We all know that reading develops vocabulary and creativity, but in addition to these advantages, reading helps develop critical thinking and opens up new horizons of thought. If you want to find a list of must read and important books that a person should read throughout their lifetime, you’ve come to the right place!
In this article you will find a varied list of books that are worth reading at least once in your life.
As Long As Lemon Trees Grow, by Zoulfa Katouh
It is a book about the Civil War in Syria, under the rule of Bashar al Assad. In the foreground is the life of the protagonist Salama who will experience terrible moments emotionally, but also physically.
Her life is completely changed, the old family remains only a dream and a pain in the soul, but the new family is the only one who helps her move on with her life and hope for the better. It is a book that leaves you breathless and makes you go through all the states: crying, pity, hope, homeland, love, fear, etc.
This book is based on real facts regarding political and social life in Syria, but the life of the main character is fiction. The book is a literary masterpiece, because it combines sadness with love described through the love story of the protagonist.
Crime and punishment, by F.M Dostoevski
It is one of the best and most profound psychological novels. The book is about the drama of the young Raskolnikov in the city of Saint Petersburg, who goes from a state of moral and spiritual suffering to hope and salvation from the sin he committed.
If you want to know more about this classic book, you can also read my review
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
It is a dystopian novel about a political system in which modernism defeats traditional culture and lifestyle. People are created through labor with a specific social status.
There is no concept of family and monogamous romantic relationships, nor the concept of imperfect life. However, the state controls civilization by sexualizing the youngest and by legalizing drugs, which eliminate sadness and provide a feeling of false happiness.
If you’re drawn to strange, unsettling stories, this might be the book you’ve been looking for.
The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel
It’s a book with important advice about the value of money. About how to make it and how to spend it wisely. Long-term investments are key, and time and financial control are important for a stable life.
The silent patient, by Alex Michaelides
It is a psychological novel about a painter who is accused of killing her husband. The painter does not say a word about her husband’s death, which makes it difficult to find the truth about the crime.
Moreover, the silence also increases the obsession of the psychotherapist who is dealing with this case. As such, it is a book full of mystery, which keeps the reader in suspense.
I hope this list has piqued your interest in books and, who knows, maybe you will read one of these novels, or maybe all of them!
And if you have read these books or just a few, write below in the comments.
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