First published in 1952, the classic Hemingway novel follows the concepts of human perseverance and grit. Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman, has not caught a fish in eighty-four days, each venture into the sea resulting in him returning empty-handed. But his luck soon changes, for on the eighty-fifth day, he hooks a massive fish, a marlin. But it will not be an easy catch; this creature will test him to his limits in an epic back and forth between fisherman and fish. 

First published in 1925, unveil this classic novel to discover the extravagant world of the Roaring Twenties. Set in Long Island, New York, the story of a man named Jay Gatsby unfolds. His dishonest manner of reaching success, as well as his yearning to rekindle an archaic romance, are told through the voice of Nick Carraway, a young man moved to the city to learn the bond business. He settles down in an area known as West Egg, becoming neighbours with this renowned Gatsby. These characters come to experience the fundamental notions of wealth, power, social status, along with the American Dream which are all inextricably interwoven with the pompous inhabitants of East Egg in this marvelous story.

Soon, Gatsby's festivities, paired with his unceasing desire to cross the boundaries of a marriage, are what ultimately lead to his downfall.

First published in 1886, the age-old classic delves deep into what it means to be human as we wrestle with our own interior evils and terrors. When the prestigious and dignified lawyer Mr. Uterson becomes entangled in a series of increasingly strange events, he questions the relation between the horrid Mr Hyde and well-respected Dr Jekyll. The age-old Science Fiction/Mystery keeps us on our feet as Mr. Uterson investigates and reveals the shocking truth; sometimes darkness dwells where we least expect it.

First published in 1897, Bram Stoker's Dracula is a key cornerstone of what was the developing horror genre. Read in horror as through a series of journals and diaries we learn how the cruel Count Dracula, a monstrous vampire from the depths of dark and gloomy Transylvania, begins to spread his vile and dark curse to England. He must be hunted down, or else. Will Professor Van Helsing and his companions be able to stop the bloodthirsty vampire; or will they too succumb to his curse?

First published in 1813, Jane Austen's classic novel set in the 19th century explores the complex yet simple theme of love. When the independent and intelligent Elizabeth Bennet meets the puzzling and wealthy Mr. Darcy, a relationship takes shape that is as enigmatic to Elizabeth as it is to the reader. Join her on a journey of self-discovery as she navigates the realms of love and society in a bygone era, uncovering her true identity along the way. 

First published in 1945,

 George Orwell’s Animal Farm is as thought-provoking as it is deceptively simple. The satirical novella focuses on a group of farm animals who, in an attempt to obtain freedom and equality, are forced to rebel against the human farmer. They initially attempt to base their society on the seven commandments of animalism, with the key maxim that all animals are equal. The pigs however, guided by Napoleon and Snowball, and then primarily Napoleon, slowly erode the ideals of the revolution by consolidating power and corrupting the very principles their society stands for. Animal Farm serves as a cautionary tale about the erosion of freedom and the dangers of power.

First written over 1800 years ago...

Widely regarded as one of the key works relating to Stoicism, the collection of Marcus Aurelius's thoughts will delve deep into the mind of the philosophy of a man who once ruled the most powerful empire in existence.

First wirtten in 1843;

Join Scrooge in this elegantly haunted story as he attempts to redeem his salvation. Do you believe he can turn the wheels of time and escape his doomed fate?

First published in 1818,

Victor Frankenstein, born to loving Genevan parents, leaves the estate after illness strikes his household, escaping grief and familial responsibility. He travels to Ingolstadt to begin his studies at the university level and is soon struck by a thirst for knowledge. The fields of natural philosophy and chemistry instill in him an obsession for the metaphysical world, inspiring ideas of immortality.

Frankenstein then sets on a mission. After nights spent examining the contents of graveyards and endless hours in his laboratory, he discovers the secret to creating life. Upon seeing his creation, he grows mortified. Obliviously.

Frankenstein has fabricated a being whose striking appearance reflects his cruel and selfish character. The distance he puts between himself and the monster then serves as the basis for a series of tragic events.

This compilation combines perhaps three of the iconic and fear-provoking novels that the gothic horror genre has ever experienced. For an especially frightful night, and for those daring to dive into this chilling novel, this compilation combines three novels that for centuries have done just that. With a unique perspective on the bloodthirsty and immortal Dracula, the wayward ambition of Frankenstein, and the raging struggles between the natures of Dr. Jekyll and Hyde, these classics will keep you captivated for hours and hours.