| The Book Thief |
Markus Zusak |
2005 |
Fiction |
A novel about a young girl in Nazi Germany who finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. |
| 84, Charing Cross Road |
Helene Hanff |
1970 |
Memoir |
A collection of letters between a writer and a bookstore in London. |
| How to Read a Book |
Mortimer J. Adler |
1940 |
Non-Fiction |
A guide to reading comprehension and analysis. |
| The Library at Mount Char |
Scott Hawkins |
2015 |
Fantasy |
A dark fantasy novel focusing on a mysterious library and its unusual inhabitants. |
| The Shadow of the Wind |
Carlos Ruiz Zafón |
2001 |
Mystery |
A young boy in post-war Barcelona discovers a forgotten book and becomes embroiled in a mystery. |
| Book Lust |
Nancy Pearl |
2003 |
Non-Fiction |
A guide to sharing the love of reading with recommendations across genres. |
| Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader |
Anne Fadiman |
2003 |
Essays |
Essays on the pleasures and peculiarities of reading and book obsession. |
| Reading Lolita in Tehran |
Azar Nafisi |
2003 |
Memoir |
A personal narrative of teaching and reading forbidden literature in Iran. |
| My Reading Life |
Pat Conroy |
2010 |
Memoir |
Reflections on the books that shaped the author's life. |
| The Book of Lost Books |
Daniel Kalder |
2009 |
Non-Fiction |
An exploration of books that were written but never published. |
| Fahrenheit 451 |
Ray Bradbury |
1953 |
Dystopian |
A novel about a future society where books are banned and 'firemen' burn any that are found. |
| The Elegance of the Hedgehog |
Muriel Barbery |
2006 |
Fiction |
A tale of an intellectual concierge and a precocious girl living in a Parisian apartment building. |
| Bookpages: An Anthology of Books About Books |
Various Authors |
2001 |
Anthology |
A compilation of writings celebrating the written word and the act of reading. |
| The Bookish Life of Nina Hill |
Abbi Waxman |
2019 |
Contemporary Fiction |
A quirky story about a woman whose life revolves around books and bookstores. |
| The Reading List |
Sara Nisha Adams |
2021 |
Fiction |
A heartwarming story about connection through shared books. |
| A History of Reading |
Alberto Manguel |
1996 |
Non-Fiction |
An exploration of how reading has evolved throughout history. |
| Readers and Reading Culture in the High Middle Ages |
Mary C. Flannery |
2015 |
Non-Fiction |
A scholarly examination of literacy and reading practices in medieval Europe. |
| The History of the Book in 100 Books |
Roderick Cave |
2011 |
Non-Fiction |
A visual history of the printed word through significant books. |
| The Page Turner |
David Leavitt |
2001 |
Fiction |
A novel set in a bookstore that celebrates the love of literature. |
| The Book of Errors |
Joseph O'Connor |
2009 |
Fiction |
A comedic tale revolving around the mishaps in a bookseller's life. |
| Books vs. Cigarettes |
George Orwell |
1946 |
Essays |
An essay on the cost of books versus cigarettes and the value of reading. |
| The Book of Life |
Cassandra Clare |
2014 |
Fantasy |
The final installment in the 'The Mortal Instruments' series, featuring themes of love for books and stories. |
| Letters to a Young Poet |
Rainer Maria Rilke |
1929 |
Philosophy |
A series of letters offering advice on finding one's own voice and engaging with literature. |
| The Book of Disquiet |
Fernando Pessoa |
1982 |
Philosophy |
An unfinished work that explores the author's thoughts on literature, life, and solitude. |
| The Little Paris Bookshop |
Nina George |
2015 |
Fiction |
A love story about a bookseller who has a gift for prescribing books to heal people's souls. |
| Bookshop,"The Bookshop,"Penelope Fitzgerald |
1978 |
Historical Fiction |
The story of a woman who opens a bookshop in a small English town and faces various obstacles. |
NaN |
| Why I Read: The Serious Pleasure of Books |
Cynthia Ramín |
2010 |
Essays |
A collection of essays exploring the reasons behind reading. |
| Stoner |
John Williams |
1963 |
Fiction |
