William Shakespeare Fantasy Romance Satire A Midsummer Night’s Dream – William Shakespeare (1595) A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a whimsical tale of love, magic, and comedy, set in Athens and an enchanting forest.
HG Wells Psychological Science Fiction The Time Machine – HG Wells (1895) The Time Machine by H.G. Wells explores time travel, human evolution, and societal decay in a groundbreaking science fiction narrative.
Colleen Hoover Mystery Romance Supernatural Layla – Colleen Hoover (2020) Layla by Colleen Hoover blends love and the supernatural as a couple’s bond is tested when reality and paranormal forces collide.
Joseph Conrad Historical Psychological Heart of Darkness – Joseph Conrad (1899) Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad explores colonialism and human darkness through Marlow's haunting journey into the Congo to find the enigmatic Kurtz.
Robert Louis Stevenson Adventure Romance Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenson (1882) Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a timeless adventure of young Jim Hawkins searching for pirate treasure, filled with danger and intrigue.
L Frank Baum Oz Adventure Fantasy Young Adult The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – L Frank Baum (1900) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum follows Dorothy's magical journey in Oz, meeting vivid characters and facing thrilling challenges.
Homer Fantasy Historical The Iliad – Homer The Iliad by Homer is a timeless epic of heroism, wrath, and fate set during the Trojan War, focusing on the Greek warrior Achilles.
CS Lewis Fantasy Psychological The Screwtape Letters – CS Lewis (1942) The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis is a satirical exploration of faith, temptation, and frailty through a demon’s advice on corrupting a soul.
Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Mystery A Study in Scarlet – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1887) A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle introduces Sherlock Holmes, solving a complex case with logic, adventure, and mystery.
Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Mystery The Sign of the Four – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1890) The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle sees Sherlock Holmes solving a case involving hidden treasure, betrayal, and personal discovery.