In order to enlighten oneself and to enhance language skills, there is no better alternative than reading books. Books entertain a reader and carry him/her to another world altogether. Different kinds of books are available in contemporary market for people and they can choose the best one that caters to their interests. Among all other genres fiction books are playing a vital role in exciting and thrilling the reader. Fiction can be understood as imagination in the form of a short story. These stories are based on the writers own experience or real life incidents. Fiction books range from mystery, science, adventure and romance. These books are written with the aim of instilling certain core values and principles therefore also have a social message. Sometimes these books have a touch of fantasy in them and an amusing array of characters.

Among these fiction books, the science fiction and romantic fiction books have grabbed the interest of the readers all over the world. Romantic fiction books are sometimes tragic integrated with a bit of action. Science fiction and romance stories are sometimes scary. We have the urge and suspense to find out what will happen next. The reader also experiences the whole situation of the novel.

Some of the timeless hot-sellers include Margaret Mitchell’s classic “Gone with the Wind” which has still sustained in capturing the imagination of its readers with its gripping plot. Another unforgettable and famous book is of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.Moreover the trend of online fiction books is also picking up pace as the reader does not need to flip through the pages.


- Raisa Raima