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Must-Read Books & Novels That Make You Think
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items Emotionally rich novels and books for fans of complex subjects matters and thought-provoking stories. Find the immersive classics and underrated gems worth your next read 📖
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Literary Classics
Coming-of-Age Stories
Uncanny Fiction
Literary Classics
Timeless books with strong storytelling
The Great Gatsby is a timeless classic with an elegant and hauntingly human story.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Great Expectations is a strong literary classic everyone should read at least once! It's an excellent and emotionally-moving coming of age story that explores the character Pip's transformation from poverty to wealth.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
The Wizard of Oz book is truly a must-read for fans of the movie who want to know even more immersion into the story. My favorite part of this book is the mention of the China Country, which was completely left out of the film!
Wicked & The Wizard of Oz Books & More
Of Mice and Men is an excellent read I was introduced to in high school! I wrote my final paper on it after finding it to be one of the most emotionally moving stories I've ever read,
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Coming-of-Age Stories
Books that capture the chaos of transitioning from adolescence into adulthood
If you enjoyed the Pretty Little Liars TV series, I'd definitely encourage you to read the book series to discover everything the show left out!
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard (novel series)
Go Ask Alice is an excellent and engaging dark read! If you're a fan of the Pretty Little Liars series, you'll love this book!
Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks
Picnic at Hanging Rock is an awesome story for fans of mystery novels! This is a great book to connect with others on, as the true happenings of the story remain an ongoing debate among fans.
Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay
Old yeller is an excellent classic, coming-of-age story that explores the themes of growing up and the connection between humans and their animals. I was introduced to this book in 4th grade - it's perfect for readers of all ages!
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
The Nickel Boys is an intensely powerful and haunting novel that explores the brutalities faced in a reform school in the 1960s. Colson Whitehead masterfully combines historical context with emotionally deep writing, making this heartbreaking but ess...
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Little Fires Everywhere explores that intense contrast between privilege and hardship in a seemingly perfect suburban community. If you were a fan of the popular Hulu series of the same name, I'd definitely encourage checking out this book for furthe...
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Sharp Objects is a psychological thriller that focuses on a journalist's experience as she returns to her hometown to investigate a series of murders. This is a great dark read that explores the themes of trauma and familial turmoil, perfect for fans...
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Uncanny Fiction
Strange and eerie stories that effectively blend reality and imagination
I'd definitely recommend everyone who likes the Coraline movie go check out this book! There were many themes and details left out of the film that definitely add a great deal of insight to the story overall!
Coraline by Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean
R.L. Stines Goosebumps books comprrise an excellent horror series curated for youth that can be enjoyed at any age!
Goosebumps Book Series by R.L. Stine
Ready Player One is a super immersive and engaging fiction that really makes you think about the future!
Ready Player One: A Novel by Ernest Cline
If you like mythic themes and eerie atmospheres, you should check out this book! Neverwhere is a surreal story by Coraline author Neil Gaiman that takes readers on a journey that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.
Neverwhere: A Novel by Neil Gaiman