Reading is an important activity as it sparks the flame of creativity within students. Reading a profound book has an influence on the perspective of the students, as how they look at certain situations and in return how it affects their life. Some of the books motivate students to dream big and never settle for less or small. These motivational books help develop self-confidence and the will to do whatever you have ever dreamt of. Here are some of the books which will motivate you and also at the same time help in your college days to feel a little more special.

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni*****

The Palace of Illusion

A reimagining of the world-famous Indian epic, the “Mahabharat”-told from the point of view of an amazing woman. Relevant to today’s war-torn world, ‘The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical. Narrated by Panchali, the wife of the legendary Pandavas brothers in the Mahabharat, the novel gives us a new interpretation of this ancient tale. The novel traces the princess Panchaali’s life, beginning with her birth in fire and following her spirited balancing act as a woman with five husbands who have been cheated out of their kingdom. Panchali is swept into their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war involving all the important kings of India. Meanwhile, we never lose sight of her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husband’s most dangerous enemy. Panchali is a fiery female redefining for us a world of warriors, gods, and the ever-manipulating hands of fate.