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What is a classic book? In our opinion, it’s any work that proves a good story will endure. Classic books tend to populate high school reading lists, lists of books everyone should read, and more.
There are books that are considered classics within specific genres, such as classic science fiction books, classic gothic horror novels and classic romance novels. There are classics that distill the voices of certain times and places, such as books from Lost Generation writers or from the Harlem Renaissance.
Classic books also have the tendency to become cultural touchstones—everyone knows what it means to tilt at windmills; to chase a white whale; to ask “to be or not to be” (and if you don’t; it’s high time you cross these classic books off your TBR). They’ve also been turned into iconic films, sparked some of the most hated characters known to man, and invented fantastic places we can only dream of visiting.
While many books that we consider classics were written long ago, the best ones are truly timeless, telling tales that resonate with people around the world and across generations. If you're wondering what all the fuss is about, it's time to see for yourself.
There’s more to discover outside of your favorite author’s six books.
Writing so rich makes us wish we could live in Barsetshire too.
The Pulitzer Prize winner captured the American South in her own way.
By Orrin Grey
“Since you ask me what I wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry.” –Ebenezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol, pre-ghosts.
Fill your shelves (or ereader) with indispensable works.
These works stand the test of time—even if you haven't heard of them all.
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With stories old and new, these gothic horror novels have the classic dark mood you love and the modern twists you can't resist.
By Kara Brand
The Candide author was known to drink copious amounts of coffee.
The best of visual and literary storytelling.
Escape civilization, at least for a little while.
She created much more than the Modern Prometheus.
“Besides, a life without freedom to choose is not worth having.”
“Happiness is not a possession to be prized, it is a quality of thought, a state of mind.” —Daphne du Maurier
Three eccentric friends and one fox terrier on a boat trip—what can go wrong?
We love to hate these Jane Austen jerks.
By Cailey Hall