15 Classics That Everyone Should Read At Least Once

With so many classics out there, choosing your next read isn’t always easy. That is why we have curated a list of 15 classics that everyone should read at least once. Keep reading to find out which books made our list!

We know that you either hate or love the classics. But even if you aren’t the biggest fan, some novels are worth reading. This list includes some of my favorite books of all time.

Like many people, I was first introduced to the classics in school. Some of them I was not the biggest fan of. But others like The Outsiders and To Kill a Mockingbird are novels that I often find myself revisiting.

There is a reason why these novels are classics. Decades and centuries later, they are still able to resonate with readers. You will see many familiar names and may finally be encouraged to read these amazing classics. You can see the full list below.

15 Classics That Everyone Should Read

• Animal Farm by George Orwell 
• The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas   
• The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 
• Lord of the Flies by William Golding 
• Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky 
• Dracula by Bram Stoker 
• Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 
• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 
• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 
• Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 
• The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 
• The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway 
• Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. 
• The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

The Count of Monte Cristo

One of my favorite classics of all time has to be The Count of Monte Cristo. It is an adventure novel unlike anything else. The book is entertaining and has held up well centuries later. Who doesn’t love a good revenge story?

The Picture of Dorian Gray

A short read that I recommend to everyone is The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is about a vain character who sells his soul to stay forever young. First published in 1890, the novel was controversial but has gone on to be recognized as a classic.

Dracula

Many people know of Dracula but few have read the original source material. The novel is a fun read and when it was published in 1897, it terrified many people. You will be amazed to find out some of Dracula’s abilities and how many of his powers have changed over the years.

Conclusion

These are 15 classics that everyone should read at least once. And yes, I know that some classics didn’t make the list and may make it to a future article. Let us know which ones you want to see on the next list. Happy reading!

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