Best Urdu Books and Novels: A Guide to Must - Read Literature

One of the best Russian classic novels is 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It's a massive epic that delves into the lives of Russian aristocracy during the Napoleonic Wars. The characters are complex and the story is rich in historical detail.

One of the best Indian novels is 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy. It beautifully portrays the complex relationships within a family in Kerala. Another great one is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie. It weaves a magical story around the children born at the stroke of India's independence. 'A Suitable Boy' by Vikram Seth is also a classic, which gives a detailed look into post - independence India's society through the story of finding a suitable boy for a girl in a family.

One of the best Asian novels is 'The Tale of Genji' from Japan. It was written by Murasaki Shikibu. It's considered a classic as it gives deep insights into the Heian period's court life, with complex characters and beautiful prose.

Well, 'All the King's Men' is a classic presidential - ish fiction. It's about a political figure who rises to power through somewhat unethical means, and it gives a great look into the darker side of politics. Then there's '1984' which, while not directly about a US president, has a lot of themes relevant to power and dictatorship that can be related to presidential leadership. Also, 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, which can be seen as a parable about leadership gone wrong, much like how a bad president could lead a nation astray.

One of the best Indian travel novels is 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy. It beautifully weaves the story of a family in Kerala, India, and through it, the reader gets a vivid sense of the local culture, the backwaters, and the complex social fabric of the region. The descriptions are so immersive that it feels like you are traveling through the small towns and villages of Kerala.

One of the best Boston fiction books is 'The Given Day' by Dennis Lehane. It beautifully captures the city during a tumultuous time in its history, with vivid descriptions of the neighborhoods and the people. Another great one is 'A Prayer for Owen Meany' by John Irving. The story is set in New Hampshire but has strong connections to Boston, and the characters are so well - drawn that you can't help but be drawn into their world. And 'The Bostonians' by Henry James is a classic that gives insights into the social fabric of the city in the 19th century.

One of the best Spanish fiction books is 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes. It's a classic that has influenced literature worldwide. The story of the deluded knight and his sidekick Sancho Panza is both humorous and profound.

One of the best contemporary Japanese novels is 'Kafka on the Shore' by Haruki Murakami. It's a surreal and complex story that blends elements of the real world with the fantastical. The characters are vividly drawn, and Murakami's writing style is both engaging and thought - provoking.

Some must - read science fiction books include 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a complex and detailed universe with politics, religion, and ecology all intertwined. Another great one is '1984' by George Orwell. It's a dystopian classic that warns about totalitarianism and the loss of privacy. Also, 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley is a must - read. It presents a future society where people are genetically engineered and conditioned to fit into a pre - determined caste system.

One great New York based novel is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's set in the fictional town of West Egg near New York. The story is about Jay Gatsby's pursuit of Daisy Buchanan and the decadence of the Jazz Age. It gives a vivid picture of the social strata in New York at that time. Another is 'Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. Holden Caulfield's journey through New York shows his disillusionment with the adult world. And 'Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe also captures the essence of New York, exploring themes like power, money and race in the city.