The Boys of Summer
Beloved sports classic published to immediate critical success about Ebbets Field and the Brooklyn Dodgers. More
Blonde
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. More
Bleak House
Dickens’s tenth novel, often considered his finest; significantly influenced the development of mystery novels. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
The bestselling American novel of the nineteenth century; an epic tale of betrayal and honor. More
The Bell Jar
A haunting classic that chronicles the breakdown of a brilliant, talented, successful young woman. More
Bel Canto
Patchett’s critically acclaimed novel that won the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction. More
Being and Time
Perhaps the twentieth century’s most influential philosophical work, which shaped existentialism and postmodern thought. More
Barbarians at the Gate
Considered one of the best business narratives ever written, it changed the way business stories are told. More
Ariel
Plath’s landmark poetry collection; includes “Ariel,” “Daddy,” and “Lady Lazarus.” More
And Then There Were None
The bestselling crime novel of all time. More
American Gods
An instant classic and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. More
Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors
A multimillion-copy benchmark of adventure/survival nonfiction. More
The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book
An innovative landmark from “one of the really great cooks of all time” (James Beard). More
The Alchemist
An inspirational phenomenon; one of the bestselling books in history. More
The 42nd Parallel
The first volume of the “brilliantly original” (Alfred Kazan) U.S.A. trilogy, a landmark of modernism. More
The Purpose Driven Life
The bestselling hardback nonfiction book in history, it has sold more than 30 million copies. More
New International Version Bible (NIV)
The bestselling and most widely read modern translation of the Bible in the English language. More
The Beginner’s Bible
Revolutionized the way children are introduced to the stories of the Bible. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Award-winning first book in the If You Give series, which has sold more than 15 million copies. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More