If you’re looking for a reading material that will hold your attention until the last page, there are hundreds of them that you can pick. But if you have never been big at reading books, chances are, you need a good story to spur you on. Here are just five of the many that we recommend to you men out there.
1. To Kill a Mockingbird. One of the best books of all time, Harper Lee spun a story that teaches readers the real meaning of honor and how one should never perceive something as right just because everyone else does. It is also laden with a lot of funny and entertaining parts, largely supplied by the two children in the story.
2. The Catcher in the Rye. This is an easy read – short and entertaining. Teenage boys will have no problem identifying with the main character, while older men will be reminded of earlier years characterized by angst and non-conformity.
3. A Time to Kill. This legal suspense by John Grisham cemented his status as one of the bestselling authors of his generation. Readers will find themselves rooting for Carl Lee (father of the Black girl who suffered from a violent crime in the hands of white men) and his legal team and hopefully will get the deeper message of the story.
4. Kane and Abel. The best among Jeffrey Archer’s many novels, this story takes readers in the exciting world of business wheeling and dealing. Centered on the competition between two stubborn and smart businessmen, Archer was able to create an exciting story that doesn’t lack sensitivity.
5. The Sword of Shannara. If you prefer fantasy adventure, this is a good one to get you started. Although Terry Brooks has been criticized by some as a copycat of Tolkien, we still think that he’s a great writer. After all, it’s the way you tell the story that matters most and Brooks is definitely a great story teller. An adventure-filled and entertaining read, the whole series introduce a handful of interesting characters – particularly Garet Jax in the third installment.