Best Well Known Books of 2025: Top 9 Picks
Discover well known books that have captured hearts, from Harry Potter to The Great Gatsby. Perfect picks for new readers!
Buckle up, folks! We’re about to embark on a rollicking adventure through the literary world with our list of the 9 best ‘well known books’. We know diving into the world of literature can be more daunting than trying to untangle a string of Christmas lights. That’s why we picked books that are not only famous but also offer an amusing, thought-provoking, or fantastical escape. Whether it’s the drama of society parties, brave tales against dystopian forces, or magical friendships formed in the wizarding world, our picks promise timeless flair and gripping stories. Let’s check out why these well known books are absolute must-reads!
On this list:
9 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
This classic tale is full of mystery and glamour. We didn’t quite get the whole green light thing until we read it twice. Worth it!
8 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This is one of those well known books that everyone says they’ve read. I wish we had a friend like Atticus Finch growing up.
7 1984 by George Orwell
A bit of a downer but still a must-read. Big Brother watching you – it feels like Orwell saw the future.
6 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
This is romance and wit combined in a beautiful way. It’s perfect for those who want to see the romance in the well known books theme.
5 Moby Dick by Herman Melville
We tried reading it three times before it finally hooked us. Definitely a well known book about obsession.
4 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
This book is uncomfortably close to reality. It’s like 1984’s eccentric cousin. We couldn’t put it down once we started.
3 The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Holden Caulfield made us question everything. This book is a must for those who love teen angst and well known book discussions.
2 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Epic fantasy at its best. We lost count of how many times we pretended to be hobbits after reading this.
1 Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
The ultimate in well known books, the Harry Potter series took us on whirlwind adventures through magic. Hogwarts became a second home. It’s the best because it created a whole new world while addressing friendship, courage, and growing up. Despite our age, the child in us kept the pages turning, enchanted by the characters and the magical universe. This series managed to blend an epic fight against evil with the simple joys of school life and friendship super seamlessly. The books got us smiling, laughing, and crying, sometimes all in the span of a paragraph.
