There are many kinds of books to read and each for every mood and setting. Today, we will be highlighting 13 beautifully written books that you must read. So, keep reading and find out what books you need to read!
Sometimes, you want to lose yourself in a book. And we get that. There are tons of well-written novels that will make you pause after a sentence or take you back to your childhood or even think about your life. Authors like these make reading a delightful experience for many.
We have 13 books that readers loved and recommend. Some of these are classics while others are critically-acclaimed. And no matter what you like, there is something for you here. You can see the full list below!
Beautifully Written Books
- Winter’s Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino
- East of Eden by John Steinbeck
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
- A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
- A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
- Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
- On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
- I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
- Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman
East of Eden

John Steinbeck has been often called the greatest American author and for good reason. His novels are amazing and East of Eden is his magnum opus. This novel cemented Steinbeck as a must read author and his writing in this novel has led to many adding this novel to their favorites list.
A Gentleman in Moscow

If you haven’t read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, then you are missing out. The protagonist is imprisoned at a famous hotel and while this might seem boring, it is anything but. Towles writing and novel structure made this one of my favorite novels and one I recommend to others often.
All the Light We Cannot See

A novel that highlights beautiful writing is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. This novel takes place during World War II and tells a love story of two people as they navigate and try to survive the war. Doer’s writing comes feels poetic and will resonate with you and pull on your emotions till the last past.
Conclusion
That ends this list of 13 beautifully written books that you must read. If you need a novel to read for this month, then this list should help you. It includes classics and lesser known novels so you will surely have something new to read. Happy reading!
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