Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner

Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner explores the dark history of the Sutpen family through the perspective of multiple narrators, revealing the destructive consequences of obsession and the legacy of the past.
The Woman In White by Wilkie Collins

“The Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins is a gripping Victorian mystery novel that follows the lives of two sisters caught in a web of deceit, mistaken identities, and madness.
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers is a novel that explores the lives of several individuals in a small southern town who are all searching for connection and understanding.
Germinal by Émile Zola

Germinal by Émile Zola is a powerful novel that portrays the harsh conditions faced by coal miners in 19th-century France and their struggle for better working conditions.
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

“Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren follows the adventures of a strong-willed, unconventional girl with superhuman strength, who lives alone and befriends two neighboring children.
Little House In the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

“Little House In the Big Woods” is a heartwarming memoir by Laura Ingalls Wilder, recounting her childhood in the 1870s as she and her family face challenges and find joy in the Wisconsin wilderness.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison explores the devastating effects of racism and societal standards of beauty through the story of a young black girl named Pecola Breedlove.
An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

“An American Tragedy” by Theodore Dreiser tells the story of a young man named Clyde Griffiths, whose pursuit of wealth and success leads to a tragic outcome.
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

“Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut is a satirical anti-war novel that follows the experiences of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II soldier who becomes “unstuck in time.”
Dombey And Son by Charles Dickens

“Dombey And Son” by Charles Dickens is a novel that explores the themes of pride, ambition, and the consequences of neglecting familial love and relationships.