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- 1984 by George Orwell. Buy on Amazon. Set in 1984, Winston Smith must overcome a frightening enemy: an omniscient government with an agenda. This is the book that became a standard-bearer for dystopian fiction and introduced Big Brother into our everyday vocabulary.
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Buy on Amazon. A young boy and a slave in 19th-century Louisiana must find their way home — with only the Mississippi River for a guide.
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Buy on Amazon. In 1891, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published “A Scandal in Bohemia,” the first short story to feature Sherlock Holmes.
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Buy on Amazon. Written in only two weeks, The Alchemist has sold more than two million copies worldwide — and the magical story of Santiago’s journey to the pyramids of Egypt continues to enchant readers worldwide.
22 Books to Read Before You Die. You’ve probably already heard of most of the books on this list because they’re acclaimed and beloved by so many. Add these classics, nonfiction, and young adult books to your to-read list! 1. Add to Bookshelf. The Secret History. by Donna Tartt.
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- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878) Ah, Anna Karenina. Lusty love affair or best romance of all time? Most critics pin it as one of most iconic literary love stories, and for good reason.
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird upends the quiet solitude of a segregated Southern town with a story of innocence and virtue, bigotry and hate, love and forgiveness.
- Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974) The imagination and artistry of Shel Silverstein are on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems.
- Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (1966) Sex and drugs have a common allure, but they also have a common endgame: a downward spiral. In Valley of the Dolls, Jacqueline Susann offers in lurid detail the stories of three young women who want nothing more than to reach the pinnacle of life.
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- The Ultimate List: 100 Books to Read Before You Die
- Going Deeper: 500+ Books to Read Before You Die
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- All 100 Books to Read, Browsable by Book Cover
Here are the 8 lists I started with, amalgamated, and culled. 1. The Guardian’s The 100 greatest novels of all time. 2. The BBC’s Big Read Top 100. 3. Amazon’s 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime 4. Harvard’s Book store top 100. 5. Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels. 6. Time’s All-Time 100 Novels. 7. The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read. 8. Th...
And now for the books. Surprisingly enough, there were 520 books from the 8 lists, which meant there was less overlap than I expected. 65 of the books were pretty straightforward as they were mentioned at least 3 times (with The Great Gatsby and Catch-22 being the only 2 making it on all 8 lists). To make up the remaining 45 books, since my list ha...
Fiction novels
All titles below are links to where you can grab a copy for yourself. You can also see an image of each book cover below. 1. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald— Set among the rich of 1920s New York City, the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby pursues his quixotic passion and obsession for the former debutante Daisy Buchanan. 2. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller— A novel seven years in the making (published in 1961) and said to be one of the most important in the 20th century. Catch-22 primarily f...
Several people have requested, not just the list above, but the full list of 500+ works that were mentioned by the 8 lists. If you want to show me some love for all this work you can buy me a coffee or 20 ;) here. The spreadsheet with all 500+ books listed on it with their rankings and what list they appear on is here.
If you don’t have time to sit and read -I don’t- then you can ‘read’ on the go with Audible. I’ve made it through countless books this way and swear by it. Audible offers a free 30 day trial. I highly recommend giving it a try. There is a certain kind of snobbery that exists about ‘reading’ books, and while I think sitting and reading is a superb d...
I thought I’d provide an additional resource: the list of 100 books, browsable by book cover. You can see all 100 book covers here.
Aug 31, 2017 · 60 Books Everyone Should Read Before They Die. From Pulitzer Prize winners to the novels you meant to read in high school. When you've had your fill of beach reads, broaden your horizons...
Jun 19, 2024 · Must reads: 50 best books of all time. Our edit of the best books to read is the perfect literary bucket list. From prize-winners to controversial classics that got everyone talking – these are must-read books before you die.
Mar 15, 2019 · 100 Books You Should Read Before You Die. How many have you read? Expert Opinion By Melanie Curtin, Writer, activist @ melaniebcurtin. Mar 15, 2019. Getty Images. Reading a book can be...
