The Sea Wolf by Jack London
The Sea Wolf by Jack London is a gripping tale of a literary critic who is rescued by a brutal and enigmatic sea captain, and the power struggle that ensues.
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Isaevich Solzhenitsyn
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich follows the life of a prisoner named Ivan Denisovich Shukhov as he endures the hardships of a Soviet labor camp.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
“Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston follows Janie Crawford’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment as she navigates love, loss, and identity in 1930s Florida.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak is a powerful story set in Nazi Germany, following a young girl named Liesel Meminger as she steals books and learns the power of words.
The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
“The Betrothed” by Alessandro Manzoni is a historical novel set in 17th-century Italy, following the love story of Renzo and Lucia amidst political and religious turmoil.
Adam Bede by George Eliot
Adam Bede, a strong and virtuous carpenter, falls in love with Hetty Sorrel, a beautiful but vain girl, leading to tragic consequences in their small community.
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
“The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende is a captivating family saga set in Chile, exploring themes of love, politics, and the supernatural through three generations of the Trueba family.
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote is a true crime novel that tells the chilling story of the brutal murder of a Kansas family and the investigation that followed.
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There is a fantasy novel where Alice enters a mirror and encounters strange characters in a world filled with nonsensical logic and wordplay.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” follows the life of Francie Nolan as she navigates poverty and family struggles in early 20th century Brooklyn, finding solace in books and her dreams.