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Classics books meet common high standards for quality, appeal, longevity, and influence. These texts often have an artistic quality, universal appeal, make connections, are relevant to multiple generations, and stand the test of time.
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The classic books listed here are not in any particular order. Please read the hyperlinked reviews to ensure the book selected is appropriate for the reader's interest and maturity level.
An "*" before the book title indicates a book intended for younger audiences, a "+" denotes books that have more mature content and themes, and an AP#10 (AP Grade 10), AP#11 (AP Grade 11) & AP#12 (AP Grade 12) indicates books recommended for students taking an English Advanced Placement (AP) level course in the 2024-2025 School year
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Author: Charlotte Bronte
Topics: Fiction, Romance
Publication date: October 16, 1847
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Author: Bram Stoker
Topics: Horror, Fantasy
Publication date: May 26, 1897
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Author: Emily Bronte
Topics: Fiction, Romance, Gothic
Publication date: December 1, 1847
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Author: Amy Tan
Topics: China, Contemporary
Publication date: January 19, 1989
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Author: Douglas Adams
Topics: Science Fiction, Humor
Publication date: January 17, 1996
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*Younger Audience
The Percy Jackson Series
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Author: Rick Riordan
Topics: Fantasy, Mythology
Publication date: July 28, 2005
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The Harry Potter Series
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Author: J.K. Rowling
Topics: Fantasy, Magic
Publication date: June 26, 1997
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Deutscher Hörbuchpreis for Das besondere Hörbuch (2014)
Author: Aldous Huxley
Topics: Science Fiction, Dystopian
Publication date: January 1, 1998
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Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Topics: Russia, Literature
Publication date: January 1, 1866
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Author: Jane Austin
Topics: Romance, Literature
Publication date: January 28, 1813
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