Everyone has plans for the weekend. Single people make plans to mingle.
Couples make plans to spend some precious time doing things they enjoy doing together. Families make plans to stock up on groceries, do their laundry and generally do other weekend chores that are aimed at trying to make the week ahead, easier than the week past. (Yeah, good luck with that :D) And then, there are readers!
Readers, self-proclaimed book-worms - people who love to lose themselves in a good book.
Readers are of all types - single, married, divorced, young, old, busy, lazy - but the one thing that binds all readers, other than their shared love for reading, of course; is that they look at the weekend as an opportunity to catch up on their reading!
Now, many people are in the habit of reading at least a page or two every day or before bed, and they might already be in the middle of the book they are reading. But for those who are planning on reading a book from start to finish over a weekend, here's our list of handpicked books to make it worth your while.
1)
A Quiver full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer
Genre: Short Stories, General Fiction
If you are looking for a witty, stylish, wholesome and entertaining read in simple English, A Quiver full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer is the book for you. This collection of 12 short stories originally published in 1980 still continues to impress and awe readers. The sheer simplicity and cleverness of the plots is definitely something to look out for.
2)
The Partner by John Grisham
Genre: Legal Thriller
If thrillers and suspense reads are your preference, then The Partner by John Grisham is just he book you'll enjoy.'A dead man cannot run forever' is the tagline of this book, which promises a thrilling, racy read for the weekend. The suspense and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat!
3)
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Genre: General Fiction, Humour, Drama
If humor, however, is your preference, then The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella promises you a quirky, witty read that will make you come back to this author for more. The story of a high powered lawyer ending up in the middle of nowhere and being mistaken for an interviewee housekeeper will keep you in splits all weekend!
4)
If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon
Genre: General Fiction, Adventure, Crime Fiction
If crime fiction piques your interest, then If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon is a recommended read for you. The story of vengeance revolving around an ordinary woman framed by the Mafia and her subsequent life as a con artist, where she finds her true love, never fails to amaze the readers. Sheldon's easy writing makes this a must read for those who believe that true love can be found anywhere and anytime.
5)
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Psychological Thriller
If it is the crime of the psyche that interests you, then Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is something you will not be able to put down mid way! A psychological thriller that took the year 2012 by storm is an excellent read that takes the readers on a whirlwind journey, deep inside the minds of the characters!
That's our picks for you this weekend. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, pick one and curl up on your sofa....by the window....with a cup of coffee.....or just go read under a tree....enjoy!
Don't find your favourite book in the list? Have other books on your mind? Do let us know in the comments section :)
Couples make plans to spend some precious time doing things they enjoy doing together. Families make plans to stock up on groceries, do their laundry and generally do other weekend chores that are aimed at trying to make the week ahead, easier than the week past. (Yeah, good luck with that :D) And then, there are readers!
Readers, self-proclaimed book-worms - people who love to lose themselves in a good book.
Readers are of all types - single, married, divorced, young, old, busy, lazy - but the one thing that binds all readers, other than their shared love for reading, of course; is that they look at the weekend as an opportunity to catch up on their reading!
Now, many people are in the habit of reading at least a page or two every day or before bed, and they might already be in the middle of the book they are reading. But for those who are planning on reading a book from start to finish over a weekend, here's our list of handpicked books to make it worth your while.
1)
A Quiver full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer
Genre: Short Stories, General Fiction
If you are looking for a witty, stylish, wholesome and entertaining read in simple English, A Quiver full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer is the book for you. This collection of 12 short stories originally published in 1980 still continues to impress and awe readers. The sheer simplicity and cleverness of the plots is definitely something to look out for.
2)
The Partner by John Grisham
Genre: Legal Thriller
If thrillers and suspense reads are your preference, then The Partner by John Grisham is just he book you'll enjoy.'A dead man cannot run forever' is the tagline of this book, which promises a thrilling, racy read for the weekend. The suspense and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat!
3)
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Genre: General Fiction, Humour, Drama
If humor, however, is your preference, then The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella promises you a quirky, witty read that will make you come back to this author for more. The story of a high powered lawyer ending up in the middle of nowhere and being mistaken for an interviewee housekeeper will keep you in splits all weekend!
4)
If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon
Genre: General Fiction, Adventure, Crime Fiction
If crime fiction piques your interest, then If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon is a recommended read for you. The story of vengeance revolving around an ordinary woman framed by the Mafia and her subsequent life as a con artist, where she finds her true love, never fails to amaze the readers. Sheldon's easy writing makes this a must read for those who believe that true love can be found anywhere and anytime.
5)
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Psychological Thriller
If it is the crime of the psyche that interests you, then Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is something you will not be able to put down mid way! A psychological thriller that took the year 2012 by storm is an excellent read that takes the readers on a whirlwind journey, deep inside the minds of the characters!
That's our picks for you this weekend. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, pick one and curl up on your sofa....by the window....with a cup of coffee.....or just go read under a tree....enjoy!
Don't find your favourite book in the list? Have other books on your mind? Do let us know in the comments section :)
