Best 2024 Picks: Top 100 Books of All Time
Welcome to our roundup of the 14 best books inspired by the top 100 books of all time. We’ve carefully picked these gems not just for their enduring popularity, but for the way they continue to resonate with readers of all ages. Our list features a mix of heartfelt tales, thought-provoking dystopias, and classic novels that have shaped the literary world. We focus on stories that offer rich themes, unforgettable characters, and transformative experiences. From love and rebellion to existential dilemmas, these books promise to engage and inspire. Get ready to discover which works made our essential list!
On this list:
14 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Harper Lee’s classic novel tells the story of racial injustice and childhood innocence in the Deep South through the eyes of Scout Finch.
13 1984 by George Orwell
A dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society under constant surveillance, ‘1984’ explores themes of censorship and truth.
12 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s novel delves into themes of love, class, and reputation through the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
11 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This classic captures the Jazz Age with its tale of wealth, love, and the American Dream gone awry through Jay Gatsby’s eyes.
10 Moby Dick by Herman Melville
A tale of obsession and revenge, ‘Moby Dick’ chronicles Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the great white whale.
9 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
In a science fiction classic, Huxley presents a futuristic world driven by genetic engineering, corporate control, and shallow pleasures.
8 Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
A dark comedy set during World War II, ‘Catch-22’ explores the absurdity of war through the experiences of Captain Yossarian.
7 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Salinger’s novel captures teenage angst and alienation through the adventures of Holden Caulfield in New York City.
6 Animal Farm by George Orwell
This allegorical novella uses a farmyard fable to critique totalitarian regimes, making it accessible yet profound.
5 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
A dark tale of passion and revenge, ‘Wuthering Heights’ unfolds on the bleak Yorkshire moors, with a complex love story.
4 War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
An epic novel of Russia during the Napoleonic wars, ‘War and Peace’ weaves together themes of love, fate, and history.
3 The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Exploring themes of faith, family, and morality, the novel is a formidable exploration of the human condition.
2 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Dostoevsky’s psychological novel traces the mental anguish and moral dilemmas faced by Raskolnikov after committing a crime.
