10 Books That You Need To Read At Least Once

There are so many books in the world and it can be hard to know where to start. But everyone should make time in their life to read these 10 classics. They’re all amazing works of literature that will stay with you long after you finish them.

1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was first published in 1960 and is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s. The story is told from the perspective of Scout Finch, a young girl who witnesses the racial injustice and bigotry that her father, Atticus Finch, an upstanding lawyer, is trying to fight against.

2. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Published in 1925, this novel is set in the wealthy Long Island community of West Egg during the 1920s “Jazz Age”. It follows the story of Jay Gatsby, a self-made man who is desperately in love with the beautiful and unattainable Daisy Buchanan.

3. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

This 1967 novel tells the story of the Buendía family, who are among the founders of the town of Macondo, based on a real town in Colombia. The book follows the lives of seven generations of Buendías, and explores themes such as love, war, religion, and solitude.

4. Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

This psychological thriller was first published in 1866 and is set in St. Petersburg, Russia. It follows the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor student who commits murder in order to test his own theories about crime and punishment.

5. War and Peace by Lev Tolstoy

Published between 1865 and 1869, this novel tells the story of five aristocratic families in Russia during the Napoleonic Wars. It’s a dense read, but it’s also a fascinating portrait of a time and place that is long gone.

6. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

This 1851 novel tells the story of Captain Ahab, a whale hunter who is obsessed with catching the white whale that took his leg. The book is widely considered to be one of the great American novels.

7. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Published in 1813, this novel is set in the early 19th century and follows the Bennet family, whose five unmarried daughters are all trying to find suitable husbands. The story focuses on the eldest daughter, Elizabeth, and her relationship with the wealthy Mr. Darcy.

8. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

The first book in the Harry Potter series was published in 1997 and introduced readers to the wizarding world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The novel follows the adventures of young Harry Potter as he tries to uncover the truth about a mysterious stone that is believed to have magical powers.

If you read the first one, you’ll definitely want to read the rest of the series!

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9. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

This fantasy epic was first published in 1954 and tells the story of Frodo Baggins, a hobbit who must destroy a powerful ring before it falls into the hands of evil forces. The novel is set in Middle-earth, a fictional world created by Tolkien himself.

10. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

This 1908 novel tells the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is mistakenly sent to live with a middle-aged brother and sister on Prince Edward Island in Canada. The book follows Anne’s adventures as she makes her new home and tries to find her place in the world.