14 Best Famous Books to Read in 2025
Join us as we explore the world of famous books, highlighting timeless classics and their remarkable stories loved by readers.
Exploring famous books is like wandering through a library of timeless adventures and wisdom. We’ve painstakingly focused on iconic storytelling, lasting impact, and relatable themes to curate this list of 14 best ‘famous books’. Whether you’re seeking gripping narratives or profound insights, each book on our list promises to captivate and inspire. Join us as we share our honest thoughts and experiences, blending humor with helpful insights to guide you through these literary classics.
On this list:
14 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ah, the roaring 20s! A story where parties are wilder than my hair on a windy day. Fabulous classic that even Gatsby himself couldn’t have thrown a better bash!
13 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Race, justice, and a misunderstood guy named Boo. This book has the drama of a courtroom and the tenderness of a family tale.
12 Moby Dick by Herman Melville
The one about the whale, not the dick. A story about obsession that might leave you feeling like you’re out at sea yourself!
11 1984 by George Orwell
Orwell and Big Brother. A future that’s both terrifying and oddly fascinating, like trying to resist the last cookie in the jar.
10 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
A love story with more misunderstandings than trying to explain the offside rule in soccer. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are a classic duo!
9 War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
A book that’s longer than Monday. But oh, is it worth it for the tales of Russia, love, and more war tactics than a chess game.
8 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Holden Caulfield isn’t just a character; he’s a whole mood. Angsty teens and people who enjoy a good existential crisis will appreciate this.
7 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Welcome to a ‘perfect’ society where everything’s so perfect, it’s perfectly bizarre. A book that makes you appreciate the chaos of our world.
6 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Murder, guilt, and redemption in Russia where nothing’s black and white. This one’s a rollercoaster of moral dilemmas and cold, cold weather.
5 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Gothic romance and a heroine who’s as spirited as my attempt at karaoke. It’s haunting, romantic, and truly a story for the ages.
4 The Odyssey by Homer
Epic journeys and more trials than a reality show. A tale that’s ancient yet captures the imagination like a blockbuster film.
3 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Dragons, dwarves, and a hobbit with an unexpected love for adventure. It’s like the best road trip ever, just with more danger.
2 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Lush Russian landscapes, intense romance, and moral dilemmas bigger than the blizzards within. Love that challenges societal norms, presented in an epic tale.
1 Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
And finally, this book has been chosen as the best because it is a tale of chivalry turned completely on its head. Our man Don Quixote tilts at windmills and brings humor and heart to what it means to be lost in a dream. Imagine setting out on adventures, not with dragons or dungeons, but with everyday windmills and shepherds. The reason it tops our list is due to its timeless nature — a book that manages to be as profound as it is funny, and as silly as it is brave. It speaks to everyone who’s ever dared to dream bigger than their circumstances, shouting into the wind with a trusty sidekick by their side.
