William Shakespeare 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.
EM Forster Romance Satire A Room with a View – EM Forster (1908) A Room with a View by E.M. Forster follows Lucy Honeychurch as she seeks love and freedom against the constraints of Edwardian society.
William Shakespeare Classics Romance Satire Twelfth Night – William Shakespeare (1602) Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is a comedic tale of love, mistaken identity, and disguises set in the lively land of Illyria.
Edith Wharton Classics Romance Satire The Age of Innocence – Edith Wharton (1920) The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton explores love, societal expectations, and moral dilemmas in the elite circles of 19th-century New York.
Paulo Coelho Psychological Romance Eleven Minutes – Paulo Coelho (2003) Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho explores Maria’s journey from innocence to enlightenment, delving into love, sexuality, and self-discovery.
Elizabeth Gaskell Historical Romance North and South – Elizabeth Gaskell (1855) North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell contrasts industrial turmoil and rural serenity through a compelling story of class conflict and romance.
John Steinbeck Cannery Row Classics Historical Romance Sweet Thursday – John Steinbeck (1954) Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck revisits Cannery Row with a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and human connection.
F Scott Fitzgerald Psychological Romance Tender is the Night – F Scott Fitzgerald (1934) Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald depicts love, wealth, and mental struggles among expatriates in the 1920s, reflecting personal conflicts.
Emmuska Orczy The Scarlet Pimpernel Adventure Historical Romance The Scarlet Pimpernel – Baroness Emma Orczy (1905) The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy is a tale of daring heroism and romance during the French Revolution, led by the elusive English hero.
Colleen Hoover Never Never Mystery Romance Supernatural Never Never – Colleen Hoover (2015) Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher follows two teens who lose their memories and unravel their past while rediscovering love.