Summer is just around the corner. You are probably preparing your summer reading list by now. Almost one more week left in spring and you may have had you current reads approaching the last few chapters. That said, readiness is definitely a need to continue having a great and uninterrupted reading experience during the season change.
So, if you are looking for books that will absolutely give you both excitement and lesson all at once, then this is your lucky day! Here is some of the must-read books that you might want to check out for your new reading list.
Jasmine: A Woman of Color by Monique Boyd
Jasmine: A Woman of Color book by Monique Boyd was published last year by ReadersMagnet. It is a romantic suspense novel that centers on a lady named Jasmine Moore, who works as an executive assistant. Jasmine was married until her life took a turn after her husband died. Following his death, she uncovered his dirty little secrets. The affairs of her late husband pushed Jasmine to seek revenge. At first, her hear was full of vengeance but later in the story, it was exchanged with love for a man named Dr. Jason. But another hindrance comes her way, because there is someone who is trying to kill her. Who would it be?
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Audrey Niffenegger’s debut novel titled The Time Traveler’s Wife is a mixture of the elements of science fiction and romance. Even from the title, you can see the sci-fi trope that the author incorporated in the story. The book centers on the love story of Henry and his wife Clare. The former is a guy suffering from a genetic disorder that makes him to travel through time unpredictably. The latter, moreover, is an artist that needs to manage her husband’s recurring disappearance and risky experiences of reappearing in peculiar areas. While reading this book, you will surely get thrilled on the time travels of Henry and feel the pain of being left behind by Clare.
Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho
The bestselling Brazilian author Paulo Coelho has written another remarkable novel called Manuscript Found in Accra. It was translated to English by Margaret Jull Costa and was published by Vintage in 2013. The book tries to tell the readers who they are, what they are afraid of, and what they desire for the days yet to arrive that is from the wisdom and belief, which can be discovered within them and not from the difficulties that revolves around their lives. Manuscript Found in Accra will absolutely attract the readers that get fond of having their philosophies premeditated yet presented on platters.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a New York Times and Amazon bestselling book. It was also a nominee of PB’s The Great American Read as among America’s best-loved novels. The story revolves around the life of Liesel Meminger but it was narrated by an unusual narrator, which is death. It was set in 1939 during the rule of the Nazis in a fictional Molching, Germany. Liesel lives under a foster home where she got educated and nurtured. She was also sent to school where she met a boy whom she gotten close with. Another medium of learning that Liesel loved were books. She started stealing some of them and read. In the middle of the tension due to the Nazi’s rule, she shared her books to others, even to the Jewish man who was hidden in their basement.
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Simon & Schuster published the satirical war book by Joseph Heller titled Catch-22 in 1961. It is also categorized as dark comedy, historical fiction, and absurdist fiction. It is frequently regarded as among the most essential novels of the 20th century. The book, furthermore, utilizes a distinctive non-sequential point of view, which is particularly third-person omniscient. The narration talks about the happenings from the perspectives of diverse characters that are moving the plot forward. The divided storylines are out of chronology; hence, the timeline progresses together with the plot. World War II was the setting of the story and Captain John Yossarian is its protagonist.
Oliver’s Twist 