Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a satirical novel set during World War II, following the experiences of a US Army Air Forces bombardier named Yossarian, who struggles with the absurdity and contradictory logic of military bureaucracy.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac

On the Road by Jack Kerouac is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the adventures of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty as they travel across America, exploring freedom, self-discovery, and the Beat Generation.
East of Eden by John Steinbeck

“East of Eden” by John Steinbeck is a multigenerational saga set in California’s Salinas Valley, exploring themes of good versus evil, family dynamics, and the struggle for identity.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

“Northanger Abbey” is a satirical novel by Jane Austen that follows the adventures of Catherine Morland as she navigates love, friendship, and the pitfalls of her overactive imagination.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker is a powerful and moving novel that explores the life of Celie, a young African American woman, as she navigates through abuse, love, and self-discovery.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

“The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton explores the restrictive society of 1870s New York, where a man struggles between his duty and desire for a scandalous woman.
Middlemarch by George Eliot

Middlemarch by George Eliot is a complex novel set in a provincial town, exploring the lives of its inhabitants and their struggles with love, marriage, and societal expectations.
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, depicting the invasion of Earth by Martians and the desperate struggle for survival against their advanced technology.
The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Two Towers is the second book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, following the separate journeys of Frodo and Sam, and the remaining members of the Fellowship.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a detective novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville on the moors.