“A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” – Samuel Johnson
A fascinating fact about reading books is that they transport the reader to a world of wonder. For only when the reader connects with the characters, they can draw inspiration from them. BYJU’S ‘Reading Contest’ received an overwhelming response. Our inbox was flooded with tons of entries from students telling us about literary characters that taught them a lesson or two about life.
Thank you for sharing your stories. While we received many interesting story entries, we picked the top three based on creativity and storytelling.
Three cheers to the winners,
Keep the spirit of reading going! Here is a list of must-read books curated by your friends
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BOOK |
AUTHOR |
GENRE |
| A Thousand Splendid Suns | Khaled Hosseini | Fiction |
| The Jungle Book | Rudyard Kipling | Fable; collection |
| Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods | Rick Riordan | Greek Mythology |
| Divergent | Veronica Roth | Sci-Fi, Dystopia |
| Tom Gates Series | Liz Pichon | Fantasy |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho | Adventure fiction |
| Calling Sehmat | Harinder S. Sikka | Thriller |
| Geronimo Stilton | Geronimo Stilton | Fiction and Mystery |
| The Story of my Life | by Helen Keller | Autobiography |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank | Biography |
| The Six Bad Boys | Enid Blyton | Fiction |
| Critter Club Series | Callie Barkley | Fantasy |
| Wonder | R J Palacio | Fiction |
| The Life of Pi | Yann Martel | Adventure |
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Books are Tanaya Goswami’s first love and cheesecakes come a close second. Talking about movies, music, calligraphy, politics, and Elon Musk will get you listed under the friends’ section of her diary. Ever since moving on from her job as an English lecturer, she spends her time at BYJU’S crafting stories filled with emotion and sprinkled with sarcasm. Outside of work, she’s either learning something new (French, most recently!) or is curled up with a book and a cup of coffee. She firmly believes that discovering what you don’t know is the key to knowledge and is constantly working towards improving herself. Drop in a line at storyweavers@byjus.com if you liked her stories, have something nice to say, or if you have compelling ideas to share!
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Comments
Krish Thakur
December 16, 2019
You must add some Sherlock Holmes stuff. I love reading Sherlock Holmes. I am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes.
Richa
June 2, 2019
I am also a bibliophile , Book are my first and greatest love ??? . Books mesmerises me and I get lost in some other world . My favorites are mostly fantasy because they are beyond the world and are the creators of new world where no one can use us and we are away from all the negative vibes of the world and we don’t get those negative traits and have no impact on us .
Also books are the best source of knowledge and always teaches us something new …… ??
Tanu
May 12, 2019
I want to read jungle book
Hermoine Granger
May 4, 2019
Who here loves Harry Potter?
Say ‘Wingardium movie-osa!’if you like the movie’s more and those who like the books more say ‘ Wingardium Levi-osa!’ Who do you vote for??
Senthilkumar
May 4, 2019
I am huge fan of Harry Potter series and l have read all book of Harry Potter.my favourite character is Harry Potter
Padma Patil
May 3, 2019
Though I am a hard-core fan of harry potter and have seen all the movie’s and read all the books of harry potter, I always prefer the books. My favourite character is not harry potter but Ron weasley and Hermione Granger. They both look really cute together.
PRAJWAL R
May 3, 2019
I am a Reader of Harry Potter series
Xxx
April 23, 2019
Please consider Harry Potter books too. Im a really big fan!
upama sankar
April 21, 2019
yes the books of chetan bhagat like one indian girl, the girl in room 105, half girlfriend, 2states, 3 reasons why are my favourites
Karan Dhumal
April 8, 2019
Hi I am karan I reading a chatrpati shivaji maharaj story books
Dhvani
March 27, 2019
I am also a good reader of inspirational books and I inspired by books of sudha murti, our sports champion and many books I had read and also improve our good Abituality
Savi amar
March 23, 2019
Hi I like to read germino silton????????????????????????
TEJASH PATHAK
March 20, 2019
Hi! i am Tejash Pathak from 7th std. i have just passed my 6th std’s examination and started reading the book ” THE BRIEF HISTORYOF TIME ” BY STEPHEN HAWKINGS.
It is a very interesting book and give me enough information about the ‘ universe ‘ , the concept in which i am very much interested. i suggested you also to read this book.
Evan if you are not interested in space, you will get invovled in it. And i am very much sure that i will complete this book after a week.
thank you , dont forget to read it…..
Bhavi Rathore
March 17, 2019
I like to read books
Angelina
March 16, 2019
Please include the Roald Dahl’s books?
They’re pretty awesome ??
Also include all the Harry Potter books ?
They’re mindblowing ?
Noor ul Jaasim N
March 15, 2019
Dear byjus as there are lots of career options in the career scope side,can u pls add information about biotechnology
Prajakta
March 15, 2019
Congratulations to young writers !?
Priyanshi Patil
March 14, 2019
I am too a reader of chetan bhaagat books
Vir Goenka
March 14, 2019
Well, I really appreciate the winners! Books mentioned here are all good! I was even more fascinated by the people who generally love Harry Porter books.
