Books are escaped for those who do not believe in the chaos of this world. In India, with billions of population and millions of books, it gets challenging to choose the best books to read . Though every book is unique and special in its way, we have the list of 10 must-read books of all time . These are the best selling or award-winning books that will blow your mind once you read them. In the end, you will find a list of more books that you can read, but here is the must-read book list .
Top 10 Best Books to read of all time by Indian Authors
Train to Pakistan When we talk about the books by Indian authors , this book by Khushwant Singh is the first name that comes into your mind. This book reveals the story of the partition of India and Pakistan. The story is a huge effort to bring a reflection of the society, the stories against religions. The book is as essential for today's generation as it would have been for those in 1947. It is one of the must-read novels . But beware if you read, it has no happy ending.
Career Options After Studying International RelationsThis is another excellent book that is written about the period of "the emergency" during the tenure of Indira Gandhi as a Prime Minister. The story revolves around the four primary characters of the novel that reflects the Indian society then in 1975.
Here we have another must-read book and Booker prize winner by Salman Rushdie. The book also won the "Booker of bookers" award twice. Midnight's Children portrays the journey of India from British rule to Independence and the partition of India and Pakistan. The book is a gem of Indian Literature, and it has also been included in the list of 100 books to read before you die.
The book has a thrilling first-person narrative with the perspective of a young man stricken by poverty. Balaram Halwai, the narrator of the novel, moves from a small village to Delhi to work as a chauffeur for the elite. This book by Arvind Adiga touches on the social issues of India. It also won the Booker prize award is the debut novel of the author.
This excellent novel by Vikas Swarup has been adapted into a movie very well known as "Slumdog Millionaire". Q & A book is about a waiter boy who won the most famous Indian quiz show only to be sent to prison being accused of cheating. The movie won several Oscars, and the book was also nominated for the "Commonwealth Writer's" Prize.
