If you are a man, it’s important that you read books that expand your mind and culturally educate yourself. We’ve rounded up 100 must-reads that will change your life for the better, no matter what your age or interests are.
This list includes books that focus on social issues, a great way to learn more about our world. It also has some classic fantasy novels that are sure to entertain you.
Alice In Wonderland
Whether you’re a child or an adult, Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of a curious girl falling down a rabbit hole is a timeless story. Its wacky characters and mind-bending twists make it a favorite for all ages.
It’s also been adapted for the screen many times. Walt Disney’s animated film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous, but there are plenty more that you can check out!
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s first novel, Frankenstein, has endured as one of the most influential works in literature. It’s a Gothic romance, a tragedy, and a science fiction classic.
In this story, Victor Frankenstein creates a monster by combining human body parts. He believes that the work will lead to more scientific discoveries, but he is eventually horrified by the results and flees from his creation.
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s famous 1885 novel condemning the institutionalized racism of the pre-Civil War South is arguably one of America’s greatest works of fiction. Its protagonists—a penniless boy and an escaped slave—plough the Mississippi River to plumb the essential meaning of freedom.
Twain’s humor, as well as his portrayal of Huck and Jim, makes the book a timeless classic. It is still controversial and is often banned.
The Grapes Of Wrath
The Grapes Of Wrath by John Steinbeck is an iconic book that depicts the hardships of migrant workers in the 1930s. The novel is a classic example of social realist fiction, and has been hailed as one of the greatest works of American literature.
The Grapes Of Wrath tells the story of a family from Oklahoma who must migrate west in the midst of the Great Depression. It is an evocative tale of hardship and determination.
The Lord Of The Flies
In the midst of a nuclear war, a group of British boys are stranded on a tropical island. They elect a leader, Ralph, and try to form an orderly society.
However, their civilising instincts are challenged by Jack, an older boy who leads a hunter’s band and descends into savagery. Ralph and Piggy, the intellectual of the group, attempt to maintain discipline and structure.
The Catcher In The Rye
The Catcher In The Rye is a witty, heartbreaking novel about growing up and adolescence. Despite its controversial themes and language, it has become one of the most popular coming-of-age novels ever written.
The story takes place in a few days between Christmas and the end of the school year for sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield. His angst and disillusionment are apparent from the outset of the novel.
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is considered one of the greatest American novels of all time. It is an examination of the American dream, and how it can be corrupted by materialistic ideals.
The novel was written during the Jazz Age in the 1920s, a time of great social change. Fitzgerald observed that this era had led to the development of a society that was prone to cynicism and materialism.
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte’s classic Gothic novel, explores love and passion in a story about two families. It is a social novel that also shows us how class is influenced by society and culture.
When Lockwood visits Thrushcross Grange to introduce himself to landlord Heathcliff, he soon finds out that the quiet man hides a dark side. He also discovers the tragic past of Heathcliff and his sister Catherine.
The Color Purple
If you’re looking for a book that shows courage and friendship, The Color Purple is a great choice. It’s a story about an abused and uneducated African American woman’s struggle for self-empowerment.
A 1982 epistolary novel by Alice Walker, The Color Purple won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was later adapted into a film and musical. It’s a timeless classic that everyone should read.
The Scarlet Letter
When it comes to choosing books, there are plenty of different options. Some are just plain fun, while others have the potential to teach you a thing or two.
However, there are some classics that everyone should read. Among them, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ is one of the best.
