CS Lewis Non Fiction Miracles – CS Lewis (1947) Miracles by CS Lewis defends the supernatural, contrasting Naturalism with Supernaturalism, and argues for the rationality of divine acts.
George Orwell Classics Historical Coming Up For Air – George Orwell (1938) Coming Up For Air by George Orwell reflects on a man's nostalgic journey to reclaim innocence lost and discontent in the modern world.
EM Forster Psychological Science Fiction The Machine Stops – EM Forster (1909) The Machine Stops by E.M. Forster critiques reliance on technology as humanity lives isolated, controlled by an omnipotent machine.
HG Wells Adventure Science Fiction The First Men in the Moon – HG Wells (1901) The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells explores human curiosity and morality as two men encounter an advanced lunar civilization.
Edith Wharton Romance Satire Summer – Edith Wharton (1917) Summer by Edith Wharton portrays a young woman’s sexual awakening and societal constraints in rural New England, exploring identity and passion.
Kakuzo Okakura Non Fiction The Book of Tea – Kakuzo Okakura (1906) The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura explores the cultural and spiritual significance of tea in Japan, blending art, philosophy, and tradition.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Fantasy Psychological Supernatural Young Goodman Brown – Nathaniel Hawthorne (1835) Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a tale of Puritan New England, unraveling themes of faith, sin, and humanity's dark complexities.
William Shakespeare Romance Satire Love’s Labour’s Lost – William Shakespeare (1598) Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare humorously explores love and language as vows of study are tested by a visiting French princess.
Mark Twain Non Fiction Life on the Mississippi – Mark Twain (1883) Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain reflects on his experiences as a steamboat pilot and the changing American landscape.
John Steinbeck Classics Historical Psychological In Dubious Battle – John Steinbeck (1936) In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck is a gripping tale of labor struggles, exploring resistance, sacrifice, and social change dilemmas.