Books have always been a favorite for
millions of readers all over the world. When it comes to must-read books, the
fact of the matter is ‘anything goes.’
We have nonetheless compiled a small but highly
recommended list of selections below for you to dive into while you wait out
the COVID-19 lockdown.
1. ‘1984’
by George Orwell
This singularly brilliant work (originally published
in 1948) is a stark reminder that fact is definitely stranger than fiction.
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So much of the authoritarian
subtext and government-centric subjugation of everyday people that have been
written in ‘1984’ still resonates with us today
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This is especially true of
recent events, which has made this work one of those good books to read
that are quite worth it
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The dystopian theme in the
book couples nicely with the totalitarian effect of Orwell’s words
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The protagonist Winston
Smith takes readers through a world that heavy-handedly counters free will,
free love, and freedom of expression
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There’s more to the words ‘home
quarantine’ affecting the characters in this book
2. ‘The
Lord of the Rings’ by J.R.R.Tolkien
The fact that we even need to highlight this
singular trilogy of books to read (originally published in 1952) is a
no-brainer.
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Everyone and their grandmother
have heard of Tolkien, most notably his adapted-to-film trilogy ‘Lord of the
Rings’
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Delve into the world of
Middle-Earth, its cultures, denizens, languages, foods, peoples, wars, and of
course, dark villains and brave heroes
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This literary trilogy alone
has been inspiring fantasy fiction for decades and counting, making it one of
the top home quarantine must-read books
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The three books comprising
this excellent trilogy include: ‘Fellowship of the Ring,’ ‘Two Towers,’ ‘Return
of the King’
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There’s even an inside joke
about these tales, namely that Tolkien created an entire language and then
crafted a story to use it in
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3. ‘The
Book Thief’ by Markus Zusak
One of those unforgettably good books to read,
this one (originally published in 2004), is a story set in 1939 Germany.
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Nazis, the struggles of
Jewish people, and the values of friendship and bravery when they matter most
are all ideally covered in this exquisitely written work of fiction
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It is as heart-rending as it
is informative
· The book may seem ordinary at first, but a few pages into reading it will set anyone straight
4. ‘The
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy’ by Douglas Adams
Science Fiction is fast becoming a source of
not just entertainment but a vision of what lies ahead for humankind.
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The words ‘stay home stay
safe’ do not really matter in this book, nor does ‘social distancing’
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The reader is made to
experience some of the most mindblowing scenarios ever written
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One of the best books to
read, this one (originally published in 1979), tracks Arthur Dent on what is a
brilliant adventure through the galaxy
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At the end of the book, you
will be left with a renewed respect for life and your place in the Universe
Conclusion
This home quarantine, inspired by the COVID-19 lockdown,
can be fruitful if you intend it to be. Reading books, especially must-read
books like the ones detailed above, will not only help you stay home and stay
safe but learn something that will last the rest of your days.
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