Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham

“Of Human Bondage” by W. Somerset Maugham is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the struggles of a young man named Philip Carey as he navigates life, love, and his search for meaning.
Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac

“Eugénie Grandet” by Honoré de Balzac is a novel that tells the story of a young woman named Eugénie who is trapped in a life of financial and emotional oppression.
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald

This Side of Paradise follows the life of Amory Blaine, a young man who struggles to find his identity and purpose in the changing social landscape of America in the early 20th century.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

In a dystopian future, Katniss Everdeen volunteers for a brutal televised competition where she must fight to the death against other teenagers in order to survive and protect her loved ones.
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis is a fantasy novel about two children who embark on a journey to rescue a prince and defeat an evil witch.
Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser

“Sister Carrie” by Theodore Dreiser follows the story of a young woman named Carrie, who leaves her small town to pursue a better life in Chicago, facing struggles and temptations along the way.
Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia by C.S. Lewis

“Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia” by C.S. Lewis is a fantasy novel where the Pevensie children, aided by Aslan, help Prince Caspian reclaim his throne from his evil uncle.
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

“Little Dorrit” by Charles Dickens is a novel that follows the life of Amy Dorrit, a young woman imprisoned with her family in Marshalsea debtors’ prison.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens

The Old Curiosity Shop follows the story of Little Nell and her grandfather, as they face financial troubles and encounter a range of eccentric characters in their quest for survival.
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins

The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins is a detective novel that revolves around the mysterious theft of a valuable diamond and the subsequent investigation to recover it.