Is reading the deepest intellectual experience? Today is World Book Day, and to celebrate it we look at enthralling works that deserve a place on everyone’s shelves.
Eight books that could transform your life
Must reads: In England, 46% of people aged between 16 and 24 do not read in their spare time. Glossary
Totalitarian - When a political system or leader requires complete subservience to the state. In a totalitarian system, people are not allowed to express their own opinions.
Mutations - Changes to the structure of genes.
Telepathic - Able to read the thoughts of another person.