If you consider yourself a book worm, you want to know that you’ve read all of the great classics. If you don’t consider yourself much of a bookworm, you still want to know that you’ve read at least the greatest classics, if nothing else, right? We’ve collected 23 classic books you should add to your list, from sci-fi thrillers to commentaries on sociological issues. Is there any book we left out of the list? Which book is a must-read, in your opinion?
#1: All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
All Quiet on the Western Front follows a young German soldier in World War I as he faces some of the worst realities of warfare. From the quiet camaraderie between the soldiers to a universal longing to return home and life beyond the war, this book unpacks it all. Beyond being a war story, it touches on the human elements of loss and hope. We recommend giving it a read!