A poignant story of a quiet life devoted to literature and teaching. |
| Books Can Be Deceiving |
Jenni Jennings |
2013 |
Mystery |
A cozy mystery set in a bookshop with a bookish protagonist. |
| Book Towns: Twenty of the World's Best Book Towns |
Sally Pomeroy |
2018 |
Travel |
A guide to charming towns where books are the main attractions. |
| A Novel Bookstore |
Laurent Guilbaud |
2010 |
Fiction |
A story about a bookstore and the community that revolves around it. |
| Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me |
Katherine Paterson |
2006 |
Memoir |
Reflections on how literature shapes personal identity and cultural narratives. |
| The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child |
Donalyn Miller |
2009 |
Education |
A guide for teachers to foster a love for reading in students. |
| Anatomy of a Book: How to Write and Publish Your Book |
Kathryn Lance |
2005 |
Non-Fiction |
A comprehensive look at the process of writing and publishing a book. |
| A Reader's Book of Days: True Tales from the Lives and Works of Writers for Every Day of the Year |
Tom Nissley |
2016 |
Non-Fiction |
A literary calendar with daily anecdotes about authors and their works. |
| Book Riot's Read Harder |
Various Authors |
2018 |
Guide |
A challenge to read outside of your comfort zone with diverse literary suggestions. |
| The Book Collector |
Alice Thompson |
2011 |
Fiction |
A ghostly tale about a woman whose passion for books turns sinister. |
| The Book of Chameleons |
José Eduardo Agualusa |
2004 |
Fiction |
A magical realist narrative exploring the nature of identity and storytelling. |
| Reading Poetry |
Robert McDowell |
1994 |
Poetry |
An exploration of how to read and understand poetry deeply. |
| The Borrower |
Rebecca Makkai |
2011 |
Fiction |
A story about a librarian who helps a young boy escape the pressures of his life through literature. |
| Book Love |
Debbie Tung |
2017 |
Graphic Novel |
A graphic memoir celebrating the joys and struggles of being a book lover. |
| Booked: Literature in the Soul of Me |
Katherine Paterson |
2011 |
Memoir |
Reflections on how books have influenced the author's life. |
| The Bookshop on the Corner |
Jenny Colgan |
2016 |
Romance |
A whimsical story about a woman who fills a van with books and travels to take them to her community. |
| Between the World and Me |
Ta-Nehisi Coates |
2015 |
Non-Fiction |
A letter to the author's son about race and the black experience in America. |
| Bookish Boyfriends: A Date with a Book Boyfriend |
Talia Hibbert |
2019 |
Romance |
A lighthearted romance featuring a book-loving girl and her literary crush. |
| The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared |
Alice Ozma |
2008 |
Memoir |
A heartwarming story of a father-daughter reading ritual that lasted for years. |
| The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life |
Winifred Gallagher |
2008 |
Self-Help |
A personal exploration of finding meaning through literature and reading. |
| The Last Bookaneer |
Matthew Pearl |
2015 |
Historical Fiction |
A novel about book thieves in the 19th century mixing history and crime. |
| Witness: The Selected Poems of William Stafford |
William Stafford |
1998 |
Poetry |
Collection of poetic works celebrating everyday life and nature. |
| The Book of Tea |
Okakura Kakuzō |
1906 |
Philosophy |
An exploration of tea culture and aesthetics through literature. |
| Infinite Jest |
David Foster Wallace |
1996 |
Fiction |
A complex and multilayered story highlighted by themes of addiction and entertainment. |
| Bookclique: A Journey of Love for Books |
Catherine P. Perrault |
2019 |
Memoir |
A love letter to the reading community and the bonds formed through shared stories. |
| The Book Thief: The Graphic Novel |
Markus Zusak |
2019 |
Graphic Novel |
A graphic adaptation of the beloved novel about a young girl's love for books. |
| Bookstores: A Celebration of Independent Booksellers |
Dawn Tripp |
2019 |
Non-Fiction |
