JK Rowling
378. The Casual Vacancy - JK Rowling (2012)
Classics Mystery

The Casual Vacancy – JK Rowling (2012)

The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling unravels a small town's secrets and divides after a councillor's death, exposing class and personal struggles.
Virginia Woolf
Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Summary
Classics Psychological

Mrs. Dalloway – Virginia Woolf (1925)

Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf captures a single day in London, exploring consciousness, memory, and post-World War I societal norms.
Daniel Defoe
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Summary
Adventure Classics

Robinson Crusoe – Daniel Defoe (1719)

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is a tale of survival and self-reliance as Crusoe is shipwrecked on a deserted island and rebuilds his life from scratch.
Thomas Hardy
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy Summary
Classics Satire

Tess of the d’Urbervilles – Thomas Hardy (1891)

"Tess of the d'Urbervilles," written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1891, is a poignant tale set in the rural landscapes of Wessex, England. The novel chronicles the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman whose path is marked by misfortunes and societal injustices
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Adventure Classics Satire

Don Quixote – Miguel de Cervantes (1605)

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes is a comedic and profound tale of a man embracing chivalric ideals, exploring imagination, folly, and the human spirit.
John Steinbeck
484. The Pearl - John Steinbeck (1947)
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.
Charles Dickens
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Summary
Classics Romance Satire

David Copperfield – Charles Dickens (1850)

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens chronicles one man’s life, exploring personal growth, relationships, and Victorian society.
William Shakespeare
476. King Lear - William Shakespeare (1605)
Classics Historical Romance

King Lear – William Shakespeare (1605)

King Lear by William Shakespeare is a timeless tragedy of power, betrayal, and redemption, revealing the devastating toll of familial pride.
William Shakespeare
477. The Tempest - William Shakespeare (1611)
Classics Fantasy Historical

The Tempest – William Shakespeare (1611)

The Tempest by William Shakespeare blends magic, love, and forgiveness, set on an island where power and redemption entwine.
William Shakespeare
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Summary
Classics Historical Satire

Julius Caesar – William Shakespeare (1599)

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is a tragedy of power, betrayal, and loyalty, capturing Rome's political turmoil and the moral complexity of ambition.