Classic Books

1984: The Dystopian Classic Reimagined by George Orwell is the timeless novel depicting a totalitarian society under constant surveillance, where individuality and freedom are crushed by the oppressive Party and Big Brother. The story follows Winston Smith as he struggles with conformity, truth, and...

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic psychological novel that follows Raskolnikov, a struggling student in St. Petersburg who murders a pawnbroker, believing he can justify it through intellect and moral reasoning. Tormented by guilt and paranoia, he grapples with conscience, redemption,...

Orientalism by Edward W. Said is a seminal work of cultural criticism that examines how Western literature, art, and scholarship have historically represented “the East” (Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa) in stereotyped, exoticized, and patronizing ways. Said argues that these portrayals served...

Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare is a collection of Shakespeare’s lyrical poetry, including his 154 sonnets and selected narrative poems. The works explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and human emotion, showcasing Shakespeare’s mastery of language, form, and poetic expression. Note: Classic,...

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton is a comprehensive collection of classic myths from Greek, Roman, and Norse traditions. The book retells stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and legendary events, making ancient myths accessible and engaging while exploring timeless themes...

Caught Up by Jennifer Armentrout is a contemporary romance novel that follows characters navigating love, misunderstandings, and emotional growth. Filled with tension, humor, and heartfelt moments, the story explores relationships, trust, and the challenges of opening up to love. Note: Fiction, Romance / Contemporary....

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a classic psychological novel that follows Raskolnikov, a struggling student in St. Petersburg who murders a pawnbroker, believing he can justify it through intellect and moral reasoning. Tormented by guilt and paranoia, he grapples with conscience, redemption,...

The Trial by Franz Kafka (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a haunting novel about Josef K., a man suddenly arrested and prosecuted by a mysterious and inaccessible authority for an unspecified crime. As he navigates a surreal and nightmarish legal system, the story explores themes...

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a classic dystopian novel set in a future society where books are banned and “firemen” burn any that are found. The story follows Guy Montag, a fireman who begins to question society’s anti-intellectualism and censorship, ultimately seeking knowledge,...

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (Collins Classics) is a collection of stories framed around a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury. Each pilgrim tells tales that reflect their personality, social status, and morals, ranging from comedy and romance to satire and tragedy. The...

The Secret of Secrets by Ibn ‘Arabi is a spiritual and philosophical work that explores the inner dimensions of human existence and the path to divine knowledge. Through mystical insights, it delves into the nature of the soul, consciousness, and the secrets of the...

Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a profound psychological novel narrated by an unnamed, isolated man living in St. Petersburg. Through his bitter reflections and confessions, he explores themes of free will, alienation, and the contradictions of human nature. Often...

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a spellbinding fantasy novel centered around a mysterious circus that opens only at night. Within its enchanted tents, two young illusionists, Celia and Marco, are bound in a magical competition that turns into a deep, forbidden love....

White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a poignant short novel about a lonely dreamer in St. Petersburg who experiences a brief but intense romance over four nights with a young woman named Nastenka. Blending melancholy and hope, the story explores themes...

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson is a gripping Young Adult thriller that follows 18-year-old Bel Price, whose mother, Rachel, disappeared sixteen years ago and was long presumed dead — until she suddenly reappears while a documentary crew is filming the case....

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a timeless novel set in the Roaring Twenties, following the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsessive pursuit of love and the American Dream. Told through the eyes of Nick Carraway, it explores...

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a modernist masterpiece that portrays the Ramsay family and their guests during visits to their summer home in Scotland. Through shifting perspectives and lyrical prose, Woolf explores time, memory, art, and the inner lives...

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Alma Books Ltd) is a psychological and philosophical novel that follows Raskolnikov, a destitute student in St. Petersburg who commits a murder, believing he can justify it through intellect and moral reasoning. As guilt consumes him, he faces...

The Trial by Franz Kafka (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a haunting novel that follows Josef K., a man suddenly arrested and prosecuted by an inaccessible authority for an unspecified crime. As he navigates a maze of absurd bureaucracy and meaningless procedures, the story explores...

The Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka (Alma Classics Evergreens) is a collection of Kafka’s most renowned works, including the famous novella The Metamorphosis, in which Gregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Through surreal and unsettling tales, Kafka...