Khaled Hosseini 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.