5 Books that Every Twenty Something Should Read

I admit, there are some books that I picked up from high school honors english...but in any case, I like to think of myself as a bibliophile. So, these are just a few of the books that every twenty something (or just any person of any age) should read.

1. The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

-introduced me to subtlety in language. Reminded me that, at its height, literature can also be architecture.

2. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

-A narrative on race that is not about race.

3. This is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz

-Caffeinated writing. A collection of short stories.

4. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

-two words: generation gap. Searching for one's identity.

5. Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami

-One of those books you keep coming back to-funny, tragic, delicious.

What are your top 5 books? Tell me below in the comments-I'm always looking for new reading material! :)

cheers, all,
M.A.