The Road by Cormac McCarthy: A haunting post-apocalyptic survival and fatherhood journey
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: Heartbreaking tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt: Art, loss, and survival intertwine in gripping story
Life of Pi by Yann Martel: A spiritual adventure of survival at sea
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: Magical duels unfold in a surreal traveling circus
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: A gripping alternate history of escape from slavery
Atonement by Ian McEwan: A lie alters lives in this emotional drama
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides: A multigenerational saga of identity and transformation
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: WWII-era story narrated by Death with poignant beauty
Normal People by Sally Rooney: Intense connection between two people shapes their lives
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts: Epic adventure set against Bombay’s vibrant underworld