Great Novels that Should Be on Your Reading List

“Reading is a conversation. All books talk. But a good book listens as well.” – Mark Haddon

Books have always been the best advisers and friends. They can give you the right words that you needed to hear, offer you essential knowledge, make you grow into a better person, and bring you to different places without moving. You can tell how novels work their magic when you’ve learn a lot upon reaching the end of the story or when you feel lighter since you have read a tale that mirrors your current situation.

There are many genres of novels in the literary world. Some of them might catch your attention while other may not suit your taste. That said, it is truly important to know what you want in a book and what type of stories that captivates you. If you are a long-time bookworm or a brand-new reader, then you should look for titles that can definitely give you a good reading experience like the ones below.

The Yellow Rose: A Novel of The Texas Revolution by Carl R. Bush and Bob Stewart

The Yellow Rose by Carl R. Bush and Bob Stewart was published in 2020 by ReadersMagnet. Moreover, if you based it on history, the term “yellow rose” pertains to an alluring mulatto lady. The term becomes integral in the story because the original attractive mulatto woman in Texas was Emily West. Her tale was connected to a song and legend to the 1836 Texas Revolution. That said, novel blends both legend with fact. It was primarily set during the period of revolution in Texas and believing that Emily and Sam Houston, leader of the battles, didn’t only work together to bring the home victory to Texans but also got romantically involved with one another.

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate was first published by Doubleday in Mexico in 1992. It got released in the U.S. 3 years after its original publication. It revolves around the story of Tita, a young female who yearns for her lover named Pedro. But, she couldn’t get to him because of the family tradition that her mother firmly upholds, which is the youngest daughter isn’t allowed to get married for she should provide care for her aging mother until her death. Tita is struggling with the tradition and only find relief and avenue for expression when she cooks. What makes this book remarkable is how the author inflicts magical realism to blend the supernatural with the ordinary in the entire story.

Jasmine: A Greater Love by Monique Boyd

This book is the sequel of Jasmine: A Woman of Color by up and coming bestselling author Monique Boyd. It was published in 2021 by ReadersMagnet. It is a contemporary romance novel that follows the story of a former executive assistant named Jasmine Moore. In this book, the suspense that emerged on the first book becomes stronger. There are a lot of answers that will give light to the following questions: who wants to murder Jasmine? What is the motive of the killer? Will she protect and be happy on her new found love and joy? Will everything around her and her life be lost? And, will she uncover the mystery killer that wants to get rid of her? Find out more.

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Popular Columbian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez penned the book One Hundred Years of Solitude. It was originally written in Spanish with the titled Cien años de soledad. It centers on the story of the Buendía family, whose father is José Arcadio Buendía. The mentioned patriarch built the town of Macondo. The novel showcased multiple themes that teach people multiple things. Among these central messages are the rising and falling of the town Macondo, victories and downfalls of the Buendía family, and more. Moreover, there are other crucial gists that you can get in this novel, including solitude, elitism, time, etc. This particular book by Marquez received a wide array of criticisms, praises, awards, and recognitions. Those acknowledgements paved the way for the authore to win the 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature.