Have you ever heard a conversation about a book and had no idea what was going on? Ever feel like you need to start reading again because the last time you picked up a book was in school? Well here’s a list of book that will have you feeling accomplished and will boost your ego for the time being.
These books are not overly wordy and you have to chance on despising them as you would Shakespeare or the Odyssey.

1. All Quiet on the Western Front

   

   This is a war book translated from German. Apparently it’s the “greatest war book of all time”. So this book is not written in confusing English so it should be easy to follow the plot. It’s a book that comes up in conversation a lot nowadays because of the war. It covers the soldiers perspective. An interesting and timely read.

2. The Stranger

   
   Is a mainly philosophical book with an interesting take on life. Translated from French, it is one of the most famous philosophy books in the world

3. The Bell Jar

   
   A brilliant story about a girl who goes insane. Plath does a great job with voice and tone. The book is a well known favorite of most book-lovers. The first few chapters are hard but it’s worth it.