Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

“Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe explores the life of Okonkwo, a respected warrior in a Nigerian village, as he struggles to adapt to the encroaching influence of European colonialism.
All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren

“All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn Warren is a political novel that follows the rise and fall of Willie Stark, a Southern politician, and explores themes of power, corruption, and morality.
The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

The Red Pony by John Steinbeck is a coming-of-age story about a young boy named Jody and his experiences with a horse, exploring themes of life, death, and the harsh realities of growing up.
Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis

“Babbitt” by Sinclair Lewis is a satirical novel that exposes the conformist and materialistic life of George F. Babbitt, a middle-aged real estate broker in 1920s America.
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

“Our Mutual Friend” by Charles Dickens is a complex tale of love, greed, and social class, revolving around the inheritance of a fortune and the intertwining lives of various characters.
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden tells the captivating story of a young girl named Chiyo who becomes a renowned geisha in Kyoto, Japan, amidst the backdrop of World War II.
Watership Down by Richard Adams

Watership Down is an epic adventure novel about a group of rabbits who escape their doomed warren and embark on a dangerous journey to find a new home.
A Room With a View by E.M. Forster

A Room With a View by E.M. Forster is a novel about a young woman named Lucy Honeychurch who navigates love and societal expectations while traveling in Italy.
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a 40-year-old disappearance, uncovering dark secrets and corruption along the way.
A Painted House by John Grisham

“A Painted House” by John Grisham is a coming-of-age story set in the 1950s, following a young boy named Luke Chandler as he navigates a tumultuous cotton-picking season on his family’s farm.