26 Best Books Worth Reading: Experts’ Pick
AskmeOffers News Desk | September 15th, 2021
Are you always on the lookout for your next great read? Do you want to know what books have captivated the attention of readers and experts alike? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of the top 26 books that are worth your time and money.
1. 1984 by George Orwell
One of the most influential books of the 20th century, 1984 is a dystopian novel that warns against totalitarianism and government surveillance.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This coming-of-age story explores the themes of racism, injustice, and morality against the backdrop of a small town in Alabama in the 1930s.
3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This classic novel is set in the Roaring Twenties and tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man, and his obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.
4. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Considered one of the greatest works of English literature, Pride and Prejudice is a witty and romantic story of love, marriage, and society in 19th-century England.
5. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
This novel has been a favorite of teenage readers since it was first published in 1951. It follows the character of Holden Caulfield as he navigates the challenges of growing up.
6. Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
This masterpiece of Russian literature explores the psychological effects of guilt and the consequences of crime through the story of a poor student who commits a murder.
7. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
This novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of vanity and excess. It tells the story of a beautiful youth who trades his soul for eternal youth and beauty.
8. The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
This multi-layered novel explores the themes of religion, morality, and family dynamics through the story of three brothers and their relationships with each other and their father.
9. Middlemarch by George Eliot
This Victorian novel is a character study of the people who live in the fictional town of Middlemarch. It examines the challenges they face and the choices they make.
10. Emma by Jane Austen
This novel tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and self-assured young woman who attempts to play matchmaker for her friends and family.
11. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
This gothic novel is set on the windswept moors of Yorkshire and tells the story of the wild and passionate love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.
12. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
This historical novel is set in London and Paris during the French Revolution. It tells the story of a group of characters whose lives are intertwined by love and sacrifice.
13. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
This epic novel explores the themes of love, marriage, family, and society in 19th-century Russia through the story of a married woman who falls in love with a dashing soldier.
14. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
This novel is a classic of American literature and tells the story of Huckleberry Finn, a young boy who runs away from home and embarks on a series of adventures on the Mississippi River.
15. The Color Purple by Alice Walker
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of Celie, an African-American woman in the South who overcomes poverty, abuse, and oppression to find her voice and her freedom.
16. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This Gothic novel is considered one of the first works of science fiction. It tells the story of a scientist who creates a living being and the consequences of his actions.
17. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
This novel is considered one of Hemingway’s greatest works and tells the story of a group of American and British expatriates living in Paris in the 1920s.
18. The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
This novel is a complex and experimental work that explores the lives of the Compson family over a span of several decades.
19. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This magical realist novel tells the story of the Buendia family and their experiences in the fictional town of Macondo over the course of several generations.
20. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
This novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of vanity and excess. It tells the story of a beautiful youth who trades his soul for eternal youth and beauty.
21. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
This controversial novel tells the story of a middle-aged man who becomes obsessed with a young girl and the consequences of their relationship.
22. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of the Joad family, who are forced to leave their home in Oklahoma during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of work.
23. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
This novel explores the themes of good and evil, family, and the American dream through the story of two families in California.
24. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
This semi-autobiographical novel explores the author’s struggles with mental illness and her experiences as a young woman in the 1950s.
25. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
This philosophical work explores the concepts of quality and the relationship between art, science, and technology through the story of a motorcycle journey across the United States.
26. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
This inspirational novel tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of finding a treasure and embarks on a journey that leads him to discover the true meaning of life.
- Whether you’re looking for a classic novel, a work of contemporary fiction, or a thought-provoking non-fiction book, this list has got you covered.
- So, pick up a book and start reading today!
