Books were, are and will continue to be one of the major sources of inspiration, wisdom and motivation. As one advances to college life, amongst all other things, a mature mindset and a strong knowledge base are some of the major objectives every student should aim for.

To help any college goer achieve that, here we present a list of top 5 books every college goer must read:

1. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

This book not only takes you through the journey of mankind through anthropological, zoological economical, genetic approach but also imparts valuable insights on human nature that changes one's perspective about the world as we see it.

2. Norwegian wood by Haruki Murakami

This is a story about true love and friendship, when one college student has to change his life principles and attitude to everything that happens around. It teaches us to appreciate friendship and people who love us, and be ready to accept the ugly truth of life.

3. 1984 by George Orwell

A world divided between three totalitarian states. A total control, elimination of all human values, and attempts to survive in this world full of hatred. Will you be able to challenge the system? Are you strong enough to remain for ever one and not to lose your individuality?

4. One Hundred years of Solitude by by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

This is a myth-novel, an epic novel, a novel-paroemia about the evolution of humanity where each of us is doomed to loneliness, and where loneliness is the only thing that dominates the world where everything is tangled with the ties of fatal love. A perfect reading for college students to understand and estimate the importance of a family and close people who support them.

5. A short history of almost everything by Bill Bryson

For all the science students out there and even for every other curious mind, what Bill Bryson offers in this book is indespensible. With his comic tone and witty sarcasm, he makes sure a reader never gets bored and wants to gain more.