The Best Books of All Time: 42 Can’t Miss Titles for Every Genre

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From riveting thrillers to inspiring true-to-life experiences, these best books of all time won the hearts of millions of avid readers and literary critics.

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There is no shortage of books to read, and for many, that overabundance can turn into a chaotic struggle of finding the next book to read.

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From novels penned by great American authors to books that broke boundaries and made a cultural impact, here are the top seven best fiction books of all time that you should read:

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The book takes place on a single day (June 16, 1904) and follows the thoughts and musings of Mr. Leopold Bloom and his encounters with other Dublin locals.

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The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger

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Fitzgerald portrays Jay’s struggles of chasing the past and changing the future within the landscape of America’s post-war economic boom.

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1984 by George Orwell

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The Best Books of All Time: 42 Can’t Miss Titles for Every Genre

From riveting thrillers to inspiring true-to-life experiences, these best books of all time won the hearts of millions of avid readers and literary critics.

There is no shortage of books to read, and for many, that overabundance can turn into a chaotic struggle of finding the next book to read.

From novels penned by great American authors to books that broke boundaries and made a cultural impact, here are the top seven best fiction books of all time that you should read:

The book takes place on a single day (June 16, 1904) and follows the thoughts and musings of Mr. Leopold Bloom and his encounters with other Dublin locals.

Ulysses by James Joyce

The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye is a coming-of-age story told through the eyes of cynical 16 years old Holden Caulfield.

Fitzgerald portrays Jay’s struggles of chasing the past and changing the future within the landscape of America’s post-war economic boom.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

1984 by George Orwell

1984 takes place in the future time of 1984 when the totalitarian government watches over everyone and directs all activities.

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