Reading List
The Covid pandemic is what sparked my interest for reading, giving me more time to explore things I had not before. Since then, I have not looked back. Recently, I also invested in an e-reader, which has transformed my reading experience. Now, I can read effortlessly during my commutes to school or unwind with a good book before going to bed. Following are some books I've read, re-read, and recommend.
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
Fascinating overview of human history. Changed how I think about our species
Don't Be Evil
Rana Foroohar
An eye-opening look at Big Tech. Made me deactivate my instagram account
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
Loved this! The science is fun and the friendship is heartwarming. Go Rocky!
Never Enough
Andrew Wilkinson
Was super inspiring to read this insightful book, signed by Andrew Wilkinson himself
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Hilarious and absurd in the best way. Don't forget your towel!
Dune
Frank Herbert
A classic for a reason. The world-building is just incredible
1984
George Orwell
Terrifyingly prescient. Big Brother is watching, and it's more relevant than ever
Tuesdays With Morrie
Mitch Albom
A feel good book that left me with a very refreshing view on life
The Shiva Trilogy
Amish Tripathi
I did enjoy how he tried to de-mythicise it, and how there are “real” explanations for the myths
Tuesdays With Morrie
Mitch Albom
A feel good book that left me with a very refreshing view on life
The Three Body Problem Trilogy
Cixin Liu
Some disgusting, terrifying ideas about what lies in the intergalactic space out there
Stories of Your Life and Others
Ed Chiang
A bunch of very good imaginitive plots that left my mind boggled
Hyperion
Dan Simmons
Mind-blowing sci-fi that kept me up at night. The Canterbury Tales in space!
The Fall of Hyperion
Dan Simmons
A solid follow-up, though not quite as captivating as the first
Dune
Frank Herbert
A classic for a reason. The world-building is just incredible
Dune Messiah
Frank Herbert
Interesting continuation of Paul's story, but a bit slower than the first
The Palace of Illusions
Chitra Banerjee
A fascinating retelling of the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective
To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
A timeless classic that still resonates today. Scout's voice is unforgettable
Dracula
Bram Stoker
Creepy and atmospheric. The epistolary format really adds to the suspense
The Fifth Season
N.K. Jemisin
Wow! The world-building and character development are top-notch
Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury
A chilling look at a world without books. Made me appreciate reading even more
Never Let Me Go
Kazuo Ishiguro
A very weird book that does not reveal where it's going at any point
Animal Farm
George Orwell
A clever allegory that's still relevant today. Simple yet powerful
1984
George Orwell
Terrifyingly prescient. Big Brother is watching, and it's more relevant than ever
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir
Loved this! The science is fun and the friendship is heartwarming. Go Rocky!
A Scanner Darkly
Philip K. Dick
A mind-bending exploration of identity and addiction. Dick at his paranoid best
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Hilarious and absurd in the best way. Don't forget your towel!
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Douglas Adams
More galactic hijinks. Not quite as fresh as the first, but still a fun ride
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Patricia Highsmith
A tense psychological but predictable thriller. Ripley is a fascinating, if disturbing, character
Mexican Gothic
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Creepy and atmospheric. A fresh take on the gothic horror genre
The Hunger Games Trilogy
Suzanne Collins
The plot is quite interesting
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison
Powerful and heartbreaking. Morrison's prose is simply beautiful
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
A classic for a reason. The themes of creation and responsibility are timeless
Black Warrant
Sunil Gupta
The confessions of a Tihar Jailer gave interesting insights into the cases of infamous convicts and incidents in India during end of 20th century