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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.
This one's for all the Mr. Darcy lovers out there.
Through writing and research, the legendary conservationist shaped our modern perspective of the environment.
By Olivia Mason
This book dives into the true story behind every girl’s favorite detective.
They broke through barriers to get their voices heard.
It's time to revisit the great literature we skimmed through in English class.
Love the oldies, but looking for something new? You’ve come to the right place.
A look at The Waste Land author’s initial drafts and unpublished poetry.
Nancy may have upgraded to a cellphone and a skateboard, but she’s still the plucky heroine of your childhood.
When you're in need of an undercover spy, who you gonna call? The owner of a vacuum cleaner store, of course.
By Olivia Mason
Crawl back through the wardrobe and experience Narnia all over again.
Get reacquainted with the original story that stole the hearts of readers everywhere.
By Olivia Mason
The ability to understand a child’s imagination is just one of the reasons why the A Wrinkle in Time author’s work has stood the test of time.
The iconic author's fourth (and favorite) novel is getting a limited series adaptation.
Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel came out on top of The Great American Read competition.
The legendary author's sci-fi works were political and realistic, sometimes prescient—and always entertaining.
The beloved author is ready for her work to go from page to screen.
By Allison Wild
He's bewitched us, body and soul—on the page and on the screen.
By BookTrib
A full list of recommendations from the people who know our books best.
Acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies, who also wrote the 1995 Pride and Prejudice miniseries, will be adapting the novel for the small screen.