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by George Orwell
4.2(5,546,342)
Winston Smith dreams of truth and rebellion in a world where Big Brother watches all, but he confronts the terrifying power of a regime that controls not just actions, but thoughts.
by Ariel Lawhon
4.4(599,651)
In 1789 Maine, a heroic midwife's diary helps her expose a murder and get justice in a town that wants to silence her.
by Fredrik Backman
4.4(568,758)
A stubborn widower, who lives by strict rules, finds his quiet world changed by a lively new family next door, making him face his past and find happiness in human connection.
by Garth Stein
4.2(451,946)
Through the eyes of Enzo, a wise and observant dog, a race car driver's family navigates a journey of love, loss, and resilience, learning that life's most important lessons often come in the curves, not just on the straightaways.
by Terry Pratchett
4.0(425,222)
On a discworld hurtling through space on the back of a giant turtle, an inept wizard and his naive, walking-luggage-toting tourist embark on a chaotic, belief-fueled journey to the very edge of their flat planet, encountering dragons that only exist if you believe in them.
by Virginia Evans
4.5(391,464)
A distinguished lawyer's life of carefully written letters, both sent and unsent, reveals a past heartbreak, making her confront forgiveness and the power of written words.
by Virginia Woolf
3.8(361,351)
Clarissa Dalloway's day of party preparations becomes a journey through memory, class, and quiet desperation, set against post-WWI London.
by William Shakespeare
3.9(315,131)
A respected general's love for his wife turns into murderous jealousy, fueled by a vengeful ensign's lies, leading to a tragic end.
by Tennessee Williams
4.0(261,257)
In New Orleans, a Southern belle's attempt at maintaining her refined image clashes with her brother-in-law's rough nature, leading to her mental collapse.
by Cormac McCarthy
4.2(226,642)
In the desolate 1850s American West, a teenage drifter known as 'the Kid' joins a ruthless gang of scalp hunters, descending into unprovoked violence and moral decay, which reveals humanity's inherent savagery.
by Lisa See
4.3(212,563)
In 15th-century China, two women born under the same sign form a strong bond, going against societal rules to practice medicine and advocate for women's health in a world that sees educated women as worthless.
by Richard Powers
4.1(199,716)
Nine lives, bound by the silent wisdom of trees, unite in a desperate fight against humanity's destruction of nature.
by Douglas Stuart
4.3(194,656)
In 1980s Glasgow, a young boy's unwavering love for his alcoholic mother becomes a desperate, heartbreaking fight against the crushing weight of poverty and societal judgment.
by Arthur Miller
3.5(185,760)
Willy Loman, an aging salesman, confronts his failures and inflated self-worth, searching for a final, meaningful act in a world that has left him behind.
by Caleb Carr
4.1(182,211)
In Gilded Age New York, an early psychologist and a newspaper reporter hunt a serial killer preying on adolescent boys, challenging social norms and risking their lives in a city of stark contrasts.
by William Shakespeare
3.9(180,662)
An aging king, swayed by flattery, disowns his loyal daughter, setting off a chain of madness, betrayal, and suffering that destroys his kingdom and his mind.
by James Joyce
3.8(178,804)
Fifteen linked stories show turn-of-the-century Dublin through lives marked by desire, deceit, and despair, ending with the reflective 'The Dead.'
by Sophocles
3.7(170,516)
A king's relentless search for truth to save his city reveals the horrific prophecy he unknowingly fulfilled, uncovering his identity as both murderer and incestuous son.
by William Shakespeare
3.8(157,847)
In Venice, a desperate loan for love leads to a chilling demand for a pound of flesh, ultimately unraveling in a courtroom where cleverness triumphs over vengeful contracts.
by Willa Cather
3.9(148,725)
Through the eyes of an orphaned boy, My Ántonia paints an unforgettable portrait of a resilient Bohemian immigrant woman whose spirit, like the Nebraska prairie itself, endures and flourishes despite the harsh realities of pioneering life.
by Marilynne Robinson
3.9(126,182)
An aging Iowa pastor writes a letter to his young son, sharing his family's abolitionist history, his faith, and the quiet moments of an ordinary life.
by Nick Hornby
3.8(125,733)
A commitment-phobic bachelor invents a son to meet single mothers, only to find himself unexpectedly growing up when a peculiar twelve-year-old attaches himself to him, forcing both to confront their arrested development.
by Italo Calvino
4.0(113,391)
You, the reader, embark on a meta-fictional search for the true beginning of ten different novels, each a fragment of a story interrupted, in a playful look at reading itself.
by Jodi Picoult
4.0(111,876)
A mother sues her obstetrician, believing she was denied the choice to terminate her pregnancy, forcing her to confront the worth of her daughter's life, born with a severe brittle bone disease.