so important, especially today: books offer an escape from our everyday reality.
Here is a list of books from different genres, perfect for anyone looking to develop a reading habit or simply add another story to an already extensive reading list.
Yours Truly (Abby Jimenez)
The book is a novel told from the perspectives of two characters, offering a dual point of view that many readers enjoy. It also features an “enemies-to-lovers” dynamic and a “fake dating” trope.
The story revolves around a doctor named Briana Ortiz, whose life is seriously flatlining. Her divorce is almost finalized, her brother is running out of time to find a kidney donor, and that promotion she wants? It will probably go to the new male doctor she immediately starts to dislike: Jacob Maddox.
But Jacob changes everything when he sends Brianna a letter that proves he is nothing like the devil she imagined. In fact, he turns out to be kind, funny, and maybe even a little cute. They start exchanging letters, and Jacob eventually offers Briana an unexpected gift.
That is just one part of the story that has won readers’ hearts. The author offers valuable lessons that may make you fall in love with the characters and the book. Before you know it, you will find yourself rooting for the couple to end up together.
Fourth Wing (Rebecca Yarros)
If you enjoy romance but want a story that offers more than just a relationship between its main characters, Fourth Wing is definitely for you. It is a “fantasy like you’ve never read before.”, told by the New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout.
Here, we meet Violet Sorrengail, a twenty-year-old who was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant and live a quiet life surrounded by books and history. Instead, the commanding general –who also happens to be her mother– orders Violet to join the dragon riders.
But when you’re smaller than everyone else, and your body is fragile, death is only a heartbeat away. What do you do? Since dragons don’t bond with “fragile” humans. They incinerate them.
In the Riders Quadrant, many would kill Violet to get ahead, while others would target her because she is the daughter of the commanding general. Among them is Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader.But they don’t need to worry, right? Violet won’t even make it past the first round. Wrong.
The only way to find out what happens next is to pick up the book!
And here’s another reason to get started: this is not a standalone novel. The series already has three books, and Rebecca Yarros has announced that more are on the way!
Not Quite Dead Yet (Holly Jackson)
The author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, which was adapted into a Netflix series, returns with her first novel for adults: a thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder. Get ready for a story full of twists and turns!
On Halloween night, Jet Mason is violently attacked by an unseen intruder, suffering a catastrophic head injury. Doctors are certain that she has only one left week to live, and there is nothing they can do to save her.
Now Jet wants more than anything to discover who attacked her, and she has only seven days to solve the case. Can she do it in time? You will have to read the book to find out!
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)
Who is excited for the new Harry Potter series premiering this Christmas? It is time to dust off our books and dive into the saga once again!
For those who don’t know, Harry has a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and their abominable son, Dudley. Everything changes when he receives a letter inviting him to attend a school called Hogwarts. From that moment on, Harry’s life will never be the same.
One of the greatest literary sagas of all time!
Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)
Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. First published in 1813, the novel belongs to the English literary tradition of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Jane Austen’s work contains realistic elements, such as social commentary and an exploration of the complexities of love. The novel also offers insight into marriage and the status of women during the Georgian Era.
The book tells the story of a British family, focusing on Elizabeth Bennet, one of the family’s five sisters. It critiques the social conventions and class structure of English society at the time, exploring how relationships are shaped by both love and financial security.
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The article above was edited by Julia Miranda.
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