Top 50 Books on the Day Zero Community's Reading List

1. Read all of the Harry Potter books

Diving into the magical world of Harry Potter offers an enchanting journey filled with spells, mythical creatures, and unforgettable friendships. As you read through each book, you'll visit the grand halls of Hogwarts, explore the bustling Diagon Alley, and unravel the mysteries of the Forbidden Forest. Along the way, you'll encounter thrilling Quidditch matches, decode ancient prophecies, and battle dark forces, all while growing alongside Harry, Hermione, and Ron. This literary adventure promises a spellbinding escape into a universe where the power of courage, loyalty, and love triumphs over adversity.

The Hogwarts motto, "Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus," means "Never tickle a sleeping dragon.

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2. Read the Bible

Reading the Bible is a profound journey that can offer spiritual growth, wisdom, and insight into the human experience. To achieve this goal, start by selecting a version of the Bible that resonates with you and consider setting a daily reading schedule to maintain consistency. Utilize study guides or commentaries to deepen your understanding, and engage in discussions with others to gain different perspectives. Reflect on the passages and how they relate to your own life, and don't hesitate to ask questions or seek guidance from knowledgeable individuals in your community.

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, with over 5 billion copies sold.

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3. Read Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a novel of manners by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of the British Regency. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London.

Jane Austen originally published "Pride and Prejudice" anonymously, simply credited as "By a Lady.

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4. Read Catcher in the Rye

Reading "Catcher in the Rye" offers a chance to explore the mind of Holden Caulfield, a character who has intrigued readers for decades. To get started, find a quiet, comfortable spot where you can immerse yourself in the novel without distractions. Keep a notebook handy to jot down thoughts or questions that arise as you delve into the story. Consider joining a book club or discussion group to share insights and perspectives with others who are also reading the book. Taking these steps will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this classic piece of literature.

Embark on a literary journey through the disillusionment of adolescence with J.D. Salinger's iconic novel, Catcher in the Rye.

J.D. Salinger drew inspiration for Holden Caulfield from his own experiences and struggles with mental health.

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5. Read the Lord of the Rings trilogy

Reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy offers an immersive journey into J.R.R. Tolkien's richly crafted world of Middle-earth. To fully appreciate this epic tale, set aside dedicated time to delve into each book, starting with "The Fellowship of the Ring," followed by "The Two Towers," and concluding with "The Return of the King." As you progress through the series, take notes on key characters, plot points, and themes to enhance your understanding and enjoyment. Additionally, consider discussing the books with friends or joining a reading group to share insights and perspectives on this timeless adventure.

J.R.R. Tolkien created entire languages, like Elvish and Dwarvish, specifically for The Lord of the Rings.

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6. Read the Narnia series

Reading the Narnia series offers an enchanting journey into a world filled with magic, adventure, and timeless lessons. To fully appreciate C.S. Lewis's beloved chronicles, start with "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to experience the wonder of discovering Narnia for the first time. Follow the recommended reading order to grasp the narrative's depth and continuity, and take time to reflect on the themes of courage, friendship, and faith that permeate each story. Engaging with discussion groups or reading companions can also enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this classic series.

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were close friends who often critiqued each other's works.

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7. Read War and Peace

War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is a monumental novel that intricately weaves together the lives of its characters against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Through the interlacing stories of aristocratic families, Tolstoy explores themes of love, power, fate, and the human condition. Readers are invited to traverse the grand ballrooms of Russian high society, experience the brutal realities of battlefields, and ponder profound philosophical questions. This epic work challenges and enriches, offering a deep dive into the complexities of life and history.

War and Peace" features over 500 characters, making it a rich tapestry of Russian society.

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8. Read Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights, penned by Emily Brontë, is a timeless tale set on the desolate moors of Yorkshire, where the passionate and tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw unfolds. The novel delves into themes of revenge, social class, and the supernatural, creating a haunting atmosphere that grips readers from the first page. As you navigate the intricate narrative, you will encounter intense emotions, complex characters, and a richly woven tapestry of human experience that has cemented its place as a classic in English literature.

Emily Brontë originally published "Wuthering Heights" under the pseudonym Ellis Bell to avoid gender bias.

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9. Read the Hunger Games trilogy

Reading the Hunger Games trilogy offers an exciting journey into a dystopian world filled with adventure, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes. To fully immerse yourself in Suzanne Collins' gripping narrative, start by obtaining all three books: "The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire," and "Mockingjay." Set aside dedicated reading time, perhaps creating a cozy space with comfortable seating and good lighting. As you progress, consider joining a book club or online discussion group to share insights and enhance your understanding of the trilogy's deeper messages.

