The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis

“The Magician’s Nephew” by C.S. Lewis follows two children who stumble upon magical rings that transport them to different worlds, including the creation of Narnia.

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

To the Lighthouse is a modernist novel by Virginia Woolf that explores the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time through the lens of the Ramsay family.

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Mrs. Dalloway, written by Virginia Woolf, follows a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a high-society woman in 1920s London, as she reflects on her past and contemplates the meaning of life.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved by Toni Morrison is a haunting tale set in post-Civil War America, following a former slave haunted by the ghost of her dead daughter, exploring themes of trauma and identity.

Hard Times by Charles Dickens

Hard Times by Charles Dickens is a social novel that criticizes the negative impacts of industrialization on society, focusing on the lives of workers and the dehumanizing effects of utilitarianism.

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

Around the World in Eighty Days follows Phileas Fogg as he embarks on a journey to circumnavigate the globe in order to win a wager, facing various challenges and adventures along the way.

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a satirical novel set during World War II, following the experiences of a US Army Air Forces bombardier named Yossarian, who struggles with the absurdity and contradictory logic of military bureaucracy.

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

On the Road by Jack Kerouac is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the adventures of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty as they travel across America, exploring freedom, self-discovery, and the Beat Generation.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

“East of Eden” by John Steinbeck is a multigenerational saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, exploring themes of good versus evil, family dynamics, and the struggle for identity.

Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

“Northanger Abbey” is a satirical novel by Jane Austen that follows the adventures of Catherine Morland as she navigates love, friendship, and the pitfalls of her overactive imagination.