We know the saying, “Books are our best friends who will never walk away from us.” Reading the right kind of books changes your perspective of looking at the world.
Books can be your best friends, but finding the perfect ones can be difficult. What if I solve this problem by introducing you to some of my best friends so you can pick your BFF in these books too?
#1 The Diary Of A Young Girl by Anne Frank
About the book:
Title: The Diary Of A Young Girl
Author: Anne Frank
Publisher: Bantam
Pages: 283
Goodreads rating: 4.18/5
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to start developing reading habits and asks me which book to read. You can start with this book. It will take you to 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland. A thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. In her diary, Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period, and you will find it thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly humorous.
She was a historical figure and a tragic one. But to have to genuine connection with her, you need to read her words. It is a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.
Why should you read this book?
You should read this because this story needs to be told repeatedly, and it will break your heart. However, you should remember that it resonates worldwide, and this book can surely become your best friend forever.
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#2 The Power by Naomi Alderman
About the book:
Title: The Power
Author: Naomi Alderman
Publisher: Viking
Pages: 341
Goodreads rating: 3.78/5
In this book, you will see the world is a recognisable place: there’s a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. And how a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effects.
This book will help you understand power dynamics in relationships. It is exceptionally well written, painful to witness, thought-provoking, and even delightful. This story is about a girl, and we see the world through her perspective and how teenage girls now have immense physical power—they can cause agonising pain and even death. With this slight twist of nature, the world drastically resets.
Why should you read this book?
This is an inventive, thought-provoking work of science fiction and an interesting read, and you could give it a chance to become your BFF.
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#3 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
About the book:
Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author: J.K. Rowling
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Pages: 749
Goodreads rating: 4.62/5
As you know, this is the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series. Here Rowling solves all the untold answers and mysteries. Harry Potter characters grew old with us. They were one of the critical parts of our childhood. But if you haven’t read it, I will say start now. Of all the books from this series, this is my favourite as in this book, the stakes are high; the emotions felt very real to me, and once you read, it will make a permanent home in your heart.
Why should you read this book?
I highly recommend this book, but of course, to fully understand and appreciate it, you have to read its previous instalments. All the books will definitely become your best friends. You won’t regret it, trust me.
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#4 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
John Green
About the book:
Title: The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Publisher: Dutton Books
Pages: 313
Goodreads rating: 4.15/5
This book was the Winner of Best Young Adult Fiction in 2012. Despite the tumour-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But her life changes when she meets a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters, who suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, and Hazel’s story is about to be rewritten entirely. This is the most ambitious and heartbreaking work of John Green.
Why should you read this book?
This book is sure to make you tear up again and again. Incredibly moving and, occasionally, very inspiring and uplifting, The Fault in Our Stars is a must-read young adult romance.
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#5 1984 by George Orwell
About the book:
Title: 1984
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 298
Goodreads rating: 4.19/5
This book is a rare work that grows more haunting as its futuristic purgatory becomes more real. It takes you through George Orwell’s nightmarish vision of a totalitarian, bureaucratic world and one poor stiff’s attempt to find individuality. The plot unleashes that “No One is Safe or Free” as you read the tales of a future in which something has gone horribly wrong in society. It is enjoyable and a must-read.
Why should you read this book?
This book has been required reading for students since it was published. It ranks among the most terrifying novels ever written, but I suggest you read it for its unique premise. I have read this book so many times. When my life didn’t go as planned, I read this book and started feeling better about my life.
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#6 Made to Stick by Dan Heath
About the book:
Title: Made to Stick
Author: Dan Heath
Publisher: Arrow
Pages: 323
Goodreads rating: 3.97/5
Dan Heath wrote this book with Chip Heath and talks about what makes some information or an idea stick, but most of the things we watch and see in our life we forget very easily. They did over ten years of study, and Chip and Dan Heath have established what determines whether particular ideas or stories stick in our minds and Made to Stick is the fascinating outcome of their detailed research. They also try to show us the Velcro Theory of Memory and curiosity gaps. It offers superbly practical insights, setting out principles we can adopt to ensure we get our ideas across effectively.