The Hunger Games trilogy explores themes of survival, resistance, and societal inequality in a dystopian future.

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10. Read Anna Karenina

Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece, "Anna Karenina," delves into the complexities of human emotion and societal expectations through the intertwined lives of its characters. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russian aristocracy, the novel explores themes of love, infidelity, and the pursuit of happiness. Readers are invited to follow the tumultuous affair between the enchanting Anna and the dashing Count Vronsky, while also witnessing the contrasting, more stable relationship of Levin and Kitty. As the narrative unfolds, Tolstoy masterfully examines the moral and existential dilemmas faced by each character, making "Anna Karenina" a timeless exploration of the human condition.

Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" explores complex themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms in 19th-century Russia.

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11. Read Romeo and Juliet

Reading Romeo and Juliet offers a chance to explore one of Shakespeare's most famous works, delving into themes of love, fate, and conflict. To fully appreciate the play, consider starting with a brief overview of Shakespeare's life and the historical context of the Elizabethan era. As you read, pay attention to the language and poetic devices used, and take notes on key scenes and character developments. Discussing the play with others or watching a performance can also enhance your understanding and enjoyment of this timeless tragedy.

Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" was first performed in 1597, making it over 400 years old.

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12. Read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" offers a transformative guide to personal and professional success through the cultivation of key habits. The book encourages readers to be proactive, set clear goals, prioritize effectively, and foster mutually beneficial relationships. By emphasizing principles such as thinking win-win, seeking first to understand, and synergizing, Covey provides a framework for achieving lasting effectiveness and fulfillment in various aspects of life.

Stephen Covey's "7 Habits" emphasizes proactive behavior as the foundation for personal and professional effectiveness.

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13. Read Ulysses

James Joyce's "Ulysses" offers readers a richly detailed exploration of a single day in Dublin, following the lives of its characters, particularly Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus. The novel invites readers to immerse themselves in its intricate narrative structure and stream-of-consciousness technique, revealing the complexities of human thought and experience. As you delve into this literary masterpiece, you will encounter a tapestry of themes including identity, history, and the mundane moments of daily life, all woven together with Joyce's masterful use of language and symbolism.

Ulysses" by James Joyce intricately explores a single day in Dublin through the lives of its inhabitants.

James Joyce's "Ulysses" is set on a single day, June 16, 1904, now celebrated as Bloomsday.

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14. Read all the Twilight books

The Twilight series, written by Stephenie Meyer, introduces readers to the enigmatic town of Forks, Washington, where high school student Bella Swan encounters the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen. As Bella becomes entwined in the lives of Edward and his family, she discovers their secret: they are vampires. The books explore themes of love, danger, and the supernatural, offering a blend of romance and suspense that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

The Quileute tribe's werewolf legends in "Twilight" are inspired by real Native American folklore.

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15. Read Game of Thrones

A Game of Thrones is the first novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. It was first published on August 6, 1996. The novel won the 1997 Locus Award and was nominated for both the 1997 Nebula Award and the 1997 World Fantasy Award. The novella Blood of the Dragon, comprising the Daenerys Targaryen chapters from the novel, won the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Novella. In January 2011, the novel became a New York Times Bestseller and reached No. 1 on the list in July 2011.

George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series was inspired by the Wars of the Roses.

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16. Read Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged is a novel by Ayn Rand that delves into a dystopian United States where leading innovators, ranging from industrialists to artists, begin to mysteriously disappear. The story follows Dagny Taggart, a railroad executive, as she battles against an increasingly oppressive government and a crumbling society. Throughout the novel, readers can explore themes of individualism, capitalism, and the role of the mind in human existence, making it a compelling read for those interested in philosophical and economic ideologies.

Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" explores the consequences of a society where individual achievement is stifled by collectivist policies.

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17. Read Alice in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 English children's novel by Lewis Carroll, a mathematics don at the University of Oxford. It details the story of a girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world of anthropomorphic creatures. It is seen as an example of the literary nonsense genre. The artist John Tenniel provided 42 wood-engraved illustrations for the book.

Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" was inspired by real-life boat trips with Alice Liddell.

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18. Read Catch 22

Catch-22 is a satirical war novel by American author Joseph Heller. He began writing it in 1953; the novel was first published in 1961. Often cited as one of the most significant novels of the twentieth century, it uses a distinctive non-chronological third-person omniscient narration, describing events from the points of view of different characters. The separate storylines are out of sequence so the timeline develops along with the plot.

Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" coined the term for paradoxical rules that trap individuals in no-win situations.

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19. Read The Qur'an

The Quran, also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation directly from God (Allah). It is organized in 114 chapters which consist of individual verses. Besides its religious significance, it is widely regarded as the finest work in Arabic literature, and has significantly influenced the Arabic language. It is also the object of a modern field of academic research known as Quranic studies.

Reading the Qur'an in its original Arabic is believed to offer a deeper spiritual connection.

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20. Read Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was first published in the literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866. It was later published in a single volume. It is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from ten years of exile in Siberia. Crime and Punishment is considered the first great novel of his mature period of writing. The novel is often cited as one of the supreme achievements in world literature.

Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" delves into psychological turmoil, exploring guilt, redemption, and moral dilemmas.

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21. Read A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens, first published by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical, and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim.

Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol" in just six weeks, revitalizing Christmas traditions and spirit.

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22. Read Don Quixote

Don Quixote is a Spanish epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615, its full title is The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha or, in Spanish, El ingenioso hidalgo don Quixote de la Mancha. A founding work of Western literature, it is often labelled as the first modern novel and one of the greatest works ever written. Don Quixote is also one of the most-translated books in the world and the best-selling novel of all time.

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23. Read David Allen's 'Getting Things Done'

Getting Things Done (GTD) is an organizational method created by David Allen, described in a book of the same name. The Getting Things Done method rests on the principle that a person needs to move tasks out of the mind by recording them externally. That way, the mind is freed from the job of remembering everything that needs to be done, and can concentrate on actually performing those tasks.

David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' system emphasizes capturing every task to clear your mind for productivity.

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24. Read Dune

Dune is a 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials in Analog magazine. It tied with Roger Zelazny's This Immortal for the Hugo Award in 1966 and it won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel. It is the first installment of the Dune saga. In 2003, it was described as the world's best-selling science fiction novel.

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25. Read Moby Dick

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is the sailor Ishmael's narrative of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. A contribution to the literature of the American Renaissance, Moby-Dick was published to mixed reviews, was a commercial failure, and was out of print at the time of the author's death in 1891. Its reputation as a Great American Novel was established only in the 20th century, after the 1919 centennial of its author's birth. William Faulkner said he wished he had written the book himself, and D. H. Lawrence called it "one of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world" and "the greatest book of the sea ever written". Its opening sentence, "Call me Ishmael", is among world literature's most famous.

Herman Melville's "Moby Dick" is based on the true story of the whaling ship Essex, sunk by a whale.

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26. Read the Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon is a religious text of the Latter Day Saint movement, which, according to Latter Day Saint theology, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from 600 BC to AD 421 and during an interlude dated by the text to the unspecified time of the Tower of Babel. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. The Book of Mormon is one of the earliest and most well known unique writings of the Latter Day Saint movement. The denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement typically regard the text primarily as scripture and secondarily as a record of God's dealings with ancient inhabitants of the Americas. The majority of Latter Day Saints believe the book to be a record of real-world history, with Latter Day Saint denominations viewing it variously as an inspired record of scripture to the lynchpin or "keystone" of their religion. Some Latter Day Saint academics and apologetic organizations strive to affirm the book as historically authentic through their scholarship and research, but mainstream archaeological, historical, and scientific communities have discovered little to support the existence of the civilizations described therein, and do not consider it to be an actual record of historical events.

The Book of Mormon is considered a sacred text by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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27. Read the Torah

The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses by Christians. It is also known as the Written Torah in Rabbinical Jewish tradition. If meant for liturgic purposes, it takes the form of a Torah scroll. If in bound book form, it is called Chumash, and is usually printed with the rabbinic commentaries.

The Torah is traditionally read in Hebrew, and its public reading is central to Jewish worship.

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28. Read Slaughterhouse 5

Slaughterhouse-Five, or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death is a 1969 semi-autobiographic science fiction-infused anti-war novel by Kurt Vonnegut. It follows the life and experiences of Billy Pilgrim, from his early years, to his time as an American soldier and chaplain's assistant during World War II, to the post-war years, with Billy occasionally traveling through time. The text centers on Billy's capture by the German Army and his survival of the Allied firebombing of Dresden as a prisoner of war, an experience which Vonnegut himself lived through as an American serviceman. The work has been called an example of "unmatched moral clarity" and "one of the most enduring anti-war novels of all time".

Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" is semi-autobiographical, inspired by his own World War II experiences.

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29. Read Lolita

Lolita is a 1955 novel written by Russian-American novelist Vladimir Nabokov that addresses the controversial subject of hebephilia. The protagonist is a French literature professor who moves to New England and writes under the pseudonym Humbert Humbert. He describes his obsession with a 12-year-old "nymphet", Dolores Haze, whom he kidnaps and sexually abuses after becoming her stepfather. Privately, he calls her "Lolita", the Spanish diminutive for Dolores. The novel was originally written in English, but fear of censorship in the U.S. and Britain led to it being first published in Paris, France, in 1955 by Olympia Press.

Vladimir Nabokov's "Lolita" is renowned for its intricate wordplay and unreliable narrator, Humbert Humbert.

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30. Read Infinite Jest

Infinite Jest is a 1996 novel by American writer David Foster Wallace. Categorized as an encyclopedic novel, Infinite Jest is featured in Time magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 and 2005.

David Foster Wallace's "Infinite Jest" contains over 1,000 pages and 388 endnotes, making it a complex read.

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31. Read 1984 by George Orwell

Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, Orwell’s narrative is timelier than ever. 1984 presents a startling and haunting vision of the world, so powerful that it is completely convincing from start to finish.

1984" explores themes of totalitarianism and surveillance, making it eerily relevant in today's digital age.

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32. Read Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton (1608–1674). The first version, published in 1667, consists of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, arranged into twelve books with minor revisions throughout. It is considered to be Milton's masterpiece, and it helped solidify his reputation as one of the greatest English poets of all time. The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

Paradise Lost" by John Milton is an epic poem exploring humanity's fall from grace and the nature of free will.

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33. Read To Kill a Mocking Bird

To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by the American author Harper Lee. It was published in July 1960 and became instantly successful. In the United States, it is widely read in high schools and middle schools. To Kill a Mockingbird has become a classic of modern American literature; a year after its release, it won the Pulitzer Prize. The plot and characters are loosely based on Lee's observations of her family, her neighbors and an event that occurred near her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, in 1936, when she was ten.

Harper Lee's hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, inspired the fictional Maycomb in "To Kill a Mockingbird.

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34. Read The Hobbit

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again is a children's fantasy novel by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It was published in 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book is recognized as a classic in children's literature and is one of the best-selling books of all time, with over 100 million copies sold.

J.R.R. Tolkien invented over 15 different languages, enhancing the rich linguistic tapestry of Middle-earth.

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35. Read Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre is a novel by the English writer Charlotte Brontë. It was published under her pen name "Currer Bell" on 19 October 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. of London. The first American edition was published the following year by Harper & Brothers of New York. Jane Eyre is a bildungsroman that follows the experiences of its eponymous heroine, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall.

Jane Eyre" was published in 1847 under the pen name Currer Bell to mask Charlotte Brontë's gender.

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36. Read The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is set in the Roaring Twenties, highlighting lavish parties and societal excess.

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37. Read Brave New World

Brave New World is a dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley, written in 1931 and published in 1932. Largely set in a futuristic World State, whose citizens are environmentally engineered into an intelligence-based social hierarchy, the novel anticipates huge scientific advancements in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation and classical conditioning that are combined to make a dystopian society which is challenged by the story's protagonist. Huxley followed this book with a reassessment in essay form, Brave New World Revisited (1958), and with his final novel, Island (1962), the utopian counterpart. This novel is often compared as an inversion counterpart to George Orwell's 1984 (1949).

Aldous Huxley wrote "Brave New World" in 1931, envisioning a dystopian future shaped by technology and control.

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38. Read Animal Farm

Animal Farm is a satirical allegorical novella, in the form of a beast fable, by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. It tells the story of a group of anthropomorphic farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. Ultimately, the rebellion is betrayed, and under the dictatorship of a pig named Napoleon, the farm ends up in a state far worse than before.

George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is an allegory of the Russian Revolution, using farm animals to represent key figures.

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39. Read Little Women

Little Women is a coming-of-age novel written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott, originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. The story follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—and details their passage from childhood to womanhood. Loosely based on the lives of the author and her three sisters, it is classified as an autobiographical or semi-autobiographical novel.

Louisa May Alcott based "Little Women" on her own family, making the March sisters deeply relatable.

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40. Read Frankenstein

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on 1 January 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821.

