12 Best Books of All Time Reddit 2024 Reviews
We went on a wild trip through Reddit forums to bring you the 12 best books of all time reddit has to offer. To pick these gems, we focused on the classics that have stood the test of time and still keep readers hooked. Expect a mix of heartstrings-pulling tales, mind-blowing dystopias, and timeless romances. So, get ready to find your next read!
On this list:
12 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Ah, the classic tale of a young girl learning life’s harsh truths. It’s like when we realized that pizza isn’t a vegetable, but way more profound.
11 1984 by George Orwell
Big Brother is watching! This is the book that made us all paranoid about our smart devices. Dystopian vibes for days.
10 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet’s love story is the OG rom-com. It’s like the ‘Friends’ of the literary world but with more corsets.
9 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Party like it’s 1922! Gatsby throws wild parties, but this book reveals the sad tale of the American Dream. Spoiler: It’s not all glitz and glamor.
8 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Holden Caulfield’s tale of teenage angst and rebellion. We all have a Holden phase – mine included a lot of black clothing.
7 Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
A whale of a tale! Literally. Captain Ahab’s obsession with the white whale is as intense as our obsession with cat videos.
6 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Jane Eyre’s journey from orphan to governess to love interest is quite the ride. Ready for some Gothic romance? Buckle up!
5 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Dystopian future with a side of weird science? Sign us up! This book made us question our love for technology.
4 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
A Russian novel about love, society, and tragedy. It’s heavy reading but so worth it. Kind of like finishing a whole pizza alone.
3 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Heathcliff and Catherine’s haunting love story set on the Yorkshire moors. Perfect for those gloomy weather days.
2 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
A dude stays young while his portrait ages. Creepy, right? This book is a masterpiece of Gothic fiction.