Why should you read this book?
This book is for every person who wants to try to fit in this world through their work or words. And since I read this book, it has truly become my BFF. I’m sure it will help you too.
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#7 The Heart Of Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh
About the book:
Title: The Heart Of Buddha’s Teaching
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: Rider
Pages: 304
Goodreads rating: 4.31/5
I discovered this book through my favourite TV series creator Micheal Schur, the creator of The Good Place. He talked in an interview about this book and how it was one of the inspirations for the philosophy behind the show created. Once I read this book, I immediately fell in love with it. It taught me a lot about Buddha and his teachings, also made me interested in Buddhism and became a helping hand in my journey. This book explains the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and other basic Buddhist teachings.
Why should you read this book?
This book is like a friend who is also your mentor; this book will teach you the true meaning of life and how to become a better person.
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#8 Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie
About the book:
Title: Midnight’s Children
Author: Salman Rushdie
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Pages: 536
Goodreads rating: 3.98/5
This book will take you to the time of the India and Pakistan partition on 15th August 1947. It is about a boy name Saleem Sinai who is born at the stroke of midnight. Greeted by fireworks displays and cheering crowds and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grew up to learn the ominous consequences of this coincidence.
This novel is a fascinating family saga and an astonishing evocation of a vast land and its people, a brilliant incarnation of the universal human comedy. Midnight’s Children stands apart as both an epochal work of fiction and a brilliant performance by one of the great literary voices of our time and one of the most famous works of Salam Rushdie.
Why should you read this book?
You may like what Rushdie has written or disagree with his writing, but you can’t deny that he is a fascinating writer with an amazing writing style. Reading Salman Rushdie’s book is an accomplishment on its own, and if you finish reading it, you will understand why he is a celebrated writer.
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#9 My Gita by Devdutt Pattanaik
About the book:
Title: My Gita
Author: Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Pages: 256
Goodreads rating: 3.98/5
We all know that the Gita is about the conversation between Lord Krishna and Arjuna before the battle of Kurukshetra. In this book, Devdutt tried to explain the key moments in that conversation with examples and gave us his perspective to learn the best out of the Gita. He named his book My Gita to convey what qualities we can adopt from Lord Krishna and Arjuna in our lives rather than judging their decisions. His writing is very interesting as he puts scientific reasoning behind his statements. And I’m a big fan of his illustrations as they are the easiest way to study.
Why should you read this book?
It’s written very beautifully by Devdutt Pattanaik. And this is a great way to start your way in self-development and build a habit of mindful reading. This book can be your best friend and guide your way.
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#10 Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
About the book:
Title: Born a Crime
Author: Trevor Noah
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Pages: 289
Goodreads rating: 4.49/5
This is my favorite book. This book is a memoir of comedian Trevor Noah. I followed his comedy before he became the host of The Daily Show. He is an amazing comedian and a very witty and thoughtful person. But this memoir shows us his life’s journey and how he was born a crime with his white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. I know this story is about Trevor and his struggles, but the real hero of his story is his mother, and how they support and give strength to each other is inspiring.
Why should you read this book?
This book is hilarious, heartbreaking, told through a sympathetic lens, and very inspiring. You can’t miss this book, and after you finish reading it, I’m sure it will become your best friend and teaches you a life lesson in the simplest ways.
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All the books mentioned above are my companions in good and bad moments. I hope these books comfort you as they did for me and become your best friends forever!
| 1 | The Diary Of A Young Girl by Anne Frank | Buy now |
| 2 | The Power by Naomi Alderman | Buy now |
| 3 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling | Buy now |
| 4 | The Fault in Our Stars by John Green | Buy now |
| 5 | 1984 by George Orwell | Buy now |
| 6 | Made to Stick by Dan Heath | Buy now |
| 7 | The Heart Of Buddha’s Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh | Buy now |
| 8 | Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie | Buy now |
| 9 | My Gita by Devdutt Pattanaik | Buy now |
| 10 | Born a Crime by Trevor Noah | Buy now |
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