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items You may have heard of the adage “so many books, so little time.” While that is unfortunately true, reading the books to read before you die listed above will help you ensure you don’t miss the classics. Every now and then, you may ask yourself “what ...
This book is a timeless classic that discusses human behavior and the collective conscience of The Deep South during the 20th century. This book discusses hypocrisy, prejudice, hatred, love and innocence with humor to create an amazing novel that you...
To Kill a Mockingbird a book by Harper Lee
1984 is George Orwell’s dystopian and totalitarian world where fear, control and lies take over the lives of people. Look into the life of Winston Smith who struggles with his nature in a world where free will, individuality, and love are not allowed...
1984 a book by George Orwell and Erich Fromm
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Chances are, you’ve heard about this book. Harry Potter is an integral part of the childhood of millions of people. In this book, you can join Harry as he journeys into the Wizarding World and he triumphs over Lord Voldemort. Throughout these books, ...
Harrius Potter Et Philosophi Lapis: (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) a book by J K Rowling
. This trilogy will definitely leave you at the edge of your seat.
J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings: The Hobbit, the Fellowship of the Ring, the Two Towers, the Return of the King a book by J. R. R. Tolkien
The Great Gatsby is one of the most exciting yet sorrowful books you will ever read. The novel was published in 1925 and perfectly shows how decadent the Jazz Age was. It will teach you a valuable lesson that not everyone is fortunate in love.
The Great Gatsby a book by F Scott Fitzgerald
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This book is dubbed as one of the most interesting books to read and most famous novels of all time. Pride And Prejudice tells the story of the courtship of two very opposite characters in a world where courtesy and manners are integral.
Pride and Prejudice a book by Christina Lupton, Jane Austen, and James Kinsley
One of the most influential books ever published, the Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank tells the raw account of her life as she hides from the Nazi soldiers. Despite the circumstances she is facing, she still believes that naturally, people have a...
The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition a book by Anne Frank, Mirjam Pressler, Otto H Frank, et al.
This book is set in Germany in 1939. It follows Liesel as she tries to rescue books from Nazi rule. At the same time, her family has hidden a Jewish fighter living in their home’s basement. When you read this book, you’ll get to experience courage th...
The Book Thief a book by Markus Zusak
You may be wondering now: what book should I read? Well, you may have heard or even watched the film, but reading The Hobbit is a must for every Lord of the Rings fan. It follows the courageous Bilbo Baggins as he travels in the harsh Middle Earth to...
The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again a book by J. R. R. Tolkien and J R R Tolkien
In this book, you will get to join four sisters, each boasting their own personality, as they grow up during 19th Century New England. You will get to bask in their unique struggles and understand their flaws as they turn into strong women.
Little Women a book by Louisa M. Alcott
This book has an unlikely plot. Here, books are not allowed, and it is Guy Montag’s job to burn all the books he comes across. This book is usually compared to 1984 by George Orwell. Here, author Ray Bradbury’s dystopian world can be seen as his comm...
Fahrenheit 451 (Reissue) a book by Ray D Bradbury
When it comes to the books that everyone should read, Jane Eyre is always part of the list. It introduces you to arguably one of the most influential and likable fictional heroines of all time. Jane Eyre is not only a strong, but also an unbroken wom...
Jane Eyre a book by Charlotte Bronte and Stevie Davies
Animal Farm is definitely one of the books to read before you die. This satire was published in 1945. In many ways, this book was truly ahead of its time. The book uniquely examines some of the realistic risks associated with revolution, as well as t...
Animal Farm: 75th Anniversary Edition (Anniversary) a book by George Orwell, Russell Baker, and Tea Obreht
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This book has been turned into one of the most successful films of all time. It is set in The Civil War in the charming south. The main character lives in an immensely challenging situation, and she tries to navigate how to love amidst the brewing wa...
Gone with the Wind a book by Margaret Mitchell and Pat Conroy
A charming yet cynical novel, The Catcher In The Rye will let you in on the challenges of adolescence. In this book, you get to follow sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield, and as you read his experiences, you will make up your mind about the character.
