Top 10 books that I have read in 2014

                                         
                                                                                                                                                                

On my list's 10th position is mystery-thriller Dan Brown's "Digital Fortress". Lead cryptographer Susan Fletcher and professor David Becker finds themselves with an unbreakable code which puts the NSA in deep trouble.Secrets are uncovered and thousands of lives are at risk but everything depends on them to save the world.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 "The Fault in our Stars" by John Green takes the 9th position. The story is about three individuals whose lives intertwine at a Support group run by local church. Being in her teen years and a cancer survivor, Hazel Grace finds these groups unbearably boring but on meeting Augustus Waters her life takes a complete U turn. From reading books to having chats that used to be small, Augustus has become a huge part of her life.   

                                               
  

                                                                      

"Animal Farm" by George Orwell stands 8th on my list because of its unique storyline. When the animals in a farm decides to overthrow the farmers and rule their farm all by themselves, things turn quite similar to the ways in which humans run their country. Added with good humour, this book is quite different. 

                                                                                                                                                    

"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak takes the 7th position. The narration of this book is from a different prescriptive (which you will understand when you read the book). Leisel  develops pure love for reading and finds herself stealing books amidst World Wars. Through this book Markus Zusak explores the thirst of a book lover in those times when the basic right of freedom of knowledge is stolen away from citizens.
                                                                                                                                                                   

 

Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist" comes 6th in line. The extraordinary journey of a boy leads to the discovery of an amazing truth. The truth that happiness lies in the journey rather than the destination is often misinterpreted the other way round. This book will make you realise the splendour of small things through its beautiful narration and adventurous events.

 

5th on my list is Tolkien's "The Hobbit" which stands on this spot purely because of its adventurous journey and enjoyable humour. Bilbo Baggins, the hobbit accompanies thirteen dwarves on an incredible journey to retrieve the lost kingdom from the hands of a ferocious dragon called Smaug. 

 

Of the J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series, "the Prisoner of Azkaban" comes 4th. The Harry Potter series is definitely in my all time favourites and this one was no less. Harry Potter in his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry investigates Sirius Black, an escaped prisoner from Azkaban whom they believe is one of Lord Voldemort's old allies. Rowling's classic style of writing and the ability to grip readers is amazing.

 

Down to final 3, 3rd on my list is 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas. The story reveals that money, position and power won't be enough to live in this world of deep catastrophe and troubled times. We need something more than that. We need love, hope, justice and above all, an infinite faith in the all-knowing God. The story unfolds beautifully reminding us of the graceful manner in which Edmond took his revenge. This is a classic which one must not miss.

 

On to final 2, 2nd on my top 10 list is Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird". The story is seen through the eyes of a little girl named Scout. Scout lives with her brother Jem and widowed father Atticus Finch who is a well respected lawyer. When Atticus is appointed to defend a black man accused of raping a white girl, Scout and Jem discovers the ugly and misunderstood prejudices in their society.

 

Number 1 on my 'Top 10 books that I have read in 2014' list comes Robert Ludlum's "The Bourne Identity". This spy fictiony thriller tells the story of Jason Bourne a victim of amnesia who lives to seek his true identity. Bourne must also find out why CIA and unknown assassins want him dead. The readers get an interesting experience when Jason's mysterious story unfolds from his point of view. Robert Ludlum had left me turning the pages one after the other.

Well...these are the top 10 books that I have read in 2014. I am looking forward to some amazing and extremely beautiful books in 2015. I thoroughly enjoyed taking a flashback at the books that I read in 2014 and writing this blog post which I never thought I would write. Thankyou 2014 for making this happen..

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