Best Classic Book Recommendations

A look back at a banned book that grapples with racism in the Deep South.

Harper Lee's words still ring true today.

Almost a century later, hope continues to endure through disillusionment.

From the golden age of Hollywood to Meryl Streep, here are some undoubted classics from the Turner Classic Movies canon.

Rediscovering the book series that redefined children's literature.

“Trifles make the sum of life."

Rachel Carson’s New York Times best seller launched a global movement.

Read an essay from Alice Walker’s book, Living by the Word.

Nobody does romance quite like the classics.

These characters were there through thick and thin.

Ms. Walker answers readers' questions about her most famous work.

Heartfelt moments and witty comebacks await.

They've bewitched us, body and soul.

Read an excerpt from Jack London's classic adventure novel.

The Peter Pan author based his characters in real life.

"Don't try to make me grow up before my time..."

"I like good strong words that mean something..." —Louisa May Alcott

The iconic feminist praises Alice Walker's ability to move readers.

Understand the story like never before with an excerpt from Margaret Landon’s novel.

Powerful wisdom from the author of The Color Purple.