The Catcher in the Rye a book by J. D. Salinger
When it comes to the most interesting books to read ever written, this book takes the case. Here, you will meet Charlotte, an adorable spider, as well as Fern, a farmer’s daughter. Watch the two try to save Wilbur the piglet from being killed. This b...
Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner a book by Kate DiCamillo, E B White, and Garth Williams
This is another renowned fantasy world, especially for children. Narnia is the home of magnificent and interesting creatures that have their own morals. As you read this book, don’t forget to let your imagination run wild, especially as you get to me...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe a book by C S Lewis and Pauline Baynes
This book was published in 1939, and it is set during The Great Depression. The Grapes of Wrath centers on an Oklahoma family who is forced to travel to California. Here, you will get to see America as it is divided into the haves and have-nots, as w...
The Grapes of Wrath a book by John Steinbeck and Robert Demott
The Lord of the Flies is a classic novel that follows boys that are marooned on an island. Here, they regress into becoming savages, and their joyful island existence turns into a cruel nightmare.
Lord of the Flies a book by William Golding, Lois Lowry, and Jennifer Buehler
The Kite Runner tells the story of a one-of-a-kind friendship. It centers on Amir who tries to find the only friend he’s ever had who previously abandoned him because of the ethnic and religious differences that happened in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The Kite Runner a book by Khaled Hosseini
Of Mice And Men tells the complex story of a friendship between George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers in California. Here, their bond strengthens as their work towards their dreams of owning their land and pets.
Of Mice and Men a book by John Steinbeck
In this novel, you will get to know Dr Manette, an eighteen years political prisoner as he is released and returns to England with Lucie, his daughter. Here, two men fall in love with Lucie and they become entwined in a story of love and sacrifice.
A Tale of Two Cities a book by Charles Dickens, A N Wilson, and Frederick Busch
The most interesting books to read do not always have a happy ending. This is probably the most famous love story ever written. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that centers on the joy of young love, and the complexity of revenge.
Romeo and Juliet a book by William Shakespeare, Barbara a. Mowat, and Paul Werstine
Join human Arthur Dent on a great adventure across the galaxy in this book. Here, you will learn not to take the universe seriously and forget all the meanings you have in your life because everyone knows the real meaning of life is simply 42.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy a book by Douglas Adams
Wuthering Heights is a book you shouldn’t miss to read. It is ridden with passion. This book was published in 1847 and it showcases great storytelling packed with rivalry and revenge as it follows Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
Wuthering Heights a book by Emily Bronte, Lucasta Miller, Coralie Bickford-Smith, et al.
This book has reaped multiple awards. The Color Purple is a sorrowful story that discusses the lives of colored women in the USA during the 1930s. Challenged and censored, the harsh reality in The Color Purple will truly leave you shaken.
The Color Purple a book by Alice Walker
Alice In Wonderland proves that the potential of imagination is endless. If you’re not a fan of the real world and like to imagine your own reality, Alice in Wonderland is definitely the ultimate book to read.
Alice in Wonderland a book by Lewis Carroll
This book showcases a combination of gothic thriller, romance novel, and a cautionary tale. Frankenstein is definitely a story like no other. It was written by Mary Shelley when she was just eighteen and it inspires readers to ask themselves shatteri...
Frankenstein (Revised) a book by Mary Shelley and Maurice Hindle
Often dubbed as The Great American Novel, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is a book you shouldn’t miss. It is both deep and complex, and shows friendship and shifting societal norms.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) a book by Mark Twain, LILLI Carre, John Seelye, et al.
Dubbed as one of the best books to read, the impact of his novel cannot be denied. In this book, readers travel through life with Billy Pilgrim as he experiences World War II. He has been abducted from Tralfamadore. Both rich and funny, this book hop...
Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel a book by Ryan North, Kurt Vonnegut, and Albert Monteys