Top 10 Easy-to-Read English Story Books to Improve Your Fluency in 90 Days

In the subcontinent, knowing good English is still seen as a privilege. Today, we will share a list of 10 English storybooks. They are best suited for beginners. Read them to master this language in just 90 days.

1.    Animal Farm by George Orwell

Why You Must Check It Out

·         A smart political tale with themes we all know

·         Its short sentences are easy to read

·         Strong and clear prose

Excerpt

George Orwell does a great job of mocking dictatorship through the literary backdrop of a farm. If you are looking for a short book that is educational and captivating, Animal Farm is no doubt the right choice. You will fall in love with the way it comments on corruption, strict control, and power.

2.     The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

Why You Must Check It Out

·         Deeply symbolic and smart ideas

·         Smooth and quick storytelling

·         Simple and light sentences

Excerpt

Beautifully set in 1950s Cuba, The Old Man and the Sea teaches us the true meaning of hard work. Ernest Hemingway tells the fascinating story of an old fisherman named Santiago. He works tirelessly from dawn to dusk but returns empty-handed for eighty-four days. Finally, on the eighty-fifth day, Santiago hooks a small albacore and then catches a huge marlin fish.

3.     The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond

Why You Must Check It Out

·         Indian cultural setting

·         Heartfelt sentences translate to deep descriptions

·         It explores growing up in a way every teenager can grasp

Excerpt

Set in the picturesque Dehradun, The Room on the Roof is essentially a journey from innocence to experience. Many people mistakenly think it is one of those easy-to-digest english story books for kids. But The Room on the Roof is actually a candid story about an orphaned boy named Rusty. He grows up in a strict household, but chooses personal freedom over certainty and runs away from his strict guardian, Mr John Harrison. Ruskin Bond offers a deep look at self-identity and friendship through the eyes of a sixteen-year-old lad.

4.     Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh

Why You Must Check It Out

·         A blend of fiction and truth

·         The story is based on real facts

·         Sentences are very clear

Excerpt

Khushwant Singh left out anything fancy when he wrote Train to Pakistan. This powerful novel is about love's triumph over hate. It tells us how humanity thrives amid chaos. If you want to say a lot with few words, you must read this English story book to improve English.

5.     The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Why You Must Check It Out

·         A great and inspiring story

·         Themes are easy for all to get

·         Poetic and simple prose

Excerpt

Deep yet easy to understand, The Alchemist tells Santiago's story. He is a shepherd who wants to find his true purpose in life and follows his dreams. Paulo Coelho writes in an inspiring and pure way. You will certainly find his books worth reading.

6.     The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Why You Must Check It Out

·         Deep and strong

·         Sentences are deep and full of feeling

·         Explores the Jazz era of the nineteen-twenties

Excerpt

The Great Gatsby explores classic themes like wealth and romance. It tells the life of Jay Gatsby. He is a rich man determined to reunite with Daisy Buchanan, his former love. Let F. Scott Fitzgerald introduce you to great American literature.

7.     The Guide by R. K. Narayan

Why You Must Check It Out

·         Open-ended and strong

·         Good character development

·         Culturally rich and firmly grounded

Excerpt

The Guide is a simple tale about a tour guide named Raju in the fictitious town of Malgudi. He eventually becomes a spiritual guru. R.K. Narayan tells a straight story about what South Indian society expects from people like him. And English learning story books like this will not disappoint anyone looking to improve their daily vocabulary.

8.     My Uncle Oswald by Roald Dahl

Why You Must Check It Out

·         Sentences are like daily talk and easy

·         Entertaining and funny

·         Fast-paced and short

Excerpt

Well-worded and loaded with wild acts of a bold man, My Uncle Oswald is an adult comedy novel by Roald Dahl. With its easy sentence structure and funny storytelling, this book offers a nonsensical way to improve your spoken English.

9.     Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Why You Must Check It Out

·         The speed is steady and intense

·         Many mind themes

·         The plot is about staying alive

Excerpt

Lord of the Flies is not just another end-of-the-world book. After an aeroplane crash, a group of British schoolboys stranded on an island discovers a dark truth about human nature that is as grim as war. William Golding brilliantly describes the endless struggle between wildness and order.

10. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

Why You Must Check It Out

·         A look at knowing yourself and relationships

·         A unique first-person view

·         Sentences are clear and simple

Excerpt

High Fidelity is a bitter story by Nick Hornby. Rob Fleming is a record shop owner in London and sells vinyl records. He wants to move on after Laura, his long-term love, leaves him. With a writing style that looks like normal speech, you can trust Nick Hornby to take your grasp of spoken English to the next level.

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