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Timeless READS 📚✔️
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items I put together this list of books that I believe EVERYONE should read at least ONCE! Whether they challenge your perspective, spark deep emotions, or simply tell an unforgettable story, these books are MUST READS. Hope you find something that inspire...
The Little Prince was the first book I ever read and I still LOVE it! The story explores deep themes of love, loneliness, and the importance of seeing beyond appearances. One of the most BEAUTIFUL things about this book is that it changes with you as...
The Little Prince | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
You should read The Stranger because it challenges ideas of MORALITY, emotion, and societal expectations. Camus’ exploration of EXISTENTIALISM & ABSURDISM makes you question what it truly means to be human. It’s a short yet DEEPLY thought-provoki...
The Stranger | Albert Camus
If you ever find yourself thinking "SHOULD I read this book?" the answer is always YES! There’s a lot of quotable lines in this book and everyone can interprets it differently. I reccomend!
The Catcher in the Rye | J. D. Salinger
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” That's the TRUEST thing I've ever read that represents society so perfectly. Absolute MASTERPIECE!
Animal Farm | George Orwell
You should DEFINITELY get this book! It's not a hard read, but there is so much to think about later. The book forever changed my perception of “truth”.
1984 | George Orwell
I will NEVER stop talking about this book! It changed my whole mindset, absolutely WORTH reading!
The Picture of Dorian Gray | Oscar Wilde
I LOVE reading Shaekspeare, I feel so fancy. I've read Hamlet 6+ times and I have watched like tons of versions. Its one of THE BEST plays ever! If you enjoy overthinking life like a true philosopher, questioning everyone's motives, or just love a bi...
Hamlet | William Shakespeare
I CRIED! This story stayed with me a few days! I can't believe she was 19 when she wrote such an amazing story. Definetly one of my FAVORITE classic.
Frankenstein 1818 | Mary Shelley
As a kid, I always felt sorry for the tree and resented the boy. Now when I'm older, I LOVE this book but cry everytime. It just hits different. I think it teaches a GREAT lesson!
The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein
Norwegian Wood was the first Murakami book I read, a birthday gift that quickly became unforgettable. I loved how VIVIDLY he describes scenes, making every moment feel REAL. The story’s mix of love, loss, and self discovery, lingers long after readin...
Norwegian Wood | Haruki Murakami
Ten Little Indians is a BRILLIANTLY crafted mystery that keeps you hooked from start to finish! Agatha Christie masterfully builds suspense, making you question everything as the characters disappear one by one. The clever plot twists, and shocking e...
Ten Little Indians | Agatha Christie
IT'S SOO GOOD! It's one of those books that you have to give time to, because it's philosophical, but so WORTH it! I recommend it to those who enjoy introspective, character driven stories that explore time, memory, and the complexities of human rela...
To the Lighthouse | Virginia Woolf
THIS BOOK!! 🌟 Reading ‘Perfume’ by Patrick Süskind was such a magical experience that no single label can capture its essence. A well paced and engrossing tale. I loved how the characterization and dynamic of the members unfolded. Ties well together...
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Patrick Süskind
I'm still not over this book. I wish i could reread it! Definitely RECOMMEND!
Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller
I LOVE it! I remember my 8th grade English teacher recommending me this book. I would stay after school everyday to talk to him about it. It makes me a better person every time I reread it.
Tuesdays with Morrie | Mitch Albom
Wow! What writing. It is also in my favorites bookshelf. A MUST READ for classic horror.
Dracula | Bram Stoker
Experience the absurd. Albert Camus philosophy absurdism. This book isPERFECT and most definitely a must read. I couldn't recommend it enough!!!
The Outsider | Albert Camus
Kafka on the Shore is a SURREAL journey that defies logic but overwhelms with emotion. Murakami weaves a dreamlike narrative filled with fate, memory, and identity, blending reality and the fantastical effortlessly. His charactersare UNFORGETTABLE, a...
Kafka on the Shore | Haruki Murakami
The Fall is a gripping, UNSETTLING read that pulls you into a confessional monologue you CAN'T ignore. Jean Baptiste Clamence’s self reflection feels both raw and manipulative, forcing you to question your own morality. It’s a short book, but every w...
The Fall | Albert Camus
A GREAT classic! The Brothers Karamazov is a deep, EMOTIONAL dive into faith, doubt, love, and guilt. Dostoevsky weaves a powerful story of a broken family, exploring human nature in all its complexity. It’s intense, philosophical, and UNFORGRTTABLE....
The Brothers Karamazov | Dostoyevsky
I LOVED the narrator and how it was written. It's how a 15-year-old boy would talk. His voice was so ENGAGING. And he really made me FEEL what he was "thinking" and "feeling." 10/10!
The Outsiders | S. E. Hinton
Read The Crucible because it’s a POWERFUL story about fear, lies, and how easily people turn against each other. It’s intense, still RELEVANT, and makes you THINK. Definitely WORTH IT!
The Crucible | Arthur Miller
If you’re into stories that are both elegant and deeply EMOTIONAL, this one’s a MUST READ! The Age of Innocence is all about LOVE duty, and the quiet heartbreak of wanting something you can’t have.
The Age of Innocence | Edith Wharton
A Clockwork Orange is a WILD, unsettling ride that messes with your mind in THE BEST WAY. It’s brutal, thought provoking, and forces you to QUESTION free will, morality, and how far society should go to control behavior. This book is UNFORGETTABLE. H...
A Clockwork Orange | Anthony Burgess
I’ve LOVED this book ever since our class had to read it for an assigned reading. I’ve bought my own personal copy now. This book is a dreamy, tragic dive into obsession, wealth, and the illusion of the American Dream. MUST READ!
The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald
This book is so good. It really is DIFFICULT to put down. I loved it and I think you will too! It's chilling, gripping, and feels WAY too real at times.
The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood
You SHOULD read “Never Let Me Go” because it makes you think about life, love, and what it TRULY means to be human. It’s haunting, BEAUTIFULLY written, and stays with you long after you finish it!
Never Let Me Go | Kazuo Ishiguro
This book is a MUST READ for anyone who hasn't read it already! it will have you questioning everything you have ever known. And isn't that why we read anyway? To question ourselves and so much more? Don't be afraid to read this book, you will never ...
The Giver | Lois Lowry
You SHOULD read this book because it’s raw, POWERFUL, and deeply moving. Maya Angelou’s storytelling is beautiful, even when she’s describing pain and injustice. It’s the kind of story that STICKS with you and makes you see the world DIFFERENTLY.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Maya Angelou
This is most likely my favorite of all of Coelho's novels so far. This one totally did not disappoint my expectations, which were already raised high. The entire story line and plot caused me to become totally engrossed from beginning to end. It was ...
The Spy | Paulo Coelho