The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen CraneMany consider this Civil War novel a masterpiece of American literature for its realistic portrayal of a soldier's psychological journey.
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest HemingwayThis influential novel captures the disillusionment and aimlessness of the Lost Generation in post-World War I Europe.
The Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThis thrilling conclusion to an epic fantasy trilogy pits good against evil in a battle for the fate of Middle-earth.
The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von GoetheHere's a glimpse into a classic tale of passionate love and the torment of an artistic soul.
The Tale of Genji, Volume 1 by Murasaki ShikibuEmbark on a journey through 11th-century Japan's imperial court in this groundbreaking masterpiece of world literature.
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David WyssHow does a family survive and thrive after being shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island?
The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThis timeless retelling of Homer's Iliad breathes new life into the legendary tale of Achilles and Patroclus.
The Subtle Knife by Philip PullmanMany worlds collide in this gripping fantasy sequel as two young heroes face cosmic forces and their own destinies.
The Once and Future King by T.H. WhiteDrawing on themes of power, loyalty, and destiny, this beloved reimagining of Arthurian legend captivates readers with its blend of humor and tragedy.
The Reader by Bernhard SchlinkLong after World War II, a young German man grapples with his country's dark past and a secret affair in this provocative novel.
The Rainbow by D. H. LawrenceGroundbreaking in its frank exploration of sexuality and societal change, this novel follows three generations of an English family.
