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Favorite Classic Novels 📖
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items Classics can be fun! My classic book collection is like stepping into a grand ballroom filled with enchanting tales. Each book is a sparkling gem, offering a journey through time and emotions. From the thrilling adventures that keep me on the edge of...
This will forever be my favorite book. I can read it over and over again and always find something new to be in awe about.
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
Jane is such a smart author worth everyone's time. She know how to pull you into the story and make you crave the love she writes about.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
A very sad and heart wrenching story about women's suffering. What I find the most fascinating and sad about this book is how many parallels you can make with the world we live in.
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Powerful sequel to her iconic dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale." Set fifteen years after the events of the first book, "The Testaments" offers a gripping narrative through the perspectives of three women who are connected to the oppressive regime...
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, Paperback
Take a bow before the first science fiction author ever! Mary Shelly was a genius, and these is one of those books that you have to read if you call yourself a reader! ;)
It's a history in itself!
It's a history in itself!
Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? I'm certainly not! This is a very interesting book, written in a very unique way! The way she can write from so many people's pov is truly fascinating!
The Waves by Virginia Woolf
A captivating and intense novel that delves into themes of passion, revenge, and the destructive power of love. The story is set in the wild and rugged Yorkshire moors, which serve as a fitting backdrop to the tumultuous relationships and emotions of...
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
A chilling portrayal of a dystopian society where totalitarianism, surveillance, and propaganda strip individuals of freedom and identity. It remains a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked power and the erosion of truth in the pursuit of cont...
1984 (Centennial Edition) by George Orwell, Paperback
A thought-provoking exploration of censorship, conformity, and the power of knowledge. It depicts a future society where books are banned, and critical thinking is suppressed, emphasizing the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of a so...
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
This is a profound exploration of racial injustice and moral integrity in 1930s Alabama. It challenges societal norms through the innocent perspective of Scout Finch, offering timeless lessons about empathy, compassion, and standing up for what is ri...
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
A dystopian novel that critiques a society controlled by technology, consumerism, and social conditioning. It explores themes of individuality, freedom, and the dehumanizing effects of a scientifically engineered utopia, presenting a cautionary tale ...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Satirical allegory that critiques totalitarianism through the lens of a farm where animals revolt against their human owner, only to see new leaders replicate the oppression they fought against. It cleverly explores themes of power, corruption, and t...
Animal Farm by George Orwell
A nobel prize winner Ivo Andric wrote this novel that I fell in love with.This is a novel that spans centuries of Balkan history through the lens of a bridge in the town of Višegrad. It explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the passage ...
The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andric
Masterful novel that delves into themes of love, morality, and societal expectations. It offers deep insights into human emotions and relationships, while also providing a rich portrayal of 19th-century Russian society.
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
An epic novel that intertwines the lives of Russian aristocrats during the Napoleonic Wars. It explores themes of love, war, and the search for meaning in life, offering profound insights into history, society, and the human condition.
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Profound exploration of faith, morality, and the human psyche. It delves into the complex relationships and philosophical debates among the Karamazov family, offering a deep reflection on spirituality, free will, and the nature of good and evil.
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
witty and charming novel that explores the life and romantic entanglements of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and somewhat misguided young woman in Regency-era England. It humorously critiques societal norms and the complexities of matchmaking, while also ...
Emma by Jane Austen
This is a novel that examines the complexities of human nature through the character of Prince Myshkin, a compassionate and naive soul who navigates the morally corrupt society of 19th-century Russia. It delves into themes of innocence, love, and the...
The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
This novel explores themes of guilt, morality, and redemption through the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a impoverished ex-student who commits a murder and struggles with the psychological and moral consequences
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
"L'Étranger" - It explores the existential themes of absurdity and alienation through the story of Meursault, a detached and indifferent protagonist who navigates life's mundane routines and unexpected events with an almost unsettling calmness.
The Stranger by Albert Camus
The novel celebrated for its lyrical prose, rich characterization, and profound insights into the human condition. It has been translated into several languages and continues to be studied and appreciated for its literary merit and cultural significa...
Death and the Dervish - Mesa Selimovic - Barnes & Noble
This novel is a seminal work of modernist literature, exploring themes of memory, time, and the complexities of human relationships through the experiences of the Ramsay family during their visits to the Isle of Skye. Woolf's stream-of-consciousness ...
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
Novel that unfolds over the course of a single day in post-World War I London. It delves into the thoughts and experiences of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class woman preparing for a party, and Septimus Warren Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran grappl...
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, Paperback
"My Name is Red" is a novel by Turkish author Orhan Pamuk. It intertwines history, art, and mystery in 16th-century Istanbul, following a group of miniaturists working on a book for the Sultan. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the cla...
My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk
This book tells the story of two rival gangs of boys in Budapest who engage in battles for control over their playground, Paul Street. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, rivalry, and the loss of innocence as the boys navigate their con...
The Paul Street Boys by Molnar Ferenc
This novel is a masterpiece of Spanish literature and is considered one of the greatest works of fiction ever written. It explores themes of reality versus illusion, idealism versus pragmatism, and the power of imagination. Through its memorable char...
Don Quixote - Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra - Barnes & Noble
Poignant novel that follows Astrid Magnussen, a young girl navigating through foster care after her mother is imprisoned for murder. The story explores Astrid's journey of self-discovery, resilience, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationsh...
White Oleander by Janet Fitch, Paperback
A gripping novel that explores the dark side of human nature through the experiences of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. As they attempt to govern themselves, their society descends into chaos and violence, revealing the inherent savage...
Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Paperback
This novel explores themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess, creating a vivid portrait of the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties in the United States. Fitzgerald's lyrical prose, complex characters, and explorat...
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Paperback
Richly immersive novel that vividly captures the tumultuous era of the Russian Revolution through the eyes of Marina Makarova. Janet Fitch's lyrical prose and Marina's compelling journey of love, loss, and self-discovery make it a poignant exploratio...
The Revolution of Marina M by Janet Fitch, Paperback
The second book in her series centered around Marina Makarova, a young woman navigating the tumultuous events of early 20th-century Russia. The novel follows Marina's journey through the Russian Revolution, exploring themes of revolution, art, love, ...
Chimes of a Lost Cathedral by Janet Fitch, Paperback
ChatGPT "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood is a captivating historical novel based on the true story of Grace Marks, a Canadian woman convicted of murder in the 19th century. Atwood weaves a mesmerizing tale around Grace, exploring her complex psyche, ...
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, Paperback