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5 feel-good books to read!

Authors pick a book each that has touched their hearts

Updated on: Oct 28, 2018 12:48 AM IST
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For the quirk

Authors Andaleeb Wajid, Durjoy Datta, Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, Yashodhara Lal and Vish Dhamija pick their favourites
Authors Andaleeb Wajid, Durjoy Datta, Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, Yashodhara Lal and Vish Dhamija pick their favourites

Last Chance Saloon by Marian Keyes

This is a touching story of three friends who make a pact to improve their lives. I love Marian’s books, almost all of them. She’s quirky and funny and doesn’t shy away from tackling hard-hitting issues in her stories. This particular story was funny and also had a very cute romance going on.

– Andaleeb Wajid

For endless smiles

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

– Durjoy Datta

Soul connect

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

This book has the story of a female writer finding her own voice through the physics of the quest as Elizabeth Gilbert puts it. Also, it’s a book where I discovered Bali– my soul center. This book is very special to me for all the right reasons!

– Sreemoyee Piu Kundu

A humorous escape

My Family And Other Animals by Gerald Durrell

Gerald Durrell’s classic is my go-to book. It has been an inspiration in terms of taking ordinary, everyday moments and characters and making them magical with the power of humour and words; and it always transports me into another world and another time!

– Yashodhara Lal

A detective’s tale

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

The story unfolds through the innocent eyes of Christopher, 15, who has Asperger’s syndrome. He remembers everything but cannot prioritise. But, then his neighbour’s dog gets murdered and he turns into a “detective”. This book is guaranteed to leave you with a smile with the way it is written.

– Vish Dhamija

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From HT Brunch, October 28, 2018

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Samreen Tungekar

Samreen Tungekar is a content producer with HT Brunch. She writes on fashion, lifestyle and all things that come with a hashtag.

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