100 fiction books to read in a lifetime

Maus

A powerful graphic novel that blends the harrowing story of a Holocaust survivor with the complex relationship between father and son, told …

Demon Copperhead

A modern retelling of David Copperfield set in a poverty-stricken American community, Demon Copperhead is a gripping tale of survival, resil…

The Vegetarian

A shocking act of rebellion in South Korea, 'The Vegetarian' explores themes of shame, desire, and the struggle to understand others through…

Americanah

A powerful exploration of love, race, and identity, following a young Nigerian woman's journey from her homeland to America and back, reveal…

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

A timeless tale of a young girl's journey down the rabbit hole into a fantastical world of strange creatures and illogical logic.

The Little Prince

A whimsical tale of an aviator's encounter with a little prince from a distant planet, exploring the essence of life and love.

The Secret Garden

A lonely orphan discovers a hidden garden that transforms her life and the lives of those around her in this timeless classic.

The Giving Tree

A heartwarming tale of love and sacrifice, 'The Giving Tree' explores the enduring bond between a tree and a boy, touching on themes of givi…

Midnight's Children

Born at the exact moment of India's independence, Saleem Sinai discovers he shares telepathic powers with 1,000 other 'midnight's children,'…

The Sun Also Rises

Explore the disillusionment and resilience of the Lost Generation in Hemingway's poignant tale of love and loss in post-WWI Paris and Spain.

Lolita

A controversial and darkly humorous tale of obsession and forbidden love, Lolita explores the twisted passion of Humbert Humbert for the you…

All Quiet on the Western Front

Experience the harrowing journey of a young soldier in the trenches of World War I, as idealism clashes with the brutal reality of war.

Tropic of Cancer

A raw and unfiltered account of a young writer's bohemian life in Paris, filled with vivid characters and unapologetic honesty.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

A gripping mystery that combines a chilly Swedish backdrop with a serial-killer thriller, featuring an angry punk heroine and a down-on-his-…

Charlotte's Web

A heartwarming tale of friendship and bravery, Charlotte's Web follows a little girl, a pig named Wilbur, and a wise spider named Charlotte …

The Time Traveler's Wife

A dazzlingly imaginative and dizzyingly romantic tale of love that transcends time, where a man with a unique genetic disorder involuntarily…

Les Miserables

A sweeping epic of redemption and revolution, Les Miserables follows the transformative journey of ex-convict Jean Valjean as he seeks to es…

The Sound and the Fury

Dive into William Faulkner's Southern Gothic masterpiece, a haunting tale of the Compson family's tragic downfall, told through four distinc…

The Chrysalids

In a post-apocalyptic world, David Strorm and his friends must hide their genetic mutations from a society that demands purity, facing a har…

The Help

In 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, three women from different backgrounds form an unlikely friendship and together find the courage to challenge …

Crime and Punishment

Dive into the psychological turmoil of Rodion Raskolnikov, a destitute ex-student who commits a murder to test his theory of moral superiori…

Memoirs of a Geisha

A captivating tale of love, loss, and the intricate world of geisha culture in pre-WWII Japan.

Gone With the Wind

Doomsday Book

A time traveler is stranded in medieval Europe during the Black Death, facing a battle for survival and a race against time.