BOOKS AND AUTHORS
Classics:
1. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
o A classic romantic novel that critiques the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.
2. "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville
o An epic tale of the voyage of the whaling ship Pequod and its captain, Ahab, who is obsessed with
hunting the giant white whale, Moby Dick.
3. "1984" by George Orwell
o A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism and extreme political ideology.
4. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
o A novel set in the American South, addressing serious issues such as racial injustice and moral
growth.
Contemporary Fiction:
5. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
o A story about the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, set
against the backdrop of a changing Afghanistan.
6. "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
o A fantasy adventure novel about a young boy who survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a lifeboat
with a Bengal tiger.
7. "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
o A post-apocalyptic novel that follows a father and son's journey through a devastated landscape.
Fantasy:
8. "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
o A series of seven fantasy novels chronicling the adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his
friends.
9. "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
o An epic high-fantasy trilogy that follows the quest to destroy the One Ring and the dark power of
Sauron.
10. "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin
o A series of epic fantasy novels that inspired the TV show "Game of Thrones," known for its complex
characters and political intrigue.
Non-Fiction:
11. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
o An exploration of the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the present.
12. "Educated" by Tara Westover
o A memoir about a woman who grows up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho but
eventually escapes to learn about the wider world through education.
13. "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
o The memoir of former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, detailing her life from
childhood through her time in the White House.
Mystery and Thriller:
14. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn
o A psychological thriller about the disappearance of a woman and the subsequent media frenzy and
investigation.
15. "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson
o A crime novel that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they
investigate a wealthy family's dark secrets.
Historical Fiction:
16. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
o A novel set during World War II, following the intersecting stories of a blind French girl and a German
boy.
17. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
o A World War II novel about two sisters in Nazi-occupied France and their struggle to survive and
resist the German occupation.
Science Fiction:
18. "Dune" by Frank Herbert
o A science fiction novel about politics, religion, and ecology on the desert planet Arrakis.
19. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson
o A novel that helped define the cyberpunk genre, following a washed-up computer hacker hired for a
heist.
20. "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
o A dystopian novel set in a theocratic society where women are stripped of their rights and used for
reproduction.
These books and authors are celebrated for their contributions to literature and continue to be widely read and
influential globally.
Here are some famous Indian books and their authors, known worldwide, presented pointwise:
Classic Literature:
1. "Gitanjali" by Rabindranath Tagore
o A collection of poems that earned Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
2. "Malgudi Days" by R.K. Narayan
o A collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Malgudi, depicting everyday life in South
India.
3. "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth
o A sprawling novel set in post-independence India, focusing on the quest of a mother to find a
suitable match for her daughter.
o Contemporary Fiction:
4. "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
o A novel that won the Booker Prize in 1997, telling the story of a Syrian Christian family in Kerala.
5. "The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga
o A novel that won the Booker Prize in 2008, offering a darkly comic perspective on class struggle in
India.
6. "Midnight's Children" by Salman Rushdie
o A novel that won the Booker Prize in 1981 and the Booker of Bookers in 1993 and 2008, narrating
India's transition from British colonialism to independence.
Historical Fiction:
7. "Train to Pakistan" by Khushwant Singh
o A novel that portrays the horrors of the Partition of India in 1947 through the lens of a small village.
8. "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai
o A novel that won the Booker Prize in 2006, exploring issues of identity and displacement in post-
colonial India.
Mythology and Fantasy:
9. "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
o A retelling of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Draupadi, a central female character.
10. "Shiva Trilogy" by Amish Tripathi
o A series of novels that reimagines the legend of Lord Shiva, blending mythology with fiction.
Autobiographies and Memoirs:
11. "Wings of Fire" by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
o The autobiography of India's former President and renowned scientist, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
12. "My Experiments with Truth" by Mahatma Gandhi
o The autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, detailing his early life, experiences in South Africa, and his
role in India's independence movement.
Non-Fiction:
13. "India After Gandhi" by Ramachandra Guha
o A comprehensive history of India post-independence, covering political, social, and economic
changes.
14. "The Argumentative Indian" by Amartya Sen
o A collection of essays exploring India's history, identity, and culture through the lens of its
argumentative tradition.
15. "The Discovery of India" by Jawaharlal Nehru
o A book written by India's first Prime Minister during his imprisonment, reflecting on India's rich
cultural heritage and history.
Modern Literature:
16. "Annihilation of Caste" by B.R. Ambedkar
o A seminal work on the caste system in India, based on a speech that Dr. Ambedkar prepared but was
never allowed to deliver.
