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.
Douglas Adams Dirk Gently Mystery Satire Science Fiction The Salmon of Doubt – Douglas Adams (2002) The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams is a posthumous collection of essays, wit, and an unfinished Dirk Gently novel draft.
Thomas Paine Non Fiction Common Sense – Thomas Paine (1776) Common Sense by Thomas Paine champions independence with persuasive arguments for liberty, igniting revolutionary fervor in the American colonies.
Friedrich Nietzsche Non Fiction The Antichrist – Friedrich Nietzsche (1895) The Antichrist by Friedrich Nietzsche is a fiery critique of Christianity, exploring morality, human evolution, and power in a provocative philosophical text.
Mary Wollstonecraft Psychological Romance Satire A Vindication of the Rights of Woman – Mary Wollstonecraft (1792) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft advocates for education and equality, challenging 18th-century gender norms.
Oscar Wilde Non Fiction De Profundis – Oscar Wilde (1897) De Profundis by Oscar Wilde is a reflective letter exploring love, betrayal, suffering, and redemption, written during Wilde's imprisonment.
Aldous Huxley Classics Psychological Science Fiction Brave New World Revisited – Aldous Huxley (1958) Brave New World Revisited by Aldous Huxley analyzes society’s shift toward totalitarianism, propaganda, and overpopulation concerns.
Kakuzo Okakura Non Fiction The Book of Tea – Kakuzo Okakura (1906) The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura explores the cultural and spiritual significance of tea in Japan, blending art, philosophy, and tradition.
Jerome K Jerome Idle Thoughts Satire Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow – Jerome K Jerome (1886) Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow by Jerome K. Jerome humorously reflects on everyday topics with wit, charm, and keen philosophical insight.