That Hideous Strength – CS Lewis (1945)
That Hideous Strength by CS Lewis blends dystopia, spiritual warfare, and moral courage against technocracy in a gripping post-war tale.
Adventure
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Restart Reading
Non Fiction
Travels With Charley – John Steinbeck (1961)
Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck reflects on America’s beauty and complexity during a road trip with his dog, Charley, in the 1960s.
Adventure
Historical
Romance
Ivanhoe – Sir Walter Scott (1819)
Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott blends romance and chivalry, depicting Norman-Saxon tensions in 12th-century England under King Richard I.
Classics
Satire
Dead Souls – Nikolai Gogol (1842)
Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol follows Chichikov’s absurd scheme of buying deceased serfs, exposing Russia’s societal flaws with biting satire.
Adventure
Fantasy
Supernatural
The Children of Hurin – JRR Tolkien (2007)
The Children of Hurin by JRR Tolkien tells a tragic tale of Turin Turambar's cursed fate, heroism, and doom under Morgoth's malevolent shadow.
Romance
Satire
As You Like It – William Shakespeare (1599)
As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a witty comedy set in the Forest of Arden, exploring love, identity, and transformation with lively humor.
Non Fiction
A Grief Observed – CS Lewis (1961)
A Grief Observed by CS Lewis offers raw insights into mourning, love, and faith, reflecting on his wife’s death and spiritual renewal.
Mystery
Psychological
Supernatural
The Cask of Amontillado – Edgar Allan Poe (1846)
The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling tale of revenge as Montresor lures Fortunato into a deadly trap during Carnival.
Classics
Psychological
Satire
The Portrait of a Lady – Henry James (1881)
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James follows Isabel Archer’s journey of freedom, betrayal, and personal growth in a world of societal constraints.
Fantasy
Psychological
Supernatural
The Witch of Portobello – Paulo Coelho (2006)
The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho tells Athena’s story through diverse perspectives, exploring spirituality, love, and self-growth.