Best Authors of All Time: Top 12 Picks 2025
We explore classic literature, featuring works from the best authors of all time, including famous novels and timeless narratives.
Finding the perfect book can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but worry not, dear reader. We’ve curated a list celebrating the best authors of all time. Our mission? To guide newcomers through a delightful literary journey, focusing on elements like gripping narratives, unforgettable characters, and timeless themes. These books have been loved, debated, and occasionally cursed at, making them true classics. Get ready for a whirlwind of wit, wisdom, and maybe a few tears, as we explore the wonders that the best authors of all time have penned for us.
On this list:
12 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
A classic tale of love and misunderstandings, with charming characters and witty dialogue. It’s like Austen was sending us all secret valentines.
11 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Packed with humor and lessons about humanity, Scout Finch will steal your heart while Atticus teaches us a thing or two.
10 1984 by George Orwell
Orwell might have had a crystal ball. Big Brother’s watching, but at least Orwell tells it with gripping suspense.
9 Moby Dick by Herman Melville
If you’re a fan of obsessive quests, this is your jam. Captain Ahab’s antics with a whale make for a wild ride.
8 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
From opulence to tragedy, Gatsby’s life is a roller-coaster. Fitzgerald’s prose is simply golden.
7 War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Epic in scale and with more characters than a Thanksgiving dinner, Tolstoy’s masterpiece is a heavy hitter in every sense.
6 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Raskolnikov’s journey through guilt and redemption is intense, but Dostoevsky makes it worth every mind-bending moment.
5 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Holden Caulfield, the king of teen angst, shows us the world through a lens of sarcasm and complexity.
4 One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Marquez spins a tale of magical realism that’s as captivating as it is profound. Get ready for a journey like no other.
3 The Odyssey by Homer
Odysseus’s travels are as timeless as they are adventurous. It’s a classic for a reason, folks!
2 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
A dystopian world where everyone’s happy, or are they? Huxley questions everything, keeps us turning pages like our couches are on fire.
1 The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Chosen as the best for its profound exploration of faith, doubt, and ethics. Dostoevsky’s narrative penetrates the depths of human spirit. It follows the tumultuous lives of the Karamazov family, diving into themes of morality and existentialism. With memorable characters and an intricate plot, the novel challenges readers to reflect on their own beliefs. This makes it not only entertaining but also intellectually stimulating. Whether you agree with Dostoevsky or not, the book sparks endless debate and thought, akin to a riveting chat with a wise friend.
