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Classical books
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items If you want to step out of your comfort zone and try some new books, or simply love classics, this is the right choice for you.
Sections
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Political dystopia
Romantic novels
Psychological thriller
Historical
Modern literature
Philosophical
Political dystopia
5/5 overall rating
Like every other george orwell book - full of secrets, double meanings, and hidden messages of significance.
Animal Farm by George Orwell, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
5/5 overall rating
A slow book with the best jaw dropping plot twist
A novel set in a totalitarian society where the government, led by the Party and its leader Big Brother, exercises total control over all aspects of life. The protagonist, Winston S...
1984 by George Orwell, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
4/5 overall rating
A little slow at first
Future society where books are banned and "firemen" burn any that are found. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who begins to question the oppressive regime he serves after meeting his curious young neig...
Fahrenheit 451: A Novel by Ray Bradbury, Paperback
Romantic novels
5/5 book
Such a doomed love story, between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff is deep but incredibly destructive to them and people around them
I fell in love with this book and is one of my comfort reads
Wuthering Heights (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
Psychological thriller
Light and fun read
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other ...
Historical
A hard book to read, but for me a must
Really shows us how everyone's life can change in just a second
Anne Frank, who went into hiding with her family during the Holocaust to escape Nazi persecution. The diary, which was written between 1942 and 194...
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition
classic of modern American literature. It was first published in 1960 and is widely studied for its exploration of themes related to racial injustice, morality, and the loss of innocence.
To Kill a Mockingbird (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Barnes & Noble
Modern literature
Novel offers reflections on universal themes of identity, time, and death, which remain relevant today.
If you love to know what people think and find people's minds fascinating this one is for you!
Mrs. Dalloway (Signature Classics) by Virginia Woolf, Paperback
For those interested in existential philosophy, psychological depth, and literary innovation, The Metamorphosis is a must-read.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Paperback
Philosophical
A guide to artistic and personal growth, offering profound wisdom on living authentically and embracing solitude as a path to discovering one’s true voice.
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, Paperback
The novel challenges traditional moral and social expectations, making it a powerful exploration of individual freedom, the nature of existence, and the human condition.
The Stranger by Albert Camus, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Tragedy
One of the best plays I have read, one of my favs I return to it regullary
Themes of revenge, madness, mortality, and existential questioning are deeply explored throughout the play.
Hamlet (Folger Shakespeare Library Series) - Barnes & Noble