Recommendation: Beginners

 

When I started reading I was in 7th grade, I think and I just randomly picked up a book from the school library and started and I liked it to be very honest. It was a book by Geronimo Stilton, I know right? I continued reading books of Geronimo Stilton and books by Indian Authors. 

In my junior year I randomly picked up The Twilight Series and trust me I loved it that time but now that I’ve read enough books I know that was a wrong pick. So for those of you who’ve just started reading and are still trying to develop their interests I’ll mention some great books and series you should read as a beginner. 

Here they are:

1. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 

I am sure everyone of you must have heard about it or have seen the movies and trust me the books are a hell lot better than the movies. It’s a fantasy series of 7 books and each book has the events of a year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. 

This series literally transports you to the magical world of Hogwarts from where you’ll not want to ever return. It’s personally one of my favourite series. 

2. The Fault in our Stars by John Green 

This is a contemporary romance book and one of the most read books ever. 

In this book, two cancer-afflicted teenagers Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters meet at a cancer support group and their journey from there. This book is about giving hope to those who have none. 

You’ll laugh and cry with the characters in this book and they’ll remain with you no matter how many books you read. 

3. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 

“ It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”

If you are an old soul and you want to start with classics, there’s no better choice.

It’s set in the 19th century Hertfordshire, England. It’s one of the best books ever written. The novel follows the character development of the protagonist Elizabeth Bennett. It shows honest depiction of money and marriage. 

You’ll find it a little difficult to read at first but you’ll be okay and if you’re not, you can listen to the audiobook which is available for free at Youtube.

Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/eVHu5-n69qQ

Dear Stranger, I know how you feel

 

“The truth is you are at war with yourself that’s why you find yourself at war with others”

Dear stranger, I know how you feel is a book by Ashish Bagrecha 

The book is divided into 30 letters, 30 problems one can go through like depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc. 

This book will motivate you to move forward and go through the hardest of times. It will calm you and help you see a ray of hope in the darkness. 

Read one of the letters every day. 

Review: Midnight Sun

 Review: Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer (The Twilight Saga 5)

Midnight Sun is Edward’s version of Twilight which was long awaited by Twilight fans. To be honest, I found it better than the original version (Bella’s POV). Stephenie’s writing style has definitely improved in this version. And since Edward can read minds we got to know The Cullens better and also the real intentions and thinking of Bella’s friends. I liked the way how Alice was so excited to meet Bella for the first time and how she literally begged Edward to let her. We also got a little insight of Rosalie who envied Bella’s mortality and Carlisle and Esme who loved Edward as their son and Emmett who was so carefree and fun and Jasper’s inner battles of human blood. 

The book was both intense and funny. I literally laughed so much throughout the book. I loved how Bella changed Edward now that we could see it through Edward’s POV, how he nearly killed Bella in the starting and how he learned to control his thirst all because he loved her so much. 

The things I didn’t like about Midnight Sun was how Edward portrayed Bella a good girl without any flaws and perfect in all sense which is hardly ever true even for a fictional character. And obviously the clichéd romance. 

What’s important to know is that it’s not a new story, it’s a retelling of Twilight from Edward’s POV. So, many of you will not like the book. I recommend it only to those who’ve read The Twilight Saga or atleast the first book because it’s basically written for The Twilight fans. 

Compared to Twilight, I found Midnight Sun a whole lot better.

The Queen of Nothing

 Jude,

You are in no mood for games. Very well, I am in no mood for them, either. Let me write it outright: You are pardoned. I revoke your banishment. I rescind my words. Come home. Come home and shout at me. Come home and fight with me. Come home and break my heart, if you must. JUST COME HOME.

Cardan.