An homage to independent bookstores and their significant roles in communities. |
| How to Read Literature Like a Professor |
Thomas C. Foster |
2003 |
Non-Fiction |
An insightful book on analyzing literature and understanding deeper meanings. |
| The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World |
Desmond Tutu |
2016 |
Non-Fiction |
A dialogue between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu about finding joy through adversity. |
| The Book of Enoch |
Various Authors |
1st century BC |
Religious Text |
An ancient Jewish text exploring themes of divine judgement and revelations. |
| The Name of the Rose |
Umberto Eco |
1980 |
Historical Mystery |
A philosophical mystery set in an Italian monastery during the Middle Ages. |
| The Book of Common Prayer |
Thomas Cranmer |
1549 |
Religious Text |
The foundational text for the Anglican Church, containing prayers, liturgies, and rituals. |
| The Perks of Being a Wallflower |
Stephen Chbosky |
1999 |
Young Adult Fiction |
A coming-of-age story infused with references to literature, music, and the struggles of adolescence. |
| Once Upon a River |
Diane Setterfield |
2018 |
Fiction |
A wondrous tale of a mysterious girl who returns to life by a river. |
| The Aeneid |
Virgil |
19 BC |
Epic Poetry |
An epic poem from ancient Rome that narrates the journey of Aeneas after the fall of Troy. |
| The Book of Blogging: A Beginner's Guide to Building a Successful Blog |
Robyn L. T. Davis |
2016 |
Non-Fiction |
A practical guide for aspiring bloggers on how to start and maintain a successful blog. |
| Watty Piper's The Little Engine That Could |
Watty Piper |
1930 |
Children's Literature |
A classic children's story that promotes perseverance and positivity. |
| The Book of the City of Ladies |
Christine de Pizan |
1405 |
Literature |
A pioneering feminist text that created a historical reflection on women's contributions to society. |
| The Chronicles of Narnia |
C.S. Lewis |
1950-1956 |
Fantasy |
A series of seven fantasy novels set in the magical land of Narnia, rich with allegorical themes. |
| The Book of Psalms |
Various Authors |
1st millennium BC |
Religious Text |
A collection of religious songs and prayers from the Hebrew Bible. |
| The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle |
Haruki Murakami |
1994 |
Fiction |
An intricate novel blending reality with dream-like sequences and various literary references. |
| The Book of Kells |
Various Authors |
9th century |
Art/History |
An illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels, renowned for its intricate artwork. |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
Douglas Adams |
1979 |
Science Fiction |
A comedic science fiction series that explores the absurdities of life and the universe. |
| The Book of Tea,"Okakura Kakuzo |
1906 |
Philosophy |
An essay exploring tea culture and the aesthetics of life through a philosophical lens. |
NaN |
| Bookworm: A Memoir of Childhood Reading |
Lucy Mangan |
2017 |
Memoir |
A reflective account of the author's childhood reading experiences and how they shaped her. |
| The Book of Books |
The Book & The Cover |
2019 |
Art/Literary |
An exploration of the most significant books in history, focusing on their cultural impact. |
| Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them |
Francine Prose |
2006 |
Non-Fiction |
A guide to writing through the lens of reading and analyzing literary techniques. |
| Goodnight Moon |
Margaret Wise Brown |
1947 |
Children's Literature |
A beloved bedtime story exploring a little bunny's nighttime routine. |
| The Book of Lost Tales |
J.R.R. Tolkien |
1983 |
Fantasy |
A collection of early writings that would become part of Tolkien's larger mythos. |
| Emma |
Jane Austen |
1815 |
Fiction |
A classic novel about social relations and romantic confusion in Regency England. |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy |
Douglas Adams |
1979 |
Science Fiction |
