India, Sept. 27 -- For readers fascinated by the biggest questions about existence, science and human experience, some books offer a fascinating way to explore ideas that can be difficult to understand. From the nature of time and the structure of the universe to consciousness, decision-making and the workings of the brain, these books bring complex subjects closer to general readers.

Here are 10 thought-provoking books that explore time, space, consciousness and the human mind from different scientific and philosophical perspectives.

1. A Brief History of Time - Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time takes readers through major questions in cosmology, including the origin and development of the universe, black holes...