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Top five books everyone must read and why

1. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
by Edward Albee.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf exhibits an entertaining yet trying perspective of reality and illusion. Whatever you think you know about truth and certainty, this book will make you rethink.

2. The Life of Pi
by Yann Martel
The Life of Pi is great for an easy and enjoyable read. Don't expect a uniquely happy story, however, because this book gets intense!

3. Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
Yet another fusion between fiction and reality, Hamlet never ceases to taunt the reader.

4. The Magician's Nephew
by C.S. Lewis
Although typically marketed for adolescents, The Magician's Nephew pleases readers young and old. As part of the Chronicles of Narnia, this book is best read with the entire series, but is still perfectly enjoyable by itself.

5. The House on Mango Street
by Sandra Cisneros
The House on Mango Street provides a deep insight into culture and desire. Whether you are struggling with your own identity, or simply seeking to read an insightful piece of literature, the House on Mango Street will surely provide.

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