F Scott Fitzgerald Romance Satire The Great Gatsby – F Scott Fitzgerald (1925) The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald critiques the glamour and moral decay of the Jazz Age, focusing on wealth, love, and the American Dream.
Mark Twain Adventures of Tom and Huck Adventure Romance Satire The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain (1884) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain follows Huck's journey down the Mississippi, exploring freedom and social satire.
John Steinbeck Adventure Classics Historical The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck (1939) The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck tells the poignant tale of the Joad family’s fight for survival and dignity during the Dust Bowl era.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Historical Psychological The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores sin, guilt, and redemption in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts through Hester Prynne's struggles.
Herman Melville Adventure Classics Psychological Moby Dick – Herman Melville (1851) Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a sweeping tale of obsession, humanity, and the sea, centered on Captain Ahab's hunt for a white whale.
John Steinbeck Classics Historical Romance East of Eden – John Steinbeck (1952) East of Eden by John Steinbeck explores good, evil, and free will in a profound family saga set in California’s Salinas Valley.
John Steinbeck Adventure Classics Historical The Pearl – John Steinbeck (1947) The Pearl by John Steinbeck reveals the perils of greed as a fisherman’s discovery of a great pearl leads to tragedy and moral awakening.
Edith Wharton Classics Romance Satire The Age of Innocence – Edith Wharton (1920) The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton explores love, societal expectations, and moral dilemmas in the elite circles of 19th-century New York.
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.