Khaled Hosseini
428. A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini (2007)
Classics Historical Psychological

A Thousand Splendid Suns – Khaled Hosseini (2007)

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini chronicles love, resilience, and sacrifice in the intertwined lives of two Afghan women.
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables
Rilla of Ingleside by Lucy Maud Montgomery Summary
Historical Romance Young Adult

Rilla of Ingleside – Lucy Maud Montgomery (1921)

Rilla of Ingleside by Lucy Maud Montgomery follows Anne Shirley’s youngest daughter facing love and loss during World War I.
Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Summary
Classics Historical Satire

A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens (1859)

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens explores sacrifice, justice, and love during the chaos of the French Revolution in London and Paris.
Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Summary
Adventure Historical Mystery

The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas (1846)

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of betrayal and revenge as Edmond Dantès transforms into the mysterious Count after being wrongfully jailed.
John Steinbeck
482. The Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck (1939)
Adventure Classics Historical

The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck (1939)

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck tells the poignant tale of the Joad family’s fight for survival and dignity during the Dust Bowl era.
Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Summary
Historical Psychological

The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850)

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne explores sin, guilt, and redemption in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts through Hester Prynne's struggles.
Cassandra Clare
The Infernal Devices
572. Clockwork Angel - Cassandra Clare (2010)
Fantasy Historical Young Adult

Clockwork Angel – Cassandra Clare (2010)

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare follows Tessa Gray in Victorian London, uncovering her powers and joining Shadowhunters to fight darkness.
Cassandra Clare
The Infernal Devices
573. Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Clare (2011)
Fantasy Historical Young Adult

Clockwork Prince – Cassandra Clare (2011)

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare intertwines love, betrayal, and steampunk intrigue as Tessa and Shadowhunters battle the Magister.
Cassandra Clare
The Infernal Devices
574. Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare (2013)
Fantasy Historical Young Adult

Clockwork Princess – Cassandra Clare (2013)

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare concludes The Infernal Devices with love, identity, and sacrifice in a thrilling Victorian fantasy.
Victor Hugo
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo Summary
Classics Historical Satire

Les Misérables – Victor Hugo (1862)

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo explores justice, mercy, and redemption in post-revolutionary France through the struggles of Jean Valjean.