text: Publish Date: Mar 2 2017 10:44AM
  Updated Date: Mar 2 2017 10:44AM
  Books are the most beautiful form of escape, right into a world that is magical, enchanting and very, very real. If you just embraced reading, or if you simply love losing yourself in stories, here are 12 books that you certainly need to read before you turn 20!
  It's a classic for children but you must pick this up to know the wonderful character that Matlida is. Right from fighting her TV-obsessed parents and losing herself in the world of books to having the strength to take charge of her own life, Matilda is magical.
  A novel set during the American civil war, Scarlett O'Hara fast turns from a sweet, comfort-loving girl to someone who can work in the fields, marry for practicality instead of spending the rest of her life taking care of people who are too weak to stand up on their own.
  Pick up this graphic novel that follows the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Iran post the Islamic revolution. A perfect book to get some perspective on life in a different culture.
  A classic love story, this book lets you believe in love and second chances.
  Another classic that you must not miss out on is To Kill a Mocking Bird. The story of Scout Finch, a six-year-old protagonist who grows up refusing to give in to society's values of gender and race inequalities. The sequel, Go Set a Watchman, was printed quite recently and is another great read.
  A story that will break your heart, but one that must be read nonetheless. Anne keeps a diary during the Nazi rule, and her entries take your through her life and they hide in a cellar and eventually get caught and sent to concentration camp.
  The story of a girl who struggles to be a part of a family where her older sister has cancer, this book particularly highlights how her sister, unwilling, is always the center of all the attention. This is quite an emotional read.
  Stargirl is quite a quick read but the book highlights the importance of fighting to be who you are in a world that constantly tries to change you.
  Narrated by an introvert teenager, Charlie describes his experiences of growing up to an anonymous stranger in a series of letters. The character is so much like all of us growing up that you will instantly find a connect.
  A modern-day love story, this YA novel follows the story of Hazel and Augustus who meet and fall in love in a cancer support group.
  The story of four sisters as they grow from childhood to adults, you see the characters embrace changes and stick together as a family.
  It might not be a classic, but the Harry Potter series draw you into a magical world and teaches you about friendship, family and staying true to what you believe in.
  The Harry Potter series are truly amazing!!!
  Read and collected almost all of these. Sure reads!
  I have read Little Woman, Matilda and The fault in our stars. Those are amazing books. I will surely go for the suggested books.
  Pride and Prejudice is one of the finest books I have read.
  The Harry Potter series is the best series I have ever read. Little Women may seem boring at first but it gets interesting in some parts. As for Perks of Being a Wallflower I will read it only when I turn 15. Diary of a Young Girl is quite a tragedy and full of emotions and feelings of Anne Frank which becomes quite boring in some parts. Maybe The Book Thief is better. Matilda is beautifully plotted and really a must-read. There is one thing common in all these books- They are very famous.
  Matilda is really one of the best books of Roald Dahl. The girl gives you an inspiration onto how to live up your dreams despite of having such unsupportive family... Enjoy the amazing journey
  I''ve read Harry Potter series and Matilda, and believe me they are amazing.
  I don''t understand why The Hunger Games and Percy Jackson didn''t make the list but then also I will try to read the few books I haven''t read among these.
  Every bibliophile must read these novels. Apart from fiction, autobiographies and biographies are also a must read. Wings of Fire, My Story of Experiments with Truth, Playing It My Way etc. are exemplary books for seeking inspiration and learning from the happenings of the authors of these books.
  Matilda is truly a wonderful book. The Harry Potter series has changed my life and opened my eyes to a million things. It is a must read for all fantasy-lovers, whatever age they might be of.
  The Harry Potter series is the best series that I have read. Diary Of Anne Frank was also nice as it was the life about Anne Frank and I feel that all Roald Dahl books are nice as Roald Dahl is meant for children and he can never be boring. I am currently reading Little Women so I cannot judge.
  Kirti Sharma DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL PINJORE
  Harry potter is one of the finest works done in literature.....Characters from books including matilda,elizabeth bennet, jo march, hermione granger are really admirable..The Diary of a young girl is a must read...... I am currently planning to read The perks of being a wallflower...
  i had already read pride and prejudice and little woman bet u that it will melt u. i also want to read others too.......and i will......