Every reader has different intentions and reasons why they read. Some get into reading for pure entertainment while others dig into stories for more profound reasons, which are to be understood, aware, and reflect, among others. Indeed, the sense of comfort and fulfillment upon getting to know different stories, meeting various characters, living other lives, and exploring several places are incomparable.
Thus, books definitely do more than just telling stories but also warming hearts, raising awareness, showcasing experience, and educating readers. There are millions of stories that can absolutely satisfy your bookish needs and can touch your hearts. If you are looking for the best titles, listed below are the must-reads you might want to add to your TBRs.
Grandpa Nick’s Bump by Mrs. Lynda M. Daniele, O.P.
This book is a story of grandpa and grandchildren by Lynda Daniele titled Grandpa Nick’s Bump. It showcases the heartwarming tale of the beloved main character named Grandpa Nick, who the kids in their neighborhood treasure because of the way he nurtures and loves them, which is purely based on the author’s late husband. Grandpa Nick and the kids made wonderful memories together, especially when he agreed to be their non-biological grandpa. Sadly, he passed away because of a tumor, which caused the emergence of a bump on the side of his head. Hence, this book narrates how the kids coped up from his passing and learned of the joy of heaven.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Australian novelist Graeme Simsion penned the book titled The Rosie Project that was published in 2013. It focuses on the story of Don Tillman, who is a genetics professor that has difficulty in having serious romantic relationships. With the assistance of a peer, he created a questionnaire to evaluate the compatibility of the female partners. The original plans were brushed off the side when he encountered Rosie, the girl who didn’t fit into several criteria but turned out to be a significant character in his life. It became a bestseller and was confirmed to be adapted into a film a year after its publication. The sequel of the book titled The Rosie Effect was also published the following year.
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
A Mango-Shaped Space is a young adult fiction book published in 2003 penned by Wendy Mass. The following year, it was awarded the American Library Association Schneider Family Book Award. The story revolves around a teenager named Mia Winchell who has synesthesia, which is the muddling up of the senses. For her, every word and each sound seem to possess some colors. Hence, the book highlights both the positive and negative events that she goes through in school and in her personal life. Because of how impactful the story is, it was gained multiple recognitions, nominations, awards, and reviews. It was also adapted into an audiobook narrated by Danielle Ferland.
I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
In 2014, Jandy Nelson’s young adult fiction book titled I’ll Give You the Sun was published by Dial Books. It bagged the following awards: 2015 Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature, 2015 Stonewall Honor Book, 2015 Bank Street’s Josette Frank Award, YALSA Top Ten Best Fan Fiction for Young Adults, and 2015 Rainbow List Top Ten. Moreover, the story centers on the twins named Jude and Noah. When they were 13 years olds, they were inseparable. But three years after, it seemed like something scarred their relationship. The recent years were told by Noah while the years later were told by Jude. What truly happened between the two? Find out.
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
A 2001 epistolary book by Mark Dunn titled Ella Minnow Pea was published by MacAdam/Cage. The story is told via mail or notes passed between several characters. Thus, the book is defined as “progressively lipogrammatic” because as the tale continues, more letters are ruled out from the writings. While the bunch of letters vanishes, the story becomes creatively spelled and demands more effort for the readers to comprehend. The film rights of the novel are under the possession of Gold Leaf Films, which was announced in 2016.
The Damsel’s Files 