Good Books to Read

Of all the diversions of life, there is none so proper to fill up its empty spaces as the reading of useful and entertaining authors
Joseph Addison

You know for sure why is reading important. You may be often going by the best seller list in the newspaper, to check out the latest good books to read. But there are some books which always remain favorites and are loved by readers of all ages. Let us have a look at some of the best books for reading.

10 Good Books to Read

• Twilight (Stephanie Meyer): The most popular series of the year, Twilight has it all; romance, vampires, mystery and fantasy. It is extremely popular among teenagers and adults equally.
• Angels and Demons (Dan Brown): Filled with mystery and adventure, the novel will keep you enthralled and spellbound. You will also get a lot of historical knowledge from Dan Brown's book.
• A Thousand Splendid Suns (Khaled Hosseini): The story is about the life of two Afghan women, who meet and part in the war times of Afghanistan. If you liked the author's earlier bestseller, The Kite Runner, this is a must read for you.
• The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho): The Alchemist is the wonderful tale of life. Although philosophical, it never bores you even for a moment. The author's latest bestseller is The Winner Stands Alone
• The Client (John Grisham): This particular novel by Grisham is full of suspense, legality and a real thriller. You will without question look for all other Grisham's novels, if you like this one.
• Impulse (Ellen Hopkins): Although a serious book, it is a wonderful portrayal of teen life. The plot and the dialogs are the key aspects of the novel.
• Kane and Abel (Jefferey Archer): An international bestseller, Kane and Abel has a distinct plot and fast paced incidences. The book is really intriguing and a complete delight. The Prodigal Daughter and Shall We Tell the President are the sequels. You can even try reading the author's recent bestseller, Paths of Glory.
• The Reader (Bernhard Schlink): A recent movie with the same title is based on the novel. If you have loved the movie, you will definitely appreciate the book.
• The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand): A story of ambition, relationships and human character, The Fountainhead is one of Ayn Rand's best books and also a good book to read.
• The Vampire Diaries (L.J. Smith): You will like this series of novels filled with mystery and terror. As the name suggests, it also has vampires. It is one of the good books to read.

Good Books for Couples to Read Together

It is really difficult to find a book that is meant for couples to read together, if they both have a reading habit. Women mostly select books on relationships and emotions; while guys look out for adventure and mystery thrillers. The following are some good books for couples to read together. A couple is sure to find these interesting.

• Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen): A classic and one of the most read books of all times, the romantic novel, Pride and Prejudice is a good option for couples to read together. You can even read Emma, by the same author.
• Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus (John Gray): This book is meant to know more about man-woman relationship and understand it in detail. It is fun reading the book together.
• The Five Love Languages (Gary Chapman): A popular among couples, this book will help you to know different languages of love, is your language of love similar to that of your spouse, etc.
• Gone With The Wind (Margaret Mitchell): This classic and one of the most loved book of all times, has it all; romance, drama, and war. Couples will enjoy reading this book together.

Books containing a mixture of action and mystery is a sure hit among guys. They do not look forward to reading books about feelings and relationships. Neither they want a book with mushy emotions and teary incidences. The Book Thief (Markus Zusak), The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas), Three Men in a Boat (Jerome K. Jerome), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide (R. L. Stevenson) are among the good books for boys to read.

Among the other good books to read, you can go back to the old classics and you will definitely not be disappointed. Try reading Lucky Jim (Kingsley Amis), Animal Farm (George Orwell), Madame Bovary (Gustave Flaubert), Complete Short Stories of Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle), The Lord of the Rings (J. R. R. Tolkien), etc.

Although taste differs from person to person, some of these good books to read have stood the test of time and proved to be favorites. What do you think? Read on and find out!