17. "Sacred Games" by Vikram Chandra
o A thriller that weaves together the lives of a Mumbai police officer and a notorious gangster, later
adapted into a popular Netflix series.
These books and their authors have significantly impacted Indian and global literature, offering rich insights into
India's culture, history, and societal issues.
Picture Books and Illustrated Stories:
1. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle
o A beautifully illustrated story about a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly.
2. "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak
o The adventure of a young boy named Max who sails to the land of the Wild Things.
3. "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss
o A fun, rhyming story about trying new things, even if they seem strange.
4. "Curious George" by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey
o The misadventures of a curious little monkey named George.
5. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown
o A gentle bedtime story that has soothed children for generations.
Adventure and Fantasy:
6. "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter
o The story of a mischievous rabbit and his adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.
7. "Winnie-the-Pooh" by A.A. Milne
o The adventures of a lovable bear named Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
8. "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
o The heartwarming story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte.
9. "Pippi Longstocking" by Astrid Lindgren
o The humorous and adventurous tales of a strong and independent girl named Pippi.
10. "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
o The story of a Big Friendly Giant who befriends a young girl named Sophie.
Classic Tales:
11. "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame
o Adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger in the English countryside.
12. "Heidi" by Johanna Spyri
o The story of a young girl named Heidi who lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps.
13. "Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel
o A collection of stories about the enduring friendship between Frog and Toad.
14. "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
o A poetic and philosophical tale about a young prince who travels from planet to planet.
Moral and Educational Stories:
15. "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
o A touching story about the relationship between a boy and a giving tree.
16. "The Story of Ferdinand" by Munro Leaf
o The story of a gentle bull named Ferdinand who loves to smell flowers instead of fighting.
17. "Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina
o A tale of a peddler, his caps, and some mischievous monkeys.
Rhymes and Poetry:
18. "Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes" by various authors
o A classic collection of traditional nursery rhymes for young children.
19. "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein
o A collection of whimsical and humorous poems.
20. "A Light in the Attic" by Shel Silverstein
o Another beloved collection of poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein.
These books are engaging, age-appropriate, and provide delightful stories and illustrations for young readers around
the world.
Picture Books and Illustrated Stories:
1. "The Blue Umbrella" by Ruskin Bond
o A charming story about a young girl and her beautiful blue umbrella in a small village.
2. "Malgudi Adventures" by R.K. Narayan
o A collection of short stories about children in the fictional town of Malgudi, filled with humor and
adventure.
3. "The Magic Drum and Other Favorite Stories" by Sudha Murty
o A collection of delightful folktales retold by the popular author, each with a moral lesson.
4. "Ramu and the Kite" by Pratibha Nath
o A simple and engaging story about a boy named Ramu and his love for flying kites.
5. **"Toto the Auto" series by Ruta Vyas and Shobha Viswanath
o A series of books about Toto, an auto-rickshaw, and his fun adventures in the city.
Folk Tales and Mythology:
6. "Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth" by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes
o A creative retelling of the story of how Ganesha broke his tusk, with vibrant illustrations.
7. **"Panchatantra" retold by Vishnu Sharma
o Classic Indian fables featuring animal characters that teach valuable life lessons.
8. "The Monkey and the Crocodile" by Paul Galdone
o A retelling of one of the famous Panchatantra stories about cleverness and friendship.
9. "The Upside Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna" by Sudha Murty
o Interesting and lesser-known stories from Indian mythology, presented in an easy-to-read format.
Adventure and Fantasy:
10. "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling
o The adventures of Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves in the jungle, and his encounters with various
animals.
11. **"Chota Bheem" series by Raj Viswanadha, Nidhi Anand, and Sonali Navangul
o Stories about Chota Bheem, a brave and strong boy, and his friends in the fictional town of
Dholakpur.
12. **"Akbar and Birbal" stories
o Humorous and wise tales of Emperor Akbar and his witty advisor Birbal, known for their clever
problem-solving.
Moral Stories:
13. "Grandma’s Bag of Stories" by Sudha Murty
o A collection of heartwarming stories filled with morals and values, narrated by a grandmother to her
grandchildren.
14. "Birbal the Clever" retold by Amar Chitra Katha
o Stories highlighting the cleverness and wit of Birbal, the advisor to Emperor Akbar.
15. "The Magic of the Lost Temple" by Sudha Murty
o An adventure story about a young girl named Nooni who discovers an ancient stepwell and learns
about her heritage.
These books are engaging, age-appropriate, and provide valuable lessons and entertainment for young readers.