A humorous science fiction novel about a man and his intergalactic adventures. |
| Moby Dick |
Herman Melville |
1851 |
Fiction |
A novel about the obsessive quest for revenge against a giant white whale. |
| To Kill a Mockingbird |
Harper Lee |
1960 |
Fiction |
A poignant novel about racial injustice in the American South. |
| The Old Man and the Sea |
Ernest Hemingway |
1952 |
Fiction |
A tale of an aging fisherman and his struggle against a giant marlin. |
| The Great Gatsby |
F. Scott Fitzgerald |
1925 |
Fiction |
A novel set in the Jazz Age that critiques the American dream. |
| War and Peace |
Leo Tolstoy |
1869 |
Fiction |
A historical novel that chronicles the French invasion of Russia. |
| Beauty and the Beast |
Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve |
1740 |
Fairy Tale |
A classic fairy tale about love and redemption. |
| The Importance of Being Earnest |
Oscar Wilde |
1895 |
Play |
A comedic play about mistaken identities and the nature of love. |
| Charlotte's Web |
E.B. White |
1952 |
Children's Literature |
A tale about friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. |
| The Three Musketeers |
Alexandre Dumas |
1844 |
Historical Fiction |
A story of adventure and camaraderie as a young man joins the musketeers. |
| The Call of the Wild |
Jack London |
1903 |
Adventure |
A story about a domesticated dog's return to the wild in the Yukon. |
| The Secret Garden |
Frances Hodgson Burnett |
1911 |
Children's Literature |
A tale of rejuvenation through nature and quiet escapism. |
| Pride and Prejudice and Zombies |
Seth Grahame-Smith |
2009 |
Parody |
A humorous take that mixes Jane Austen's classic with the zombie horror genre. |
| Through the Looking-Glass |
Lewis Carroll |
1871 |
Fantasy |
A sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, exploring themes of duality and reflection. |
| The Tale of Peter Rabbit |
Beatrix Potter |
1902 |
Children's Literature |
A charming story about a mischievous rabbit in a garden. |
| The Little Prince |
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
1943 |
Fiction |
A philosophical tale about love, loss, and human nature. |
| Les Misérables |
Victor Hugo |
1862 |
Historical Fiction |
A sweeping story addressing social injustice in 19th-century France. |
| Little Women |
Louisa May Alcott |
1868 |
Fiction |
A coming-of-age story about four sisters growing up during the American Civil War. |
| The Wizard of Oz |
L. Frank Baum |
1900 |
Children's Fantasy |
A fairy tale about a girl's adventures in the magical land of Oz. |
| The Boxcar Children |
Gertrude Chandler Warner |
1924 |
Children's Literature |
A story about four orphaned siblings who create a home in an abandoned boxcar. |
| The Chronicles of Amber |
Roger Zelazny |
1970-1991 |
Fantasy |
A ten-book saga that explores alternate realities and royal families. |
| Looking for Alaska |
John Green |
2005 |
Young Adult |
A poignant coming-of-age novel exploring love and loss. |
| The Book of Mormon |
Various Authors |
1830 |
Religious Text |
A sacred text in the Latter Day Saint movement to accompany the Bible. |
| The Fault in Our Stars |
John Green |
2012 |
Young Adult Fiction |
A love story between two teenagers battling cancer. |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Roald Dahl |
1964 |
Children's Literature |
A story about a boy who wins a tour of a magical chocolate factory. |
| The Art of War |
Sun Tzu |
5th century BC |
Philosophy/Military Strategy |
An ancient Chinese military treatise offering strategic insights. |
| The Road |
Cormac McCarthy |
2006 |
Fiction |
A harrowing tale of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. |
| Catch-22 |
Joseph Heller |
1961 |
Satire |
A satirical novel about the absurdities of war and military bureaucracy. |
| Siddhartha |
Hermann Hesse |
1922 |
Fiction |
A novel about a man's spiritual journey and self-discovery. |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray |
Oscar Wilde |
1890 |
Fiction |
