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Top Must-Read Books.

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By Ahmed MalikPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

There are countless books that are worth reading, but here are some of the most highly recommended and influential books of all time:

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee: A classic novel that explores themes of racism, injustice, and the loss of innocence in a small Southern town.

"1984" by George Orwell: A dystopian novel that warns against totalitarianism and the dangers of a society without freedom.

"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger: A coming-of-age story that captures the angst and confusion of adolescence.

"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A novel that explores the decadence and excess of the Roaring Twenties and the disillusionment that followed.

"The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank: A powerful memoir that tells the story of a young girl and her family hiding from the Nazis during World War II.

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho: A philosophical novel that explores the idea of following your dreams and fulfilling your destiny.

"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien: An epic fantasy trilogy that transports readers to a richly detailed world of magic, adventure, and heroism.

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen: A classic romance novel that explores the social mores and expectations of Georgian England.

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams: A hilarious and irreverent sci-fi comedy that satirizes human society and culture.

"Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari: A non-fiction book that offers a sweeping overview of human history and the forces that have shaped our evolution.

These books cover a wide range of genres and themes, but all of them have stood the test of time and continue to captivate and inspire readers around the world.

"One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A masterpiece of magical realism that chronicles the history of a mythical town and the Buendia family over several generations.

"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoevsky: A complex and thought-provoking novel that explores questions of morality, religion, and the human condition.

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde: A Gothic novel that tells the story of a beautiful young man who makes a Faustian bargain for eternal youth and beauty.

"The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood: A dystopian novel that imagines a future in which women are enslaved and oppressed by a theocratic regime.

"Beloved" by Toni Morrison: A haunting novel that explores the legacy of slavery and the psychological scars it leaves on its victims.

"The Stranger" by Albert Camus: A philosophical novel that examines the absurdity of life and the meaninglessness of human existence.

"The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy: A lyrical and poignant novel that tells the story of a family in Kerala, India, and the tragic events that shape their lives.

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson: A thrilling crime novel that introduces the unforgettable character of Lisbeth Salander, a fiercely independent and brilliant hacker.

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot: A non-fiction book that tells the story of a woman whose cells were taken without her knowledge and used to make groundbreaking medical discoveries.

"The Color Purple" by Alice Walker: A powerful novel that explores the experiences of African-American women in the Deep South and the bonds of sisterhood that help them survive.

"Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison: A novel that explores the experiences of a young black man in America and the struggle for identity and visibility in a society that seeks to erase him.

"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy: A post-apocalyptic novel that tells the story of a father and son's journey across a bleak and dangerous landscape in search of safety and hope.

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