The Appeal by John Grisham

“The Appeal” by John Grisham is a legal thriller that follows a small town’s fight against a corrupt corporation and the deceptive tactics used to manipulate a Supreme Court election.
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

In Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a passenger on a luxurious train, uncovering a web of suspects and a shocking twist.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett

“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett is a powerful novel set in 1960s Mississippi, exploring the lives of African American maids and their relationships with white families.
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder

“The Bridge of San Luis Rey” tells the story of a bridge collapse in Peru and the lives of five people affected by it, exploring themes of fate and human connection.
Barchester Towers and the Warden by Anthony Trollope

“Barchester Towers and the Warden” is a novel by Anthony Trollope that follows the clergy of Barchester as they navigate power struggles, love affairs, and social hierarchy in Victorian England.
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens

“The Pickwick Papers” by Charles Dickens follows the humorous misadventures of Mr. Pickwick and his companions as they travel through England, encountering eccentric characters and engaging in comical situations.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

“The Lovely Bones” by Alice Sebold is a haunting and emotional novel about a young girl who watches over her family from heaven after being brutally murdered.
Light in August by William Faulkner

“Light in August” by William Faulkner explores themes of race, identity, and morality through the intersecting lives of characters in a small Southern town.
Remembrance of Things Past by Marcel Proust

“Remembrance of Things Past” by Marcel Proust is a seven-volume novel depicting the narrator’s journey of memory, exploring themes of love, art, and the passage of time.
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth follows the tragic story of Lily Bart, a young woman in high society, as she navigates the pressures and pitfalls of wealth, love, and social expectations.