The Great Gatsby
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Published: 1925
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.2
Description
A classic novel set in the Roaring Twenties, it explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream through the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Author: Harper Lee
Published: 1960
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.5
Description
Set in the American South, this novel tackles issues of racism and injustice through the eyes of young Scout Finch.
1984
Author: George Orwell
Published: 1949
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: 4.4
Description
A dystopian classic that explores totalitarianism and the consequences of a surveillance state in a bleak future.
Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane Austen
Published: 1813
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.25
Description
A timeless romance novel that examines societal expectations and the misunderstandings that can arise from pride and prejudice.
The Catcher in the Rye
Author: J.D. Salinger
Published: 1951
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4
Description
Narrated by the teenage Holden Caulfield, the novel explores themes of alienation and the search for authenticity.
The Hobbit
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Published: 1937
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.6
Description
A fantasy adventure novel that follows Bilbo Baggins on a quest to help a group of dwarves reclaim their homeland from a dragon.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Author: J.K. Rowling
Published: 1997
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.7
Description
The first book in the beloved Harry Potter series, it introduces readers to the magical world of Hogwarts and the young wizard Harry Potter.
Moby-Dick
Author: Herman Melville
Published: 1851
Genre: Adventure
Rating: 4.1
Description
An epic tale of obsession, revenge, and the relentless pursuit of the great white whale, Moby Dick.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Published: 1954
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.55
Description
The first volume of the epic fantasy trilogy follows Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship on their quest to destroy the One Ring.
The Shining
Author: Stephen King
Published: 1977
Genre: Horror
Rating: 4.3
Description
A psychological horror novel that tells the story of the Torrance family's terrifying experiences at the haunted Overlook Hotel.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Author: C.S. Lewis
Published: 1950
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4.15
Description
The first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series, it follows the adventures of children who discover the magical land of Narnia.
The Da Vinci Code
Author: Dan Brown
Published: 2003
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 3.8
Description
A gripping mystery thriller that follows Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels the secrets of the Da Vinci Code.
The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Published: 1988
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4.25
Description
A philosophical novel that tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy, on his quest to discover his personal legend.
The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Published: 2008
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: 4.3
Description
In a dystopian future, Katniss Everdeen becomes a symbol of rebellion when she volunteers to take her sister's place in the brutal Hunger Games.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Author: Stieg Larsson
Published: 2005
Genre: Mystery
Rating: 4.1
Description
A gripping mystery novel featuring investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the enigmatic hacker Lisbeth Salander.
The Road
Author: Cormac McCarthy
Published: 2006
Genre: Dystopian
Rating: 4
Description
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, it follows a father and son's harrowing journey to survive and find safety.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Author: Douglas Adams
Published: 1979
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: 4.35
Description
A comedic science fiction series that follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent after Earth's destruction.
The Giver
Author: Lois Lowry
Published: 1993
Genre: Dystopian
Rating: 4.12
Description
A dystopian novel set in a seemingly perfect society where young Jonas discovers the dark truth beneath the surface.