Top 10 Books You Should Have on Your Shelf

Books are our very good friends upon whom we depend a lot so they give us entertainment. They take us into a world unlike ours in which we find ourselves immersed. We can read a book almost from start to finish. But, other books do not capture our interest.

Book lovers just cannot live without books and they make sure to take one or two with them on their travels. People enjoy reading at various vacation spots like beaches, mountains etc. Most people enjoy reading in their homes.

Books are therefore with us in every part of our lives. When we are students, books are our constant companions during our entire education right from school to college. Because of them, we can have successful careers in our lives.

Let’s now talk a bit about the importance of books in our lives. Some of these pointers may also be relatable enough for you.

1. Books are our best friends

2. Books illuminate our imagination

3. Books help us form our unique perspective of the world around us

4. Books build confidence

5. Books help us grow mentally and emotionally

6. Books enhance our vocabulary

7. Books help us learn new languages

8. Books inculcate analytical skills in us

9. Books are therapeutic and offer wonderful recluse

10. Books impart us with crucial life lessons

So, these and many others are the important points that books give us in our daily lives. That’s why we have books on a variety of topics in our homes that impart us with something or the other.

Books on various topics are needed in any household to gain some much-needed information and knowledge about which we are not much aware.

Nowadays, it is the trend of Amazon Kindle which allows users to have a vast library on just their small tablet. This allows for easy carrying and can be taken on various trips. But, there are still some people who do not enjoy these electronic devices. They still love the feel of a hardback or paperback book in their hands.

But, there are some books that every household must have with them. In this blog, we will be exploring some such titles that are absolute must-haves for every home. So, let’s get started and find out what are some of these books.

Top 10 Books that every household Should have

1. 1984 by George Orwell- This is a futuristic and dystopian novel by Orwell in which a totalitarian society is showcased. In such a society, love and free will are permanently forbidden. Although this year has long gone now, its soul still haunts many people who have read this novel. Orwell has written about a society that runs through fear and lies which is quite common nowadays. So, this novel has shown the reality of today.

2. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien- This is a fantasy novel by Tolkien which has been converted into a movie as well. In this novel, the author has talked about middle earth where creatures like hobbits, elves, orcs, goblins and wizards reside. When you start reading this book, you will instantly be transported into a whole new world.

3. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini- This is the story of a friendship between a wealthy boy and a poor boy whose father is a servant of the wealthy father. The story’s background is Afghanistan where tragedy and destruction have started. This is one of Hosseini’s most famous novels and will keep you hooked from page one.

4. Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling- As all Potterheads know, when this book came as the next instalment in the series, it was received with great pomp and show by readers. So, if you haven’t started reading the Harry Potter series, you can start now. Join Harry and his schoolmates for some unforgettable adventures and meet various monsters that they face. Recently, Scottish actor, Robbie Coltrane passed away. He portrayed Hagrid in this world-famous series.

5. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut- This is an anti-war book by Vonnegut in which the protagonist named Billy pILGRIM STARTS SEEING wORLD wAR II FROM ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT perspectives. This is a great book as we all want that wars must never happen between two nations at any cost. This book becomes all the more important in today’s world because we are seeing a huge war between Russia and Ukraine.

6. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis- This is again a fantasy book in which a group of schoolchildren find themselves engaged in a world of adventure and magic as they meet a variety of creatures in the other world. The book is set in Narnia. This place is occupied by mythical beasts, talking animals and warring kingdoms. A very famous Hollywood movie titled The Chronicles of Narnia is based on this novel.

7. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee- This book by Lee is surely a must-read in today’s day and age. Written and published in 1960, it is the story of a man in the early 20th century who has been accused of a terrible crime. The background of this story is the Deep South. This story is gripping, poignant and humorous all at the same time.

8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak- The background of this novel by Zusak is of Nazi tyranny in Germany. This story is narrated by Death and is a story of bravery, hope and friendship. This book will surely make you hold your breath at certain places during the story.

9. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte- Published in 1847 by Emily, this is the story of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff who struggle with love, betrayal and revenge. The backdrop of the story is the lonely English moorland. This is a sort of dramatic novel, so if you love this genre, then surely add this to your list of must-haves.

10. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger- This is a classic coming-of-age story of an adolescent named Holden Caulfield who decides to leave his prep school to go to New York City as he is gripped by angst and alienation throughout his life. Many people have read and enjoyed this novel.

So, these are some of the novels that we recommend that you have at your home. There are many others that you can search for online and enjoy as well. These novels will help you see the world from a different perspective and will also help you to time travel to the eras in which they were written and published.

We hope that you loved this blog. We will be back with more such blogs on like topics. BookPal always tries to recommend excellent books through these blogs which are practical and useful reads for all our patrons and dear readers. So, until next time, keep reading!!