A tale of vanity and moral corruption as the protagonist's portrait absorbs his sins. |
| Brave New World |
Aldous Huxley |
1932 |
Dystopian |
A novel depicting a future society oriented around pleasure and conformity. |
| The Brothers Karamazov |
Fyodor Dostoevsky |
1880 |
Fiction |
A philosophical drama examining moral struggles and faith. |
| Nineteen Eighty-Four |
George Orwell |
1949 |
Dystopian |
A novel about totalitarianism and surveillance that critiques authority. |
| Dracula |
Bram Stoker |
1897 |
Horror |
A classic Gothic horror novel about the infamous vampire count. |
| The Grapes of Wrath |
John Steinbeck |
1939 |
Fiction |
A powerful tale about a family's fight for survival during the Great Depression. |
| A Tale of Two Cities |
Charles Dickens |
1859 |
Historical Fiction |
A story of redemption set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray |
Oscar Wilde |
1890 |
Fiction |
A cautionary tale about the consequences of a life devoted to excess and hedonism. |
| The Metamorphosis |
Franz Kafka |
1915 |
Fiction |
A surreal tale of a man who wakes up transformed into a giant insect. |
| The Iliad |
Homer |
8th century BC |
Epic Poetry |
An epic poem recounting the events of the Trojan War. |
| The Odyssey |
Homer |
8th century BC |
Epic Poetry |
The story of Odysseus's journey home after the fall of Troy. |
| Jane Eyre |
Charlotte Brontë |
1847 |
Fiction |
A novel exploring love, morality, and social criticism through the life of its heroine. |
| The Catcher in the Rye |
J.D. Salinger |
1951 |
Fiction |
A novel about teenage angst and alienation through the eyes of Holden Caulfield. |
| Frankenstein |
Mary Shelley |
1818 |
Horror |
A novel about the consequences of man's hubris in creating life. |
| The Sun Also Rises |
Ernest Hemingway |
1926 |
Fiction |
A chronicle of the Lost Generation's experiences in post-World War I Europe. |
| On the Road |
Jack Kerouac |
1957 |
Fiction |
A defining work of the Beat Generation about freedom and self-discovery. |
| The Hobbit |
J.R.R. Tolkien |
1937 |
Fantasy |
A prelude to 'The Lord of the Rings', recounting Bilbo Baggins's adventure. |
| The Remains of the Day |
Kazuo Ishiguro |
1989 |
Fiction |
A poignant exploration of memory and regret through the life of a butler. |
| The Goldfinch |
Donna Tartt |
2013 |
Fiction |
A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about loss and the power of art. |
| The Girl on the Train |
Paula Hawkins |
2015 |
Mystery |
A psychological thriller about the intertwining lives of three women. |
| The Night Circus |
Erin Morgenstern |
2011 |
Fantasy |
A magical competition between two young illusionists set in a mystical circus. |
| The Invisible Man |
H.G. Wells |
1897 |
Science Fiction |
A science fiction novel about a scientist who becomes invisible. |
| The Bell Jar |
Sylvia Plath |
1963 |
Fiction |
A semi-autobiographical novel about mental illness and identity. |
| Crime and Punishment |
Fyodor Dostoevsky |
1866 |
Fiction |
A psychological thriller about morality and redemption. |
| The Handmaid's Tale |
Margaret Atwood |
1985 |
Dystopian |
A speculative fiction novel about a totalitarian regime that subjugates women. |
| The Old Curiosity Shop |
Charles Dickens |
1841 |
Fiction |
A story about a little girl and her grandfather's misadventures. |
| The Kite Runner |
Khaled Hosseini |
2003 |
Fiction |
A powerful tale of friendship and betrayal set against the backdrop of Afghanistan. |
| A Wrinkle in Time |
Madeleine L'Engle |
1962 |
Fantasy |
A science fantasy novel about a girl searching for her missing father. |
| The Fault in Our Stars |
John Green |
2012 |
Young Adult |
A love story between two teens with cancer. |
| The Lovely Bones |
Alice Sebold |
2002 |
Fiction |
A novel about a girl watching from her personal heaven as her family copes with her death. |
| The Maze Runner |
James Dashner |
2009 |
Young Adult |
A dystopian novel about teens trapped in a mysterious and dangerous maze. |
