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Books can be our best guide. We list out 20 kinds of books one must read in a lifetime to discover more about yourself and life.
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A book based on a fairytale
Read a fairytale and get transported to the magical land of fairies, magic potions, witchcraft and prince and the princesses.
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A National Book Award winner
A National Book Award winner takes you on a journey like never before. The intellect and perspective it provides remains unmatched.
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A book set in your home state
Get to know your city like never before. Also, novels set in your home state bring a state of nostalgia and the plot becomes entertaining.
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A book that’s under 150 pages
These quick reads are great companions for a short journey. It also makes you realize how crisp a plot can be without 'pace' eating up the grip.
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A book that is turned into a movie
If you have read the novel and watched the movie based on it too, you can be a fair judge of both the mediums of storytelling. It is exciting to see the plot come alive on the big screen.
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One written by a celebrity
A book written by a celebrity will always tell you more about him/her than a news scoop.
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A book more than 600 pages
You need patience to read through these many pages but these kind of books are the ones that stay much longer on your mind. The intricate detailings become a guide for you to pay attention to small things in life.
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A Sci-fi
A sci-fi lets you explore possibilities of the future of our existence. They bring forward the world of science and machines and show us if there is anything we need to fix today to save the world.
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A book of poetry
No one makes you feel romantic like a poetry book does. Pick up a poetry book and get transported to a different world instantly.
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A classic
Classics are the best way to know how the older societies functioned. No one tells you better about the prevalent cultures and psychologies related than a classic.
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An autobiography
An autobiography is the best source of inspiration to grow in life.
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A book about a culture you know nothing about
Did you know there is a religion called Wiccan or about the Surma tribes of Ethiopia? Pick up a book about a culture you know nothing about and discover another facet of existence.
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Self- improvement book
A self-improvement book is like standing in front of a mirror. When it becomes difficult to introspect, read. These books makes it easy to realize and work upon our follies.
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A series
Reading a series is like watching a television series - you want to know what will happen next. Also, a book series becomes a part of your life and the characters feel real.
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A satire
Reading a satire is important to know aspects of life we never paid attention to.
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A play
Reading a play gives you a deep insight into the character and plot development. This increases your analytic power too.
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That talks about life, death and afterlife
Whether you believe in afterlife or not, these books bring forward an aspect you can certainly pay attention to.
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A book based on mythology
A book based on mythology lets you discover different ideologies and aspects of the religion.
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A book on your favourite celebrity
All that glitters is not gold. And such is the life of celebrities. Pick up a book on your favourite celebrity and get to know them and their struggles in depth.
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A book with a protagonist who has your occupation
This kind of book is a must read. Firstly, you can absolutely relate to the protagonist and feel closely with the character. Secondly, you will get to know how to deal with certain situations and specially your boss.
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