With the help of booksellers and librarians from around the world, we’ve created this collection of 200 iconic HarperCollins titles—beloved books that have inspired, informed, entertained, and endured.
Whether they are prizewinners, runaway bestsellers, groundbreaking nonfiction, or simply a favorite novel, these books have all had a singular influence on our literary culture.
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Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit describes a pivotal moment in American history, as the nation found the courage to bet on itself to win against the odds. It was named the 2001 William Hill Sports Book of the Year and was adapted as a feature film in 2003.
