100 fiction books to read in a lifetime

Never Let Me Go

In a hauntingly beautiful tale, Kazuo Ishiguro explores love, friendship, and the fragility of life through the eyes of Kathy, a woman refle…

Lord of the Flies

A group of schoolboys stranded on a desert island descends into savagery, revealing the darkest aspects of human nature in this dystopian cl…

Kindred

A gripping time-travel narrative that explores the brutal realities of American slavery and the enduring impact of racial injustice.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde's scandalous tale of a man who trades his soul for eternal youth explores the dark side of beauty and morality.

Catch-22

A darkly comedic and satirical tale of a WWII airman navigating the absurdities and horrors of war.

War and Peace

Experience the epic sweep of history and human life in Tolstoy's masterpiece, brought to life by a celebrated translation.

Anna Karenina

Tolstoy's masterpiece explores the passionate and tragic life of Anna Karenina, a woman whose emotional journey captivates readers with its …

Love in the Time of Cholera

A sweeping love story that spans decades, intertwining the lives of three people in a tale of passion, longing, and the enduring power of lo…

The Handmaid's Tale

In a chilling dystopian future, Offred navigates a world where women are stripped of their rights and forced into reproductive servitude. A …

The Shining

A family's winter retreat at the isolated Overlook Hotel turns into a nightmare as dark forces awaken, threatening their sanity and lives.

The Book Thief

Dracula

A chilling tale of vampiric horror that reflects the anxieties of late 19th-century society, with London as the true heart of darkness.

The Brothers Karamazov

A profound exploration of faith, doubt, and morality in 19th century Russia, Dostoyevsky's final novel is a timeless masterpiece of world li…

The Kite Runner

A powerful tale of friendship, redemption, and the enduring bonds of family, set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history.

Atonement

A young girl's false accusation alters lives forever in this gripping tale of love, guilt, and redemption.

Life of Pi

After a shipwreck, a young boy named Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a 450-pound Benga…

The Catcher in the Rye

Holden Caulfield's disillusioned voice and rebellious spirit capture the angst of adolescence in this iconic American novel.

The Great Gatsby

In the glittering chaos of the Jazz Age, a mysterious millionaire throws extravagant parties, but his obsession with the past threatens to u…

One Hundred Years of Solitude

A Nobel Prize-winning masterpiece that weaves a rich tapestry of magical realism, love, and solitude across generations in the mythical town…

1984

In a world where Big Brother is always watching, one man dares to rebel. A chilling exploration of totalitarianism and the power of the stat…

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece explores a future where technological advancement and societal conditioning prioritize stability over …

The Road

A father and son journey through a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape, facing unimaginable challenges in a world stripped of hope. This Pu…

Frankenstein

A groundbreaking novel that sparked the science fiction genre, Frankenstein tells the tale of a scientist's horrifying creation and its cons…

The Alchemist

Join Santiago, a young shepherd, on a transformative journey from Spain to Egypt in search of treasure, guided by omens and his heart's desi…