Being sick is the perfect excuse to stay guilt-free, swallowing great books. Let’s not pretend your brain is burning on all cylinders, though. Now is not the time to dive into books. No, when you’re throbbing all over and your head is a snot factory, you want a page-turner. You want something uplifting and compelling.
War and Peace– by Leo Tolstoy
A legendary masterpiece, this book is synonymous with difficult reading, so why not challenge yourself
Song of Solomon– by Toni Morrison
One must always read a novel by this Nobel Prize-winning author
Ulysses– by James Joyce
“Joyce’s parallel use of The Odyssey…has the importance of a scientific discovery…” –T. S. Eliot
The Shadow of the Wind- by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
An incredible book by a beloved writer is a must-read
The Lord of the Rings– by J.R.R. Tolkien
Most people have seen the epic movie, but have you read the book?
The Satanic Verses– by Salman Rushdie
Known as one of Salman Rushdie’s greatest works, this book is definitely on the TBR list