We all have seen popular works of fiction come across our social media feeds often. But what about lesser known books? Keep reading to find out about nine lesser known books that you should read!
We all have come across a novel that isn’t well known and enjoyed it a lot. Too often, we try to read what is popular and overlook nooks that aren’t a best seller or a must read.
This list focuses on nine novels that you should read that you otherwise won’t come across. Even famous authors have novels that are often overlooked and ignored. You can see the full list below!
Nine Lesser Known Books That You Should Read
- Children of the Dust by Louise Lawrence
- Fortunate Son by Walter Mosely
- The Street of a Thousand Blossoms by Gail Tsukiyama
- The Bone Witch trilogy by Rin Chupeco
- Momo by Michael Ende
- The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil by George Saunders
- Memory and Dream by Charles de Lint
- Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
- Last Chance to See by Douglas Adam
The Bone Witch trilogy by Rin Chupeco
A novel that I enjoyed a lot more than I expected is The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco. It is a fantasy novel that follows Tea as she accidently brings her dead brother to life and learns how to be a witch. She leaves her home and apprentices under a witch and learns how to use her newfound abilities.
Last Chance to See
Many people are familiar with Douglas Adams and his popular series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Last Chance to See is about Adams and Carwardine’s adventures as they visit various locations, trying to species that are almost extinct. It is a true story of Adams visit to Madagascar in 1985.
Conclusion
These are the nine lesser name books that you should read. While these novels don’t get the same attention, they are still great reads. How many of these books have you read? Let us know in the comments below!
Read Momo in German.
Quite fun, interesting and engaging.
Look up P. S. Winn.
I despise being lied to—the very definition of FICTION.