War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy
1869
A monumental work depicting the events of Russian society during the Napoleonic era.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
1844
An adventure novel of revenge, love, and redemption set in the early 19th century.
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
2005
A story of a girl living in Nazi Germany, narrated by Death.
The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck
1939
A novel about the plight of migrant workers during the Great Depression.
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
1859
A historical novel set during the French Revolution, exploring themes of sacrifice and resurrection.
The Name of the Rose
Umberto Eco
1980
A medieval mystery novel set in an Italian monastery.
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
2003
A novel about friendship, redemption, and the impact of war in Afghanistan.
The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett
1989
An epic historical novel set in 12th-century England, centered around the construction of a cathedral.
Gone with the Wind
Margaret Mitchell
1936
A historical novel set during the American Civil War, centered around Scarlett O'Hara.