Angela B John
March 13, 2019
Harry Potter series is the best ……. the bonding of friendship….
The power of love , victory of good over evil…..bravery, loyalty, boldness
Sacrifice of parents trying to save their child………..and the list goes on
J.K Rowling is indeed a genius……..
Divya
March 11, 2019
ILove Harry Potter??
Kasinadh
March 10, 2019
Congratulations winners ??????
Disha Hegde?
March 10, 2019
I just love reading books?????
But my exams are going on sooooo………..
Shavul Hameed
March 9, 2019
Congratulations I am also a reader of marvel books
Dilsha
March 8, 2019
I have read many books and those books were very interesting and adventurous .
Every story books have morals adventurous and wonders
Dilsha
March 8, 2019
Hi I like to read books I have read Harry Potter’s book it was an adventurous book
I love reading books very much every story have its on benefits and adventurous
Prachi Mishra
March 8, 2019
Feeling so proud for connecting with byjus ??????????
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Emily
March 7, 2019
Congrats to all the winners??*
Emily
March 7, 2019
Congrats to all??❤
Emily Abbrahaam
March 7, 2019
Congrats to all.??❤
Mishika
March 7, 2019
Please add THE INHERITANCE CYCLE in the list of must read. It’s a
Fantasy fiction. Those who are in love with the Harry Potter series,
I CHALLENGE YOU not to fall in love with this book and get addicted.
IT IS A MUST TO READ!¡!!!!!!!!!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️???☺️
Asad Shaikh
March 7, 2019
Congrats
Noel Parakkottil
March 7, 2019
Any Dan Brown fans out here
bivin
March 6, 2019
I have read the Alchemist it is a brilliant novel
Malavika
March 6, 2019
Thanks byjus
Rohith.p.s
March 6, 2019
Thank you byju’s for this suggestion.
Please do include Chetan bhagats books
in this listing??????????
??????????????????
Srushti naira
March 6, 2019
It is very interesting I love this story book??❤??
Lalitha
March 6, 2019
Congratulations and I love byju’s ?
Angeni ??
March 6, 2019
I love reading book it is amazing Thank you
Byju.i really fall in love with learning ??
Lalitha
March 6, 2019
Congratulations, I love byju’s ??
Lalitha
March 6, 2019
Congratulations ?? I love byju’s ??
Shagun
March 6, 2019
Congratulations ?
Mary pathan
March 6, 2019
Byju’s app is Very nice for learning and byju’s teacher’s are also explain very deeply and make it easy I love byju’s❤️❤️
#SWARUPA.SAMUEL.S ???
March 6, 2019
Congrats??
Gouri
March 6, 2019
A book can be a chapter of your life that brings a change in you and for me it definitely has been.
Harry Potter is still my favorite. But Amish’s books are everything
Gayatri
March 6, 2019
I read Harry Potter series. The character Harry Potter inspired me a lot and taught me to be courageous and never step back in life whatever the situation may be. Being an orphan, he faces numerous problems but he confronts them all. Inspite of facing hatred from many people, he doesnt get diacouraged and achieves what he deserves. I am very inspired by him. As taught by him, i will never lose my courage nor will i step back in my life.
Piyush Suryawanshi
March 6, 2019
Hey I didn’t receive any mail about the contest
Karan
March 6, 2019
I thank you byju’s and I will wait for my next chance
Karan
March 6, 2019
I thank you byju’s
Jesvi Maria
March 6, 2019
I also read Percy Jackson books it is so interesting about Greek mythology
I read Helen Keller book also it gives a lot of motivation.The dairy
Of a young girl is just nice.All of you have to read Percy Jackson book series.
Enjoy reading
Akshat
March 6, 2019
Well done
Sonal Rajput
March 6, 2019
Congratulations to all the winners ??
Anusha
March 6, 2019
Congratulations
Iflah
March 6, 2019
I don’t receive any books
Annemarie Baptiste
March 6, 2019
I love reading books especially autobiographical books where someone shares the story of their life it’s really interesting
Me
March 6, 2019
I loved reading sooo much!!! It’s my only hobby other than singing!
Arham jain
March 6, 2019
It helps to improve my learning capacity
Pratishruti Tripathy
March 6, 2019
I have also read the diary of the young girl, the jungle book
and the most motivating of all the 3 books THE STORY OF MY LIFE.
These books taught alot of meaningful lessons about life and it’s
Hardships.It taught me to be brave and courageous and not to lose hope in difficult times.
But I enjoyed the diary of a young girl the most because it relates most of the situations and problems i
That occur in during the period of adolescence.Ihave almost read the entire book 5 and a half times.
I will truly recommend it as it has everything you want from a
entertainment cum comedy movie. I also want to add another book in the list and that is
Misfits, that’s an amazing book too! being form America it was not easy for chole johns to accumulate in the new surroundings of Delhi when she first came to india
but still she showed immense courage in rescuing her friend laxmi’s house from the clutches of Anvi saxena.
