Feb 24, 2025

10 famous and iconic books recommended by Prajakta Koli​

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Prajakta Koli has been an internet sensation for quite some time now. From her book recommendations to Vidya Balan years ago, to her wedding pictures today, her fans have been loving the content and style. And here are 10 books she regularly recommends.

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‘Norwegian Wood’ by Haruki Murakami

One of the most famous book recommendations by Prajakta is ‘Norwegian Wood’, and Vidya Balan revealed that this book helped her snap out of the reading slump. It is the story of Toru Watanabe as he goes through the trials of love, loss, relationships, death, and more.

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‘Famous Five Series’ by Enid Blyton

A childhood favourite for many, the ‘Famous Five’ series is about 4 friends - Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and their loyal dog, Timmy. The series are thrilling adventures perfect for young children and can keep them hooked to books.

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‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ by Anne Frank

The diary of a young Jewish girl who couldn't live long enough to see its success is this one. It is like an autobiographical text that talks about Anne Frank’s experience and life in hiding, and in camps.

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‘Days at the Morisaki Bookshop’ by Satoshi Yagisawa

Another beautiful and heartfelt book in the list is ‘Days at the Morisaki Bookshop’. It is about the life of Takako, a young girl who has recently been ditched, and her uncle Satoru, who offers her a rent-free home above his bookstore.

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‘Frankenstein’ by Mary Shelley

A classic work that tells humans the ills of playing God is Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’. It is about Victor Frankenstein who joins human parts to make a ‘monster’ and then runs in sadness and rage over his creation.

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‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama

A beautiful and inspiring memoir, ‘Becoming’ is Michelle Obama’s life written in pages. It is about her childhood days, her experiences in the White House, and stories that inspire people to not give up.

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‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho

The perfect story that inspires people to find their inner calling is in ‘The Alchemist’. The short story of Santiago, a shepherd, and his journey to find a hidden treasure has inspired many.

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‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole’ by Sue Townsend

A humorous novel written in the form of diary entries in this one. It is written by Adrain Mole, just another teenager living life with worries and tensions, and an internal struggle.

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‘Jaya’ by Devdutt Pattanaik

Another recommendation by Koli is ‘Jaya’ by Devdutt Pattanaik. It is an illustrated retelling of the Mahabharat, and is loved by readers for its storytelling style and how Pattanaik includes other lesser-known tales and stories.

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‘Too Good to Be True’ by Prajakta Koli

From being a reader for years, to authoring her debut novel, Prajakta has come a long way. And in her debut ‘Too Good to Be True’, she shares the story of Avani and Arman, two people who meet by luck, but will everything go right in their lovestory?

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