Franz Kafka Psychological The Trial – Franz Kafka (1925) The Trial by Franz Kafka is a chilling tale of powerlessness and bureaucracy as Josef K. faces surreal charges in an absurd, oppressive justice system.
Virginia Woolf Classics Psychological Mrs. Dalloway – Virginia Woolf (1925) Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf captures a single day in London, exploring consciousness, memory, and post-World War I societal norms.
Virginia Woolf Non Fiction A Room of One’s Own – Virginia Woolf (1929) A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf explores women's literary and social struggles, emphasizing independence and creativity.
Virginia Woolf Classics Psychological To the Lighthouse – Virginia Woolf (1927) To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf captures the Ramsay family's dynamics and the passage of time using a stream-of-consciousness narrative.
EM Forster Romance Satire A Room with a View – EM Forster (1908) A Room with a View by E.M. Forster follows Lucy Honeychurch as she seeks love and freedom against the constraints of Edwardian society.
JD Salinger Classics Historical Nine Stories – JD Salinger (1953) Nine Stories by JD Salinger delves into human connection and fragility, featuring tales like A Perfect Day for Bananafish and For Esme.
John Steinbeck Cannery Row Adventure Classics Historical Cannery Row – John Steinbeck (1945) Cannery Row by John Steinbeck celebrates life’s humor, resilience, and humanity through the lives of drifters in Monterey, California.
F Scott Fitzgerald Psychological Romance Tender is the Night – F Scott Fitzgerald (1934) Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts love, wealth, and mental struggles among expatriates in the 1920s, reflecting personal conflicts.
James Joyce Classics Psychological Ulysses – James Joyce (1922) Ulysses by James Joyce chronicles a single day in Dublin, blending epic themes and stream-of-consciousness in a groundbreaking modernist masterpiece.
DH Lawrence Romance Satire Lady Chatterley’s Lover – DH Lawrence (1928) Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence explores love, class divides, and human passion in a provocative tale challenging societal norms.