This is also a fun book to read.
Sinchana S.Pise
March 6, 2019
I am a big fan of book Geronimo Stilton,Tom Gates and wimpy kid diary and after I finish my exam I am going to read the jungle book and wings of fire
Thank you byjus and team
Riya singh
March 6, 2019
Thank you so much
Anjana
March 6, 2019
Thank you so much byjus
Anjana
March 6, 2019
I love to read books. Thank you so much BYJUS ☺☺
Ollaji hrushik
March 6, 2019
Thankyou byjus
Hifza afsheen
March 5, 2019
I love reading books of harry potter and geronimo stilton and
Dork diaries
Aneenasameer
March 5, 2019
Thanks byjus…..Among this list Geronimo’s books are my favourite??
Arush Ramachandran
March 5, 2019
Wanna add another name to the list. ‘prisoner of birth ‘ by Jeffrey Archer.
An amazing one by one of the greatest writers of all times.
Jenil Patel
March 5, 2019
Just loved the Geronimo Stilton rumble in the jungle and started reading the six bad boys.
Love from here to byjus.
SUBHAM ROY
March 5, 2019
Iam also an big fan of inspiring books , Iam very much inspired from the “jungle book” and specially from the autobiography of our nuclear scientist ,missle man of INDIA “THE WINGS OF FIRE”
Abdul Hannan?
March 5, 2019
Anything is my hobby thank you byju’s??
Shreeyansh
March 5, 2019
I am really interested in getting into a talk with anyone on the subject of the Greek and Roman gods !
Dev Pandey
March 5, 2019
Thanks alot byjus…☺
Dev Pandey
March 5, 2019
Thanks byjus…☺
Malavika
March 5, 2019
Everyone must read the book “Heidi” Written by Johanna Spirit.. Such a great book.. It attracts us when reading ahead..i just luv that
Charu priya
March 5, 2019
I was interested in reading story books.
Thanks byjus
Gaurav
March 5, 2019
Thank ss byjus…
Arpita
March 5, 2019
Thanks to Byjus. I am a huge fan of novels!!!! I was really waiting for this chance…!!!
Mrinal Kenchi
March 5, 2019
Thank you so much Byjus.I am a huge fan of novels!!!! I was really waiting for this chance…!!!
Kunj
March 5, 2019
A big fan of books, especially novels and short stories. Just completed Harry Potter Series, 3 mistakes of my life and Revolution2020. Now reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Thanks to Byjus!!!
sushreeta pradhan
March 5, 2019
Reading is my hobby
BISWADUTTA MISHRA
March 5, 2019
Reading is necessary for the kids,otherwise they’re diverted towards TV’S & Internet.
Vanshika
March 5, 2019
I love Geronimo Stilton books.Thanks for suggesting other books too
Soumya
March 5, 2019
Reading is my hobby. Thanks a lot Byjus..
Bethseba Jubita Mathew
March 5, 2019
I would like to preserve a book”The srecet garden”. It is so nice I liked it. I believe you will also like it!
Aditya jha
March 5, 2019
Thank you byju’s.
Ashmita paul
March 5, 2019
Someone says that first love lasts till the end of one’s life. True to that for I will not hesitate to say that books are my first love ☺️
Gayatri
March 5, 2019
There’s one more book I would like to add to the list…
It’s ‘the black cloud’. It’s not so famous, but very gripping and interesting.
Anirudh
March 5, 2019
I am inspired by Harry potter’s courage and knowledge
Ashmita paul
March 5, 2019
The story of DIVERGENT, specially the character of Tris prior inspired me a lot.It is a story of totally friction. It shows how an oridenary girl leading a simple life becomes the most toughest and the person who unlock the box of multiple Sims. It motivate me not to give up but to try. She practices a lot to become the member of dauntless and finally come with flying colours. It also shows me that the power of love is supreme nd it can give you strength to overcome every difficulties.
Shruthi
March 5, 2019
Thanks byjus…☺
Pratiswik Sanyal
March 5, 2019
Dear BYJUs I have read Many books but
Percy Jackson Taught me that I am capable of doing anything
Harry Potter taught me to be loyal and win over evil
Sherlock Holmes taught me to find a way out
I have learnt a lot And Sir Percy Jackson is the best Series I have read till now
Ayushi
March 5, 2019
I would simply be commenting on byjus!!! Well I love it and
Who will not fall in love with learning??! Thank you so much
Rumaisa
March 5, 2019
I am also a bibliophile I love reading novels .I have read five points someone,The 3 mistakes of my life , Everyone has a story,The sun is also a star, The fault in our Stars and an abundance of Katherines and favorite one is fine point someone I’m looking forward to read the alchemist.!!
Lakshni
March 5, 2019
Very much inspired by your effort. Let me give you a suggestion.if you add Hindi books also it will be good for the students to know our Literature.Regional language books are also welcome it possible.
Alok mishra
March 5, 2019
Congrats ❤️