Christopher Paolini The Inheritance Cycle Adventure Fantasy Young Adult The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm – Christopher Paolini (2018) The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm by Christopher Paolini expands Alagaësia’s lore with Eragon’s new challenges and untold adventures.
Franz Kafka Psychological The Metamorphosis – Franz Kafka (1915) The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka tells of Gregor Samsa, who awakens as an insect, exploring themes of alienation, identity, and existential absurdity.
Colleen Hoover Hopeless Psychological Romance Young Adult Finding Cinderella – Colleen Hoover (2013) Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover is a heartfelt tale of serendipity, humor, and healing as love blossoms through unexpected fate.
Colleen Hoover Maybe Romance Young Adult Maybe Not – Colleen Hoover (2014) Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover is a funny, heartfelt novella about Warren and Bridgette’s fiery, prank-filled love story in the same universe.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman Psychological Romance Supernatural The Yellow Wallpaper – Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892) The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman explores mental health, repression, and societal norms through a hauntingly vivid narrative.
Leo Tolstoy Classics Psychological The Death of Ivan Ilych – Leo Tolstoy (1886) The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy is a poignant tale of a man confronting mortality and finding meaning amid the superficialities of life.
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.
Washington Irving Fantasy Supernatural The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Washington Irving (1820) The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving blends humor and horror in a ghostly tale of superstition set in the secluded Sleepy Hollow.
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.
Ray Bradbury Green Town Classics Fantasy Young Adult Dandelion Wine – Ray Bradbury (1957) Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury celebrates life and memory through a boy’s transformative summer in 1928 Green Town with lyrical storytelling.