- The Color Purple by Alice Walker: This novel tells the story of Celie, a young black girl who fights for her dignity and freedom in rural Georgia at the turn of the 20th century.
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: This novel is a classic tale of the American Dream and the excesses of wealth, as embodied by the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.
- Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston: This novel follows the life of Janie Crawford, a middle-aged black woman who recounts her journey from a blossoming teenager to a self-assured woman.
- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: This novel introduces the concept of magical realism, which combines realistic descriptions of everyday life with magical elements.
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: This classic romance novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, who must navigate their own biases and prejudices to find love.
- Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger: This novel follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a sarcastic and angsty teenager who must navigate the challenges of growing up.
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: This classic horror novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster, exploring the themes of creation and responsibility.
- Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin: This novel follows the story of a 14-year-old boy and his religious family in Harlem, exploring themes of race, sex, identity, and spirituality.
- The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende: This novel follows the story of the Trueba clan, particularly the strong female characters, as they navigate themes of ancestors, feminism, and class struggle.
- 1984 by George Orwell: This dystopian novel explores the dangers of authoritarianism and the consequences of government control.
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