We’re as much the products of the books we read as we are of the times we live in. The 20 books in the list below certainly shaped me: I owe them my career as a classicist, and the seven books I’ve ...

Classic books stand the test of time by capturing readers’ attention generation after generation. They focus on themes that people across continents, religious backgrounds, socioeconomic circumstances ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. According to this year's second-annual Everand State of Reading Report, bookworms commonly revisited classic works of fiction in 2025 ...

The classics are making a comeback. The great books of the past, which have been in danger of falling by the wayside as people read less and less, are suddenly reentering the zeitgeist. Guillermo del ...

There’s a real musty feeling to some old books, where the writing is as caked in dust as an ancient hardcover. But some old books still feel new. I asked well-known literary figures and critics to ...

Classic Books For Teens: Classic books are often praised for their exceptional writing style and intricate plotlines. These books deal with themes like love, loss and identity. They can often resonate ...

Literature is full of novels that once captivated readers, sparked debate, and even shaped popular culture—only to slowly fade from public consciousness. While a handful of classics are still assigned ...

It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some of the best classic books by Black authors. This roundup includes both ...

Funded by Andrew W. Mellon and the National Endowment for the Humanities foundations as part of the Open Book Program, a collection of classic books, published between 1964 and 1998 are now available ...

For many, books are a staple of childhood. There is so much enjoyment found from flipping through the colorful pages of a book while the words are read aloud to you. Some children's books often hold ...

Justine Kraemer is a Senior List Writer at Collider and a freelance writer based in Ontario, Canada. She is passionate about finding new angles on the latest movies and TV shows. With over five years ...