Best 5 books to read during monsoon
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Best 5 books to read during monsoon

Here are some books to give you company this rainy season

Best 5 books to read during monsoon

When you sit in cool weather with rain showers, the earthy scent of damp soil, sipping from a hot cup of coffee, and a soothing ambiance, a good book fits in perfectly to complete the mood. Reading a good book in peace is the best way to enjoy the rain for book-lovers. Adding to the mood, if rain is one of the chief characters in the book, it is icing on the cake.

Monsoon has now officially arrived in Delhi. This season makes everyone want to just relax and enjoy the weather. So, here are some books to make your monsoon better this year.

Rain in the Mountains: Notes from the Himalayas- by Ruskin Bond

Semi-autobiographical writing, this book is a beautiful collection of the best works of Ruskin Bond from the time he spent in the Himalayan town of Mussoorie. The book talks about his house and everyday life in the form of prose and poetry. The book captures the reader's attention through the vivid description of the essence of mountain life. Some of his writings that are featured in the book are Once Upon A Mountain Time, Sounds I Like To Hear, How Far Is The River, and After The Monsoon.

Chasing the Monsoon: A Modern Pilgrimage Through India Abridged Edition- by Alexander Frater

This book is a travelogue of the author's two-month-long journey through India. Frater is an ambitious and charmingly romantic writer who loves the monsoon. He loves to follow the monsoon. The book is a narrative of his adventures and experiences. In the book, Frater exposes the journey of the Indian monsoon from west and east to central India. The book captures the immense effect of nature on Indian people's lives and culture.

The Blue Umbrella- by Ruskin Bond

This is a childrens' book with a powerful perspective about desires in today's materialistic world. The story is about the life of people in a hill village of Garhwal. The story is short and simple but elegantly touches the core aspect of humanity - kindness. Through Binya, a poor little girl, Ruskin instills a sense of kindness among children. It is an amazing read for all.

Monsoon- by Uma Krishnaswami

The author beautifully writes the emotions of people in a city, waiting for the monsoon. Busy in the hustle of the city, everyone looks up to the clouds waiting for the rain to pour. Through the observation of a young girl, Uma vividly portrays the final days before the arrival of the monsoon.

Stormy Petrel- by Mary Stewart

A fiction and romantic novel, this book is about the story of Rose Fenemore and two strangers. Rose lives in a cottage on the island of Moila. On one stormy day, she finds two strangers in her kitchen. As the truth about the two men unfolds, the stormy petrels, fragile elusive birds who fly close to the waves, come to symbolise Rose's confusion and the mystery of her future.