Bram Stoker Mystery Supernatural The Jewel of Seven Stars – Bram Stoker (1903) The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker explores ancient magic and horror as an Egyptologist’s obsession leads to eerie, supernatural events.
Bram Stoker Supernatural The Lair of the White Worm – Bram Stoker (1911) The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker blends folklore and horror as a rural legend of a serpentine terror comes to life in eerie fashion.
Fritz Leiber Change War Science Fiction The Big Time – Fritz Leiber (1958) The Big Time by Fritz Leiber delves into time travel and war, exploring the moral and psychological consequences of altering history.
William Golding Historical Psychological The Spire – William Golding (1964) The Spire by William Golding explores faith and ambition as building a cathedral spire tests fragile foundations—both literal and moral.
E Nesbit Adventure Fantasy Young Adult The Book of Dragons – Edith Nesbit (1899) The Book of Dragons by Edith Nesbit is a charming collection of fantasy stories where dragons and adventure captivate both children and adults.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa Mystery Psychological In a Grove – Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (1922) In a Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa unravels a murder through conflicting testimonies, exploring truth, perception, and human fallibility in a masterful narrative.
Edgar Allan Poe Adventure Psychological Supernatural A Descent into the Maelström – Edgar Allan Poe (1841) A Descent into the Maelström by Edgar Allan Poe is a gripping tale of survival, blending natural terror with sublime beauty amid Norway’s whirlpool.
DH Lawrence Classics Psychological Romance The Virgin and the Gipsy – DH Lawrence (1930) The Virgin and the Gipsy by D. H. Lawrence examines desire and societal constraints through a young woman’s transformative encounter with a gypsy.
Philip K Dick Science Fiction The Skull – Philip K Dick (1952) The Skull by Philip K. Dick presents a mind-bending tale of time travel, paradoxes, and the predestined role of a man tasked to change history.
Thomas Hardy Romance Supernatural Desperate Remedies – Thomas Hardy (1871) Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy intertwines romance, suspense, and secrets in a tale of love, deceit, and moral dilemmas.