I don't have a TV in my room, and binge watching "Friends" or "The Office" get's a bit repetitive sometimes. I personally like to read in my free time. That being said, my choices may be a little random and these books may vary a lot, but I swear they're all good. (I'm not giving out spoilers, btw.) Here's a list of books you can read during your free time.
1. "The Godfather" by Mario Puzo
So, this book isn't new at all, but it's one of my favorites. Its a crime novel about a mafia family living in New York. I know there's a movie, well, six of them, and by all means, please watch those too. They're different from the book, though. The book has a lot more detail.
2. "The Shining" by Stephen King
I know it's weird that I'm recommending a horror novel. But I think it's a little more scary than the actual movie, which I wouldn't see if you're not into this kind of stuff. But, if you are, go ahead. You can put the book in the fridge for a little bit if you get too scared. (I hope you got that "Friends" reference.)
3. The "Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
This one is more of a philosophical novel and I'd say is the most unique one on this list. The main character is extremely opinionated about this lady in a portrait called Dorian Gray, and the whole book is just beautiful to me.
4. Books you probably had to read in high school, but didn't and just read the Sparknote
I'm just gonna include "The Great Gatsby" and "The Catcher in the Rye" on here. If you didn't read "The Great Gatsby," please do. I'd watch the last movie that came out also, (the one with Tobey Maguire) because I personally liked it even if though they made it different from the book. I know people that loved "The Catcher in the Rye," but I've also met people that strongly dislike it due to Holden's negative attitude and overuse of the word "phony." It's really the readers call.
5. Any book by John Green
I had to, I'm sorry. Honestly, "Looking for Alaska," "Paper Towns" or "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" are ones I'd read again, especially "Looking For Alaska." I feel that people think every Green book is a very dramatic novel that makes you cry in the movie theatre like a baby when they make a movie about it, like "The Fault In Our Stars," but they're not. Also, I liked the movie "Paper Towns," but it doesn't compare to the book, at all.
P.S. If you have never in your life picked up a "Harry Potter" book, do it before any of these. Thank you.
