Classics:
1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: A timeless romance with witty dialogue and sharp social commentary.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee: A powerful story of racial injustice and childhood innocence.
3. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A magical realist masterpiece exploring family, history, and destiny.
4. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A tragic love story set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties.
Contemporary:
5. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: A sprawling epic fantasy that transcends genres.
6. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: A dystopian novel with chilling relevance to our times.
7. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari: A fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of human history.
8. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: A moving story of friendship and redemption set in Afghanistan.
Genre-Specific:
9. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: A hilarious and absurdly funny sci-fi classic.
10. The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco: A historical mystery with intriguing twists and turns.
This is just a small selection, and there are many other excellent books out there. Ultimately, the best way to find great books is to explore different genres, authors, and themes that appeal to you.