Stephen Chbosky Psychological Romance Young Adult The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Stephen Chbosky (1999) The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky follows Charlie’s heartfelt journey of friendship, love, and self-discovery.
Oscar Wilde Psychological Supernatural The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde (1890) The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde examines aestheticism and morality as Dorian's quest for eternal youth leads to corruption and tragedy.
John Green Classics Romance Young Adult Will Grayson, Will Grayson – John Green (2010) Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan explores love, identity, and friendship through two intertwined lives and a musical.
Cassandra Clare The Dark Artifices Fantasy Supernatural Young Adult Lord of Shadows – Cassandra Clare (2017) Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare sees the Blackthorns navigate forbidden love, faerie intrigue, and loyalty in a perilous Shadowhunter world.
Cassandra Clare The Dark Artifices Fantasy Supernatural Young Adult Queen of Air and Darkness – Cassandra Clare (2018) Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare explores love, loss, rebellion, and deep secrets as the Shadowhunter world teeters on the edge.
J Sheridan Le Fanu Fantasy Supernatural Carmilla – Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1872) Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu is a Gothic tale of forbidden desires, isolation, and the supernatural, featuring one of literature's earliest vampires.
Virginia Woolf Psychological Romance Orlando: A Biography – Virginia Woolf (1928) Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf spans centuries, exploring gender, identity, and history through the life of the timeless Orlando.
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.
EW Hornung Raffles Mystery A Thief in the Night – Ernest William Hornung (1905) A Thief in the Night by Ernest William Hornung features Raffles, the gentleman thief, in daring heists across Victorian London.