JK Rowling
Harry Potter
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - JK Rowling (1998)
Fantasy Mystery Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – JK Rowling (1998)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling follows Harry's second year, uncovering ancient secrets and facing a deadly monster.
JK Rowling
Harry Potter
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - JK Rowling (1999)
Fantasy Mystery Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – JK Rowling (1999)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling reveals haunting truths about Harry's parents as he faces danger from an escaped convict.
JK Rowling
Harry Potter
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - JK Rowling (2000)
Adventure Fantasy Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – JK Rowling (2000)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling features the Triwizard Tournament and secrets as Voldemort's return casts a dark shadow.
JK Rowling
Harry Potter
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - JK Rowling (2003)
Fantasy Psychological Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – JK Rowling (2003)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling highlights Harry’s battle against tyranny as darkness rises and destiny looms.
JK Rowling
Harry Potter
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - JK Rowling (2005)
Fantasy Mystery Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – JK Rowling (2005)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling unveils Voldemort’s origins and magic’s secrets as the fight between good and evil deepens.
JK Rowling
Harry Potter
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - JK Rowling (2007)
Adventure Fantasy Young Adult

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – JK Rowling (2007)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling concludes Harry’s quest to end Voldemort’s reign with courage, sacrifice, and triumph.
George Orwell
389. 1984 - George Orwell (1949)
Classics Psychological Science Fiction

1984 – George Orwell (1949)

1984 by George Orwell follows Winston Smith’s fight against a regime that manipulates truth, crushes individuality, and defeats the human spirit.
JRR Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings
394. The Fellowship of the Ring - JRR Tolkien (1954)
Adventure Fantasy Supernatural

The Fellowship of the Ring – JRR Tolkien (1954)

The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien chronicles a hobbit’s journey to destroy a powerful ring and combat a rising dark lord.
JD Salinger
401. The Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger (1951)
Classics Young Adult

The Catcher in the Rye – JD Salinger (1951)

The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger explores teenage alienation as Holden Caulfield navigates grief, identity, and a world he calls phony.
William Golding
450. Lord of the Flies - William Golding (1954)
Adventure Psychological Young Adult

Lord of the Flies – William Golding (1954)

Lord of the Flies by William Golding is a gripping allegory of human nature, showing boys’ descent into savagery on a deserted island.