Top 10 Unputdownable Books

We all love reading and learning new things through books. We read a variety of books suitable from fiction, non-fiction, comedy, romance, sci-fi and whatnot. Each of us has different tastes when it comes to reading books.

Sometimes, a book catches our attention so much that we simply cannot put it down before we finish it. We want to know what happens to the lead characters by the end of the story.

This scenario usually happens when we are reading fiction books. Non-fiction books are a whole different genre and they look to give us information about which we are not familiar. They do not have lead characters in them. They are more chapter-wise descriptions of different things.

Some examples of non-fiction are biographies, histories, encyclopaedias etc. We gain a lot just by reading a single chapter of non-fiction.

Children start their reading journey through the world of fiction as it is easily understandable and they enjoy the various characters in the story.

But, once children start growing up, they should also be encouraged to read non-fiction books. This shift is usually not very easy to achieve at first, but with time and persistence, it becomes a good habit.

Even adults should keep up with their reading habits because each new book holds something great inside it.

Books are a great way to relax, rejuvenate and feel fresh whenever we find ourselves under any stress, worries or depression. Any book can help us feel good if we read even a few pages.

Every once in a while, we read or come across these unputdownable books. We simply start imagining ourselves in the story as we read along. We also feel that the events happening in the book are happening to us.

That’s why this blog will look at the top 10 books that simply can’t be put down before finishing it from cover to cover.

Top 10 Books that One Cannot Simply Put Down

Some of these books are-

1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson- This is a Swedish thriller series that revolves around the life of a journalist who goes by the name of Mikael Blomkvist. He becomes interested in an old disappearance case of Harriet Vanger who is the teenage daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Sweden. He involves himself in this investigation and teams up with Lisbeth Slander who is a pierced and tattooed hacker. Slander has had a very troubled past because of which she has now become toughened up and has a great capacity for ruthlessness. While the novel is a great read, it contains some explicit language and violence as well. So, read this one with great caution.

2. The Guest List by Lucy Foley- This one again is a great murder mystery set on the off-coast of Ireland. It is the story of a high-profile wedding between a magazine publisher and a television star. All the arrangements have been done luxuriously. The wedding is supposed to be a grand event with everything done in perfect order. But, once the guests start arriving for the wedding, some past conflicts start erupting eventually leading to the death of one person. But who is it? Foley keeps you hooked till the very end and showcases everyone’s motive for committing the murder. That’s why if you want a gripping read, do give this book a try.

3. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen- This is the story of Nellie and Vanessa. Nellie is just days away from getting married to her charmingly attentive rich fiancee. But, she also thinks that someone is following her. On the other hand, her ex-wife is obsessed with the idea of her replacement and will go to any lengths to stop Nellie’s wedding. While you may think and know how this novel is going to end, be prepared to look out for deceptions as this one has a lot of twists and turns inside it. Hendricks and Pekkanen have lots of tricks up their sleeves in their first collaboration for this novel.

4. The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni- This is a very heart-warming story of Sam Hell who is born with red eyes. Because of this physical feature, he has been nicknamed the ‘Devil Boy’ throughout his life. But, Hell then starts to reflect on his life and comes to know that his friendship with two other misfits in the form of Ernie Cantwell and Mickie Kennedy has shaped and changed his life for the better. This is a story of friendship and acceptance of whatever life throws at us.

5. Before the Fall by Noah Hawley- In this story, there is a jet that has taken flight from Martha’s Vineyard and is bound for New York City. But somehow, it crashes into the ocean. There are only two survivors from this flight. One is a young boy who has now become the sole heir of his parents’ extensive property and a painter by the name of Scott Burroughs who just wanted to hitch a ride. While it seems like a thriller, it is much more than that. It is a commentary upon our 24-hour news cycle that demands to know everything right now. This story will also keep you hooked on it for a long.

6. In the Woods by Tana French- This is French’s debut novel in which she has described the summer of 1984. The story is of four children who go out into the woods to play but only one returns. The lone survivor goes by the name of Rob Roy and he is now a detective. He decides to investigate what went wrong all those years ago and to make it all right for everybody. Roy and his partner then come across another case that is strangely related to Roy’s past, his memories start returning to him. So will this case help Roy resolve his mystery? Or will it lead him to someplace else? Read the novel to find out.

7. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste NG- This is the story of the 1970s and set in Ohio where Lydia the daughter of James and Marilyn Lee drowns herself. Her parents are trying to cope with their beloved daughter’s loss but there is a much deeper past of this mixed-race family. This novel is a very good study of family dynamics in which parents’ unfulfilled wishes are heaped onto the child which can cause catastrophe for everyone in the family. This novel will surely give you bitter tears by the end as you explore the world of such children who face severe pressure on their mental health just because of their parents’ selfishness.

8. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes- This is the story of Will Traynor who is a heartbroken man and feels that there is nothing more in his life that he should be grateful about. He is paralyzed and wishes to die soon. He is not fully appreciative of the fact that there is still more to life than he realizes. He then hires the help of a young lady because of his paralysis. She goes by the name of Louisa and is a scared woman who has decided to settle for a very ordinary life for herself. Louisa and Will start a friendship with each other in which Will brings meaning into Louisa’s life and she also does the same for him before it’s too late for Will. He shows her that she is capable of doing much more than she thinks. This is a very emotional novel by Moyes and will surely make you cry.

9. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah- This story is set in 1974 and is the story of Kate Mularkey and Tully Hart who become friends at school. Soon after school, Hart becomes a celebrity news anchor, Kate becomes a stay-at-home mum. Their friendship full of love, jealousy, anger, and laughter shapes their lives for three decades. This is a great story written by Hannah and must be read by everyone.

10. Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon- This is the story of three people who go by the names of Miles, Lucy, and Ryan. Miles is on an endless search to find out his missing schizophrenic twin brother, Lucy has run away with her former high school teacher and Ryan who is just walking away from life. Chaon has written this book wonderfully that will keep you captivated for long.

So, these are the top 10 books that are simply unputdownable. The stories in each of these books are surely going to keep you up all night and you will want to find out what happens in the end. That’s why you should try to grab some of these titles and read them for yourself.