Books are literal works of art. Some books suck you in and immerse you in their world. The vivid imagery and amazing plots sometimes lead to movie deals. Many critically acclaimed movies were adaptations of books. There are many books that have received a cult following. These books are acclaimed and have won many awards. Here are the best books that deserve the hype they’ve received.
Top Books That Are Worth The Hype
We all have that one book that we think deserves the hype it’s receiving and is the best in the world. We all have our own personal favorites, but which books are actually deserving of their hype? Here we’ll explore which books are truly deserving of the hype they’re receiving, and which will be perfect for you to watch.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
This book introduced contemporary Asia to a North American audience. The book is told from the perspective of five main characters: Rachel Chu, Nicholas (Nick) Young, Eleanor Young, Astrid Leong, and Edison Cheng. The story revolves around the grand wedding of Singapore’s most eligible bachelor, Colin Khoo, and a fashion icon, Araminta Lee, which everyone calls the wedding of the year.
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Things Fall Apart is the debut novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. It depicts pre-colonial life in the southeastern part of Nigeria and the invasion by Europeans during the late 19th century.
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
This is an epic high-fantasy novel set in Middle-earth, intended to be Earth at some time in the distant past, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien’s 1937 children’s book The Hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The story is set in England in the late 18th century. Charles Bingley, a wealthy and charismatic single man, moves to the Netherfield estate, and when he does, the residents there are very thrilled.
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway’s interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby’s obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.
A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
Based on an ongoing war among families for control over the continent of Westeros, the rise of supernatural creatures to the north of Westeros, and the ambition of the daughter of the last king to reclaim Westeros.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Ten people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to an isolated mansion on Indian Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. It is based around the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
The novel was popular and made the New York Times Best Seller list. The sense of suspense in the novel comes from whether Nick Dunne is responsible for the disappearance of his wife Amy.
Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
The novels chronicle the lives of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc concerns Harry’s struggle against Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who intends to become immortal and subjugate all wizards.
It by Stephen King
It is a 1986 horror novel by American author Stephen King. It was his 22nd book and his 17th novel written under his own name. The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey.
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
It is a collection of twenty-four stories that runs to over 17,000 lines written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400. It is widely regarded as Chaucer’s magnum opus.
Zoya by Danielle Steel
Against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and World War I Europe, Zoya, young cousin to the Tsar, flees St. Petersburg to Paris to find safety. Her entire world forever changed, she faces hard times and joins the Ballet Russe in Paris. And then, when life is kind to her, Zoya moves on to a new and glittering life in New York. The days of ease are all too brief as the Depression strikes, and she loses everything yet again.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
A story about two teenagers from opposite sides of the track who meet one fateful summer and fall in love for a lifetime. It is an achingly tender story about the enduring power of love, a story of miracles that will stay with you forever.
Oedipus the King by Sophocles
Oedipus Rex, also known by its Greek title, Oedipus Tyrannus, or Oedipus the King, is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed around 429 BC. Originally, to the ancient Greeks, the title was simply Oedipus, as it is referred to by Aristotle in the Poetics.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
A seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read. It is an adult fantasy novel series.
DA VINCI CODE by Dan Brown
Harvard professor Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call while on business in Paris: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered inside the museum.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. It centers on a young woman investigating her cousin’s claims that her husband is trying to murder her.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
An unforgettable―and Hollywood-bound―new thriller… A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy. The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.
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