Lockdown Reads: Books That Will Make You Forget About Your Urge To Step Out!

There are only so many shows you can watch and apps you can scroll until the monotony starts to hit. We have carefully selected books for all types of readers.

New Delhi: We’re all at home, and there are only so many shows you can watch and apps you can scroll until the monotony starts to hit. We have carefully selected books for all types of readers. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo: She is a Japanese organizing consultant who took the world by storm with this book. It gives simple tips to make tidying up easy and fun. Ifyou are a person who likes hoarding and has over the years collected things you think you need, we would recommend this book to you! Hope it sparks joy! Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy: If you are a sucker for romance, then this book will keep you gripped. Set in 1870s Russia the story is about Anna Karenina who falls in love scandalously for another man, the extravagance of this book will make angry, laugh & then cry! This epic is something we suggest to all romance readers. Lifting the Veil by Ishmat Chughtai: She was an Indian Urdu language author. Her stories were ahead of time and explored themes like female sexuality. Lifting the Veil is a collection of her short stories that are gripping and indulging! This book is perfect for anyone who has a short attention span (don’t worry you’re not alone). Fluffy and Me by Anita Krishnan: At such a scary time, it’s difficult to keep your mind positive. If you like pets then we would suggest this fun read! Set in 1980s Shimla, the story is about a girl and her pet Fluffy, filled with rich emotions. This book will have you smiling silly and giving just that little happy escape you need. Patang by Bhaskar Chattopadhyay: If you’re looking to escape into a world of mystery, Patang will become your new favourite. The chilling psychothriller follows a brutal murder during an awful Mumbai monsoon. Does the maverick Chandrakant Rathod solve this? There’s only one way to find out! It can be a bit frustrating to not be able to step out, but it is even more important to keep ourselves safe and our loved ones safe. There are plenty of things to find to do in our homes and picking up a new habit right now can stay with you for a lifetime. If you have been toying with the idea of reading as a habit, one of these books is sure to help you get started!