5 Books Every Teenager Should Read

Why must we read? How does it help? And why is it that anybody who’s living a successful life or has lived a successful life recommends reading books? First of all, let’s replace the part “must read” with “just read” because it is important to fall in love with reading, as in the act of it. Just like any other thing that we do out of joy, reading aids to all the other pursuits if done with an enchanting excitement rather than a duty. And guess what, you can cultivate this excitement.

Talking about the facts, reading activates several corners of your mind. Pick up any reading material, and read a few lines, slowly and subconsciously you start forming images, visualising the setting, and feeling the emotions while processing the piece. There is so much going on and that too without the need for fancy equipment or any elaborate setup. All you need is a book and an effort to sit down and stay with the book.

Reading aids creativity and communication abilities. The more you read, the better you get at writing as well. Reading helps you discover new words and decipher the hidden patterns that words weave when they come together to create a magical story. The driest of subjects can be made a bit amusing given the writers love their craft and we are lucky to have access to some of the best books ever written.

You can easily find good books in your school library or nearby bookstores. Books offer you a chance to better yourself. Get lost in the fantasy world of adventure and magical realism or pick up a book that appeals to your thirst for knowledge. Whatever topic you wish to read, you can find a book for that. You come across ideas, adventures, people and events that you might have missed if books didn’t hold your hand and reach you there.

Now that you know that reading offers numerous benefits, we list 5 books that you should read to understand the beauty of good writing and also understand how awesome you are that you read.

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill A Mockingbird is a story of boyhood and the moral conundrum that shook it. It became an instant bestseller when it was released in 1960. Harper Lee won the Pulitzer for this book in 1961. To Kill A Mockingbird was made into a movie and it won an Oscar. This is one of the must-read classics for you, my friend!

"To Kill A Mockingbird" is a dramatic, compassionate, and profoundly touching book that explores the fundamentals of human life, including innocence and growing up, hatred and love, brutality and kindness, humour and challenges.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen Hawking

A Brief History of Time is a book about the universe. Scientist Stephen Hawking wrote this book for students and other readers to get a fine understanding of space, time, black holes and the universe. It is completely recommended for teens and adults with no knowledge of space.

Stephen Hawking tries simple ways to explain complex concepts such as black holes and the big bang. The real objective of reading the book could be to discover the common laws and concepts that surround us and also become familiar with the vastness of space. A Brief History of Time will take you on a journey to get acquainted with the cosmos. It’s always better to know more than yesterday.

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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky seems like a commitment given its size but trust me, once you’ve started reading it and two or three chapters into it, it starts to grow. It’ll seem that you’re gliding through the pages, one after the other, reading through the genius of Dostoevsky’s style. He keeps you in touch with Raskolnikov, the protagonist, using his most amazing ways to explore the deepest corners of the human heart. He writes beautifully about the various aspects of this young man and everyone connected with him.

It is a gripping tale set in St.Petersburg, Russia and the degradation of our lead character because of the guilt of doing something wrong. The guilt is therefore the punishment that he receives. What is the most interesting aspect of the book is that it gives voice to things you never felt could have voice, complex human emotions and helps the reader connect with richness in their own life by knowing of things to avoid.

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Yuval Noah Harari condenses 2 and a half million years of evolution in his book Sapiens. The book talks about how in our short span of life compared to the age of the planet, we, collectively as a species have made remarkable progress. The book is full of interesting facts that hold on to the reader's fancy as it advances through the years uncovering the story of our evolution.

You’ll get a deep insight into things such as how the ability to think lets humans develop language and settle down for agriculture and how agriculture is one of the most important inventions of mankind. Also, you’d get a deeper understanding of money and the role of science in speed-boosting technological prowess and human well-being.

The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien

JRR Tolkien, the master storyteller wrote ‘The Lord of the Rings’ for those who love fantasy. It is a rich world of Elves, Men, Dwarves, Hobbits and wizards. It is the story of how good overcomes all evil. It is the story of a ring that gives insurmountable power to Sauron, the evil, and must be destroyed. The book takes you on an adventure through some of the most magical and creative places you can imagine. You’re just wiser after reading this masterpiece by Tolkien.

This pure fantasy novel will help you get lost in the mysterious world created by JRR Tolkien himself, and dig out the treasures of mythical creatures and magical worlds.

Apart from these five books we also suggest you can try Gifted Children: Myths And Realities by Ellen Winner, Finding Flow: The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear.

We hope you enjoy reading the above-mentioned books to help you grow, not only in communication but also as an individual. Get absorbed into the magnificent world of fantasy and language where you uncover hidden secrets and mysteries. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll read a book written by you. Next weekend take a trip to the bookstore with your parents or friends and get that book for yourself. Read well and aspire to inspire!

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