“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” Reading for some is a habit, for some, it is just an activity to pass the time. But for some reading is more a part of their personality, as in they cannot just be separated and for Sriti Jha, this holds true. Sriti Jha or Pragya, as we better know her from Iniya Iru Malargal that airs on Zee Tamil, is, without doubt, a talented actress who has won the hearts of viewers from across the globe.
Watch Sriti Jha playing the part of Pragya in the show Iniya Iru Malargal.
Her Instagram posts are filled with pictures of the books that she has been reading and activities related to books that she does.
So, if enjoy reading books like Sriti, here’s a list of five titles that are recommended based on the actress’ reading list. Take a look…
1. Neverwhere: Published in 1997, Neverwhere is a dark but gripping novel about the trials and tribulations of a young businessman, written by Neil Gaiman.
2. The Sense of An Ending: A novel written by the British author Julian Barnes. Published in 2011 this book narrates the story of a retired man and his reflections of his past life.
3. The Outsider: A horror novel by the celebrated American author Stephen King. The story revolves around the murder investigation of an eleven-year-old boy who is found dead.
4. Poonachi: Permaul Murugan, is a Tamil writer, whose novel ‘One Part Woman’ created a stir in the country and was banned and burnt. Poonachi is a comeback statement by the writer. For this is the tale of an orphaned black goat set against the backdrop of social commentary.
5. A Wild Sheep Chase: A novel by the famous Japanese author Haruki Murakami, it explores the Japanese cultural identities post World War II.
Have you read any of these books? Let us know your favourite one in the comments below!
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