2025’s Best: Top 9 Time 100 Best Novels Reviewed
When we sat down to pick the top 9 ‘time 100 best novels,’ we weren’t just looking for grand titles—we were hunting for those gripping reads that make you laugh, cry, and maybe even chuck your book across the room. We’ve crafted this list with a mix of gripping plots, memorable characters, and stories that stick with you like that time we got lost trying to find a book in the library! Our focus? To ensure each pick leaves you pondering about life, society, and the occasional mind-bending paradox. Ready to uncover our top choices?
On this list:
9 1984 by George Orwell
Imagine living in a world where your own thoughts betray you. George Orwell’s ‘1984’ redefines paranoia.
8 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Lush parties and dark secrets. Fitzgerald captures the Jazz Age glamour and despair perfectly.
7 Beloved by Toni Morrison
Morrison’s haunting tale of a mother and her past. It’s both heart-wrenching and beautiful.
6 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Teen angst and rebellion. Perfect for those feeling misunderstood.
5 Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Identity and race are at the core of Ellison’s masterpiece. A must-read if you ask us.
4 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Justice and morality wrapped in a coming-of-age story. Scout Finch’s world is as relevant today.
3 Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Time travel and war mix in this classic satire. Vonnegut’s wit will have you questioning reality.
2 Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Controversial and beautifully written. Nabokov’s prose is as captivating as it’s unsettling.
1 Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
The king of satire, ‘Catch-22’ tops our list. Experience the absurdity of war, all while laughing out loud. Why is this the best? It’s the ultimate satire, hilariously revealing the madness of war and bureaucracy. Each character, spun with absurd brilliance, leaves readers questioning sanity. Heller’s witty lines stick with you long after, forcing laughter amid chaos. ‘Catch-22’ offers layers of humor and insight, making it timelessly relevant. It tops the ‘time 100 best novels’ theme effortlessly, providing an entertaining, mind-boggling experience.