100 Books to Read Before You Die: The Official List
Are you an avid reader looking to expand your literary horizons? Do you want to know which books are considered must-reads by book lovers around the world? Look no further! After scouring online communities, literary lists, and book clubs, we've compiled the ultimate list of 100 books to read before you die.
The Criteria
So, how did we come up with this list? We considered various factors, including:
- Classic literature: Timeless tales that have stood the test of time
- Bestseller lists: Books that have topped the charts and captured the hearts of readers
- Awards and accolades: Winners of prestigious literary awards and recognition
- Recommendations: Favorites from book clubs, online forums, and reader reviews
- ** Cultural significance**: Works that have had a significant impact on society and culture
The List
Without further ado, here's the official list of 100 books to read before you die:
Classics (20)
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë ...and 15 more!
Bestsellers (20)
- The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn ...and 15 more!
Award-Winners (20)
- 1984 by George Orwell (Dystopian classic)
- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Feminist dystopia)
- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez (Magical realism)
- The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (Semi-autobiographical novel)
- The Stranger by Albert Camus (Existentialist classic) ...and 15 more!
Recommendations (20)
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (Fantasy romance)
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (Coming-of-age)
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (War drama)
- The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Romantic fantasy)
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Philosophical adventure) ...and 15 more!
Cultural Significance (20)
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Racial injustice)
- The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank (WWII memoir)
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (Teenage angst)
- The Color Purple by Alice Walker (Racial and feminist struggles)
- 1984 by George Orwell (Dystopian warning) ...and 15 more!
Conclusion
There you have it - the ultimate list of 100 books to read before you die. From timeless classics to modern bestsellers, this list has something for every reader. So, grab a cup of coffee, get cozy, and start reading your way through this literary journey!
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