The fundamental purpose of book celebrations is to encourage youngsters to read and to embrace the joy of reading. This is a fantastic day to read the book of your choice and learn about different genres of literature.

To Kill a Mockingbird

The 1961 book To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee. The book, a bildungsroman, or coming-of-age tale, is set in a small-town in Alabama and follows Scout and Jem Finch’s early years while their father Atticus stands up for a Black man who has been wrongfully convicted of rape.

The Great Gatsby

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald shows renowned classic literature that has garnered praise for capturing the essence of “The American Dream.” The tale revolves around self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby, who is shackled by his love for Daisy Buchanan, and is set in the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald will transport you to the glamorous parties and excess of society while exploring themes of love, treachery, and the grim realities of the Jazz Age.

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen’s love classic Pride and Prejudice depicts the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, a rural gentleman’s daughter, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy aristocrat.

God of Small Things

The novel discusses social concerns, communism, and numerous political events that were occurring in Kerala in the 1990s, emphasizing problems with the caste system and the way of life of Keralite Syrian Christians. The novel’s themes make it one of the greatest novels to read on World Book Day 2024 in order to comprehend the various ways that sociopolitical events shape people’s lives.

Invisible Man

The book by Ralph Ellison offers a compelling examination of race and individuality in America. The journey of an African American guy whose color makes him invisible to society is chronicled in the novel.

A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time is a layman’s introduction to cosmology that answers basic queries like “Will the world end?” and “How did it come to be?” The book explains how the concepts of gravity, relativity, and black holes have evolved over the course of the 20th century with a minimum of technical language and mathematical understanding.