The 15 Best Epistolary Books Told Via Letters and Diary Entries
Epistolary books have a special kind of pull due to the way they're framed—as letters, emails, clippings, etc. Here are some must-reads!
Topic: Classic Books
The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 20th Century (1900s)
Women have always been powerful writers, but they really began to shine during the 1900s. Here are the ones you need to know.
The 7 Best Christmassy Books to Read This Holiday Season
Ready to get into the holiday spirit with a cozy book that'll melt that callused heart of yours? Here are the ones to read!
The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 19th Century (1800s)
To this day, some of the most famous and influential writers were females from the 1800s. Here are the ones you need to know.
The 12 Greatest Classic Books of American Literature, Ranked
America has produced some of the most enduring and most influential literary novels of all time. Here are the must-reads.
What Makes “Catcher in the Rye” a Literary Masterpiece? 4 Reasons
Catcher in the Rye is taught in literary classes all over the nation. Here's why this profound story remains a classic to this day.
Why Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Is Worth Reading Again This Year
You've probably experienced A Christmas Carol in one form or another—but the original book still stands as the best version.
To Kill a Mockingbird: Book vs. Movie, Similarities and Differences
To Kill a Mockingbird is an essential classic of American literature. But between the book and the movie, which one was better?
Life of Pi’s Greatness Explained: Why Everybody Should Read It
Life of Pi is a modern literary classic. If you haven't read it yet, you definitely should—and here are several reasons why!
Moby Dick, Explained: 4 Reasons Why It’s the Greatest Novel Ever Written
What's so great about Moby Dick? Is it really that good of a book? Well, I think it's the greatest literary novel of all time. Here's why.
The 7 Best Haruki Murakami Novels That’ll Bend Your Mind
These strange books by this legendary author will forever alter your perception of reality.
The 9 Best Classic Sci-Fi Books That Are Essential Must-Reads
If you're a fan of modern science fiction, sometimes it can be nice to go back and see where it all started.
The 5 Best Absurdist Novels That Tell Must-Read Surreal Stories
Need an escape to a bizarre alternate reality? Look no further than these delighfully absurd novels.
The Best One-Hit Wonder Authors (And the Books They’re Known For)
Not all writers are prolific. Here are several books written by one-hit wonder authors that are nonetheless perfect.
The 10 Best Detective Novel Series of All Time, Ranked
Sink your teeth into these exciting detective book series that feature enigmatic crime solvers.
The 9 Best Classic Fantasy Books of All Time (And Still Worth Reading)
Modern fantasy novels owe a lot to the past, as you'll see in these novels, all of which are still worth reading.
The 6 Best Cyberpunk Books That Are Essential Must-Read Classics
These amazing cyberpunk books will have you hooked into a world of robots, AI, and computer hackers.