Mary Shelley wrote "Frankenstein" at just 18, inspired by a ghost story challenge in 1816.

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41. Read Eat, Pray, Love

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia is a 2006 memoir by American author Elizabeth Gilbert. The memoir chronicles the author's trip around the world after her divorce and what she discovered during her travels. She wrote and named the book while living at The Oliver Hotel on the downtown square in Knoxville, TN. The book remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 187 weeks. The film version, which stars Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem, was released in theaters on August 13, 2010.

Elizabeth Gilbert's journey in "Eat, Pray, Love" mirrors the transformative power of solo travel and self-discovery.

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42. Read The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath is an American realist novel written by John Steinbeck and published in 1939. The book won the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and it was cited prominently when Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962.

The Grapes of Wrath" vividly captures the Dust Bowl's impact, offering profound insights into human resilience.

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43. Read Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Lord of the Flies is a 1954 novel by the Nobel laureate British author William Golding. The plot concerns a group of British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves. Themes include the tension between groupthink and individuality, rational and emotional reactions, and morality and immorality.

William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" explores the dark side of human nature through a group of boys stranded on an island.

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44. Read The Alchemist

The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. The story follows the shepherd boy Santiago in his journey across North Africa to the Egyptian pyramids after he dreams of finding a treasure there.

Santiago's journey in "The Alchemist" teaches that personal legends are realized through perseverance and embracing life's omens.

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45. Read The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov, also translated as The Karamazov Brothers, is the last novel by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky spent nearly two years writing The Brothers Karamazov, which was published as a serial in The Russian Messenger from January 1879 to November 1880. Dostoevsky died less than four months after its publication. It has been acclaimed as one of the supreme achievements in world literature.

The Brothers Karamazov" explores deep philosophical themes, making it essential to reflect on each character's moral dilemmas.

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46. Read The Little Prince

The Little Prince is a novella written and illustrated by French writer and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943 and was published posthumously in France following liberation; Saint-Exupéry's works had been banned by the Vichy Regime. The story follows a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults, and human nature.

The Little Prince" is the most translated book in the world, available in over 300 languages.

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47. Read Mere Christianity

Mere Christianity is a Christian apologetical book by the British author C. S. Lewis. It was adapted from a series of BBC radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, originally published as three separate volumes: Broadcast Talks (1942), Christian Behaviour (1943), and Beyond Personality (1944). The book consists of four parts: the first presents Lewis's arguments for the existence of God; the second contains his defence of Christian theology, including his notable "Liar, lunatic, or Lord" trilemma; the third has him exploring Christian ethics, among which are cardinal and theological virtues; in the final, he writes on the Christian conception of God.

C.S. Lewis originally delivered the content of "Mere Christianity" as a series of BBC radio talks.

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48. Read East of Eden

East of Eden is a novel by American author and Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, published in September 1952. Many regard the work as Steinbeck's most ambitious novel, and Steinbeck himself considered it his magnum opus. Steinbeck said of East of Eden: "It has everything in it I have been able to learn about my craft or profession in all these years," and later said: "I think everything else I have written has been, in a sense, practice for this." Steinbeck originally addressed the novel to his young sons, Thom and John. Steinbeck wanted to describe the Salinas Valley for them in detail: the sights, sounds, smells and colors.

East of Eden" intricately explores themes of good and evil, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Cain and Abel.

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49. Read The God Delusion

The God Delusion is a 2006 book by British evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins. In The God Delusion, Dawkins contends that a supernatural creator, God, almost certainly does not exist, and that belief in a personal god qualifies as a delusion, which he defines as a persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence. He is sympathetic to Robert Pirsig's statement in Lila (1991) that "when one person suffers from a delusion it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion it is called religion." In the book, Dawkins explores the relationship between religion and morality, providing examples that discuss the possibility of morality existing independently of religion and suggesting alternative explanations for the origins of both religion and morality.

Richard Dawkins' "The God Delusion" challenges religious beliefs with compelling arguments for atheism and secularism.

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50. Read The Fountainhead

The Fountainhead is a 1943 novel by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, her first major literary success. The novel's protagonist, Howard Roark, is an intransigent young architect who battles against conventional standards and refuses to compromise with an architectural establishment unwilling to accept innovation. Roark embodies what Rand believed to be the ideal man, and his struggle reflects Rand's belief that individualism is superior to collectivism.

Ayn Rand's "The Fountainhead" explores individualism versus collectivism through the life of architect Howard Roark.

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