| The Perks of Being a Wallflower |
Stephen Chbosky |
1999 |
Young Adult |
A coming-of-age story told through letters from the protagonist. |
| The Lightning Thief |
Rick Riordan |
2005 |
Young Adult Fantasy |
A novel about a boy discovering he is the son of Poseidon. |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone |
J.K. Rowling |
1997 |
Fantasy |
The first book in the Harry Potter series, where Harry discovers he is a wizard. |
| The Hunger Games |
Suzanne Collins |
2008 |
Dystopian |
A dystopian novel about a brutal reality TV competition among teenagers. |
| The Fault in Our Stars |
John Green |
2012 |
Young Adult |
A heartfelt story about love and loss in the face of cancer. |
| Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children |
Ransom Riggs |
2011 |
Fantasy |
A story about a boy discovering a mysterious orphanage with children possessing extraordinary abilities. |
| Wonder |
R.J. Palacio |
2012 |
Young Adult |
A story about a young boy with facial differences navigating school and friendships. |
| The Giver |
Lois Lowry |
1993 |
Dystopian |
A novel about a society that has eliminated pain and suffering, at the cost of emotion and individuality. |
| Where the Red Fern Grows |
Wilson Rawls |
1961 |
Children's Literature |
A story about a boy and his two hunting dogs, exploring themes of love and loss. |
| Anne of Green Gables |
L.M. Montgomery |
1908 |
Children's Literature |
The story of an imaginative girl who is mistakenly sent to live with two elderly siblings. |
| The Book of Lost Names |
Kristin Harmel |
2020 |
Historical Fiction |
A gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of stories during World War II. |
| Anxious People |
Fredrik Backman |
2020 |
Fiction |
A poignant and humorous novel about a failed bank robbery and the strangers who become hostages. |
| The Vanishing Half |
Brit Bennett |
2020 |
Fiction |
A multi-generational tale exploring race and identity through the lives of twin sisters. |
| The Midnight Library |
Matt Haig |
2020 |
Fiction |
A thought-provoking story exploring the choices one makes and the lives they could have lived. |
| The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo |
Taylor Jenkins Reid |
2017 |
Historical Fiction |
A novel about a reclusive Hollywood icon recounting her glamorous and tumultuous life. |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue |
V.E. Schwab |
2020 |
Fantasy |
A tale of a girl who makes a Faustian bargain to live forever, but is forgotten by everyone. |
| The Song of Achilles |
Madeline Miller |
2011 |
Fiction |
A retelling of the Iliad from the perspective of Patroclus, Achilles's companion. |
| When We Were Strangers |
Alexandra I. Johnson |
2020 |
Fiction |
A tender exploration of love and longing set against a backdrop of global travel. |
| The Nightingale |
Kristin Hannah |
2015 |
Historical Fiction |
The story of two sisters navigating life in France during World War II. |
| The House in the Cerulean Sea |
TJ Klune |
2020 |
Fantasy |
An enchanting tale about an orphanage for magical children and the inspector who visits. |
| Circe |
Madeline Miller |
2018 |
Fantasy |
A powerful retelling of the life of Circe, the witch from Homer's Odyssey. |
| The Book of M |
Peng Shepherd |
2018 |
Fiction |
A dystopian novel about a world where people lose their shadows and their memories. |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree |
Samantha Shannon |
2019 |
Fantasy |
An epic fantasy about dragons, queens, and the battle for a divided world. |
| The City We Became |
N.K. Jemisin |
2020 |
Fantasy |
A urban fantasy where the cities of New York come to life through their avatars. |
| Mexican Gothic |
Silvia Moreno-Garcia |
2020 |
Horror |
A gothic horror novel set in 1950s Mexico, exploring family secrets and patriarchal oppression. |
| For Your Own Good |
Samantha Downing |
2021 |
Thriller |
A psychological thriller about a teacher's hidden darkness and the impact on his students. |