Books are a great way to escape from our hectic lives, but they can also be a powerful tool for understanding the world around us. They teach us about history and culture, encourage us to learn new languages, and even help us cope with difficult emotions. In addition to being fun reads on their own, books can also be used as starting points for conversations with your child or students (or yourself). Below is a list of some of the best books ever written:
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The following books are the best books ever written. They are all classics, very popular and well-written, and highly recommended by countless readers over the years.
In this list you'll find some of the greatest works of literature from throughout history!
To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee.
To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. The story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression and tells the story of a tomboy named Scout Finch. The novel was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film starring Gregory Peck and William Schallert.
The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins.
The Hunger Games is a dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. It’s the first book in a trilogy of the same name, which also includes Mockingjay and Catching Fire. The trilogy was published in 2008 and set in a future where each district must offer up one boy and one girl to participate in what they call the Hunger Games. The Capitol selects tributes from different districts for these games until one boy or girl survives them all to win an opportunity for freedom from their captors!
The story follows Katniss Everdeen (a 16-year-old girl from District 12) as she tries to survive against all odds while trying not to be killed by other tributes or her own team mates who want revenge for being made into pawns during previous games earlier in their lives.
The Harry Potter Series – J.K. Rowling.
The Harry Potter series is a series of fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. The books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide, making them the best-selling book series in history.
The first book in this series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," was released on 26 June 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., followed by eight sequels that were published between 1997 and 2007:
1984 – George Orwell.
1984 is a great book because it tells the story of Winston Smith, an employee at the Ministry of Truth who lives in Oceania (the nation of England). He rebels against his government by reading banned books and writing down what he thinks about them. This leads him to become part of an underground group that plans to overthrow Big Brother and set up their own dictatorship.
The themes explored in this classic novel include:
- Freedom vs. Control – How do people want to live their lives? Do they want freedom or control over others? In 1984, there are no longer any freedoms except those granted by Big Brother; everyone must conform or else face punishment upon discovery as spies or traitors against society’s values (or even worse). This forces them into making decisions on how they want their lives run while still being monitored at every turn by authorities who keep tabs on everything they do from birth until death—and beyond!
- Power vs. Freedom – Another key theme involves power struggles between different groups within an organization; whether it be political parties vying for power over each other within The Party itself OR citizens fighting for their rights against oppressive governments such as Oceania’s regime led by Mr./Mrs., President/Prime Minister etc...
Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen.
Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte.
Wuthering Heights is a famous novel by Emily Bronte. The story is set in the north of England and follows the relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, who are both lost souls searching for love and belonging. They are determined to marry despite their differences, but this doesn't stop them from falling in love with each other.
This novel has been praised as one of the greatest works ever written by an English writer because it explores themes such as domestic abuse, infidelity, loneliness and death; even though these issues aren’t explored directly they can still be seen through many characters throughout this book including Ellen Dean (Heathcliff's sister), Hindley Earnshaw (Catherine's brother) etc…
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green.
The Fault in Our Stars is a novel by the American author John Green. It follows the main character Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old cancer patient who has begun to lose her sight and hearing due to glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer. She attends supporting group meetings at Shrapnelside Memorial High School along with Augustus Waters, a boy from her town who was once considered as one of its most eligible bachelors but now prefers being called Gus; Isaac LaFleur, an acquaintance from high school who is also suffering with GBM but in his case it has progressed much further; and Peter Van Houten aka "Foster Dad" because he acts as though he were responsible for raising them both when they're not really related at all.
Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck.
Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. The book was published in 1937 and tells the story of two men, George and Lennie, who wander the United States during the Great Depression in search of work and a home.
The novel has become an important part of American literature due to its realistic portrayal of Depression-era life as well as being one of Steinbeck's most critically acclaimed works. It also contains themes such as friendship between men (George and Lennie), overcoming obstacles together (like farm labor jobs), friendship at any cost (even if it means sacrificing yourself), working yourself into exhaustion over time just so you can eventually receive some form of reward from your efforts (such as food).
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - C.S Lewis.
This book is the first in a series of seven (so far) and it follows four children who step into a wardrobe and find themselves in a magical world where they must save Narnia from being taken over by an evil White Witch. The story is about Aslan, the great lion, who fights against her to protect his kingdom from destruction.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favorite books because it's just so much fun! It's also very easy to read because there aren't many words per page - which makes it perfect for young readers who want something fun but don't want anything too complicated or challenging yet!
The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien.
The Hobbit is the first book in JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It was written over 50 years ago, but it still remains one of the most popular fantasy novels around today.
The story follows Bilbo Baggins and his travels with three companions: Thorin Oakenshield, Gandalf and Pippin (who are all introduced much later in this novel). They travel from their home on a small island called Middle Earth to explore an abandoned dwarven kingdom called Erebor as well as many other lands beyond that have been destroyed by Sauron's armies.
Conclusion
There are so many great books out there, but we hope our list has given you some ideas for your next read. If you’re looking for something new and exciting, or just want to get into something old and classic, the best place to start is always with a recommendation from your friends or family members. After all, what’s better than sharing these amazing stories with others?