Do you still have enough titles on your reading pile? Are you still looking for new books that can educate and entertain you at the same time? Reading is definitely an enjoyable activity that can bring so many benefits. You can learn different things, enhance your vocabulary, improve your skills, and ignite your imagination just by reading different types of literary pieces.
Looking back on the events that happened last year and even today, everyone was mandated to stay in their homes. It resulted in people being more resourceful and creative to avoid boredom, and reading is one of the activities that everybody became fond of. There are just so much insight and knowledge that books offer. So, if you are looking for meaningful books to add to your to-be-read list in this new quarter of the year, then you should check out the titles listed below.
Patchwork: Conversations Between Generations by Carol Wilson-Mack
Carol Wilson-Mack penned a nonfiction book titled Patchwork: Conversations Between Generations. It features different tales of women who lived in Bamberg, South Carolina, from 1939 to 1959. Readers will surely learn more about the importance of a two-way conversation on Patchwork book. It’s because the author showcased how these remarkable females attempted to close the gap between their generations by sharing their personal stories while they are quilting together. The book also highlights how communication and respect should always be present regardless of age because everyone has different experiences that others can also learn from.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
The Five People You Meet in Heaven is a religious and philosophical fiction book penned by best-selling author Mitch Albom. It was published in 2003 by Hyperion and instantly became a best-seller. It stayed on the best-seller list of the New York Times for more than 90 weeks. The story centers on Eddie, a ride mechanic. Hence, it is a tale of both his life and death, but the story didn’t end when he took his last breath. Eddie died in an accident in a specific amusement park at the Ruby Pier during his 83rd birthday. After his demise, he was sent to heaven and met five individuals who had influenced his life.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
You probably have its movie adaptation or have heard about the story. So, if you haven’t read the book, this is your chance. Life of Pi was published in the early 2000s by Knopf Canada and was written by Yann Martel. This philosophical novel follows the story of an Indian Tamil protagonist named Piscine Molitor Patel, also known as Pi, who lives in Pondicherry. The boy is experiencing different issues, including spiritual and metaphysical ones, at such a young age. Moreover, he got stranded in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger for more than 200 days after a shipwreck. While thriving in the middle of the ocean on a lifeboat, the tiger asked a different question about reality, such as nature, diverse perceptions, and more.
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Things Fall Apart is a popular book in African literature. It was first published in 1958 by William Heinemann Ltd and was written by Chinua Achebe. This book, moreover, is viewed as an archetypal modern African book and is critically acclaimed worldwide. The story remarkably tackled how southeastern Nigeria was before it was colonized and its condition after the Europeans invaded the land during the late 19th century. Hence, it follows the story of Okonkwo, who is a wrestling champion in a particular clan in their country. The book’s first part describes his family, culture, environment, and everything about being an Igbo. The following sections focus on the impact of colonization, the influence of Christian missionaries, and more.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
This young-adult fiction book has received multiple awards and recognition, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction and 2015 ALA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults. It follows the rich and almost perfect Sinclair family, who constantly spend their summer on their family’s private island. But, one summer, there was an incident that happened to Cadence, which was remembered by the four liars Cadence, Johnny, Gat, and Mirren.
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