If you prefer to read the book first, Libby is the perfect tool for checking these reads off your lis!. Ebooks and audiobooks can be downloaded instantly and synced to your device for free from your local public library using the Libby app.

P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

Lara Jean didn’t expect to really fall for Peter. But suddenly they are together for real—and it’s far more complicated than when they were pretending! Lana Condor and Noah Centineo return with Jordan Fisher starring as John Ambrose McClaren.

Death On The Nile by Agatha Christie

The tranquillity of a cruise along the Nile is shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway has been shot through the head. She was young, stylish and beautiful, a girl who had everything — until she lost her life. Kenneth Branagh (Murder on the Orient Express), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name), Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones), and Letitia Wright (Black Panther) will star.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

Doctor Dolittle takes on an apprentice, Tommy Stubbins, as they set out to find Long Arrow, the world’s greatest naturalist. Their quest takes them to the Mediterranean, to South America, deep under the sea, and even to a floating island.  Starring Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Emma Thompson (Love Actually), and Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex).

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

A dystopian thriller follows a boy and girl on the run from a town where all thoughts can be heard – and the passage to manhood embodies a horrible secret. Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Daisy Ridley (Star Wars) star.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

With a lonely boy named Ben on board, the brave young dragon Firedrake sets out on a magical journey to find the mythical place where silver dragons can live in peace forever.

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of an idealistic, gifted young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. Starring Brie Larson (Room) and Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther).

The Witches by Roald Dahl

Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There’s nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma’s stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!  Starring Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada), Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), and Stanley Tucci (Easy A).

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells

The Invisible Man of the title is Griffin, a scientist who theorises that if a person’s refractive index is changed to exactly that of air and his body does not absorb or reflect light, then he will be invisible. Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen (The Haunting of Hill House) star.

The Good Shepherd by C.S. Forester

A WWII naval thriller of “high and glittering excitement” (New York Times) from the author of the legendary Hornblower series. The adaptation is titled Greyhound and will star Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump).

Dune by Frank Herbert

A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction. Starring Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Fallout), Timothée Chalamet (Call Me By Your Name), Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones), and Oscar Issac (Star Wars: The Force Awakens).

The Devil All The Time by Donald Ray Pollock

In The Devil All the Time, Donald Ray Pollock has written a novel that marries the twisted intensity of Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers with the religious and Gothic over­tones of Flannery O’Connor at her most haunting. Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Robert Pattinson (Twilight), and Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) star.

Without Remorse by Tom Clancy

From Tom Clancy, the celebrated author of the Jack Ryan series, comes the #1 New York Times bestseller that puts CIA operative John Clark front and center…. Starring Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther), Cam Gigandet (Twilight), and Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot).

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom.  Featuring the voices of Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Danny DeVito, and Sam Rockwell.

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Twelve-year-old Artemis is a millionaire, a genius-and above all, a criminal mastermind. But Artemis doesn’t know what he’s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. Starring Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast), Hong Chau (Watchmen), and Judi Dench (Skyfall).

News of the World by Paulette Jiles

In the aftermath of the Civil War, an ageing itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honour, and trust. Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump) will star.

The Woman In The Window by AJ Finn

Twisty and powerful, ingenious and moving, The Woman in the Window is a smart, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense that recalls the best of Hitchcock. Starring Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight), and Julianne Moore (Still Alice).

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

A masterpiece in ambivalence and the uncanny, The Turn of the Screw tells the story of a young woman who is hired as governess to two seemingly innocent children in an isolated country house. Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) and Mackenzie Davis (Halt and Catch Fire) star in The Turning.

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

Telling the story of Buck, a domesticated dog whose wild instincts begin to kick-in while serving as a sled dog in the treacherous Yukon. Starring Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) and Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy).

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So, yes, we know. This kind of article has been written time and time again. But please, bear with us. We can assure you that this one will be different. No, we will not recommend you your typical classic books—don’t expect to read about Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brönte, Jane Austen, or William Shakespeare. Even if we do enjoy these beloved authors, it is time we broaden our horizons. Without further ado, here are five classic not-so-common recommendations based on some of your contemporary favourites!

The Silent Companions (2017) by Laura Purcell > The Turn of The Screw (1898) by Henry James

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell proved to be one of the spookiest releases of the last few years. Driving both the main character and the readers themselves through the most paranoid parts of the mind, the book plays numerous mind games that do not give you (or the poor protagonist) a single second to rest. Similarly, The Turn of the Screw by Henry James relies heavily on its “unreliable narrator”, keeping you at the edge of your seat and not allowing you to put the book down until you uncover what is real and what is not. Dive head first on the gothic atmosphere of Henry James’ masterpiece and unravel the mystery of this delightful piece of gothic fiction.

Scythe (2016) by Neal Shusterman > Brave New World (1932) by Aldous Huxley

Have you ever wondered about the future? Do you think it is possible for humanity to reach a perfect society? And what if that idyllic society is not as perfect as it appears to be at first glance? If you enjoyed the paradoxical dystopian utopia of Neal Shusterman’s Scythe, get ready for Aldous Huxley’s masterpiece. Polarising to George Orwell’s 1984, where humankind deeply resents their futuristic situation, Huxley offers the reader a future where people are happy with their situation, or so it seems. Dealing with similar topics, both Shusterman’s and Huxley’s works offers a glimpse of the possible outcome of our world, where humanity has surrendered to abusing our power as a species for the sake of greater good. Deliciously dark food for thought.

Tess of the Road (2018) by Rachel Hartman > Don Quixote (1615) by Miguel de Cervantes

This one may seem like a bit of a stretch, but hear us out. The hero’s quest trope is not uncommon in epic novels of self-discovery, and it is the main link between these two books. Even if Tess lacks Don Quixote’s madness, and the latter is missing a dragon companion, both characters share that certain feeling of adventurous picaresque. Furthermore, Rachel Hartman wrote her undergraduate thesis about Cervantes’ masterpiece, so it is not that crazy to find some reminiscence of it on her novel. If you enjoyed the lazy, episodic rhythm of Tess’ journey, don’t hesitate to immerse yourself in the world of Don Quixote —one of the central pieces of Spanish literature.

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing (2018) by Hank Green > Slaughterhouse V (1969) by Kurt Vonnegut

Surrealism at its finest. For fans of Hank Green’s imaginatively weird debut novel, Slaughterhouse V by Kurt Vonnegut should definitely be your next read. If you enjoy the literary production of Hank’s brother, John, you will have definitely heard about Slaughterhouse V, as it is quoted several times throughout The Fault in Our Stars, which is written by his brother, John Green. Painstakingly odd yet utterly gripping, Vonnegut’s novel will give you that same sense of uneasiness characteristic of what almost appears to be an alternative reality, where everything is not quite right. In both cases, you will not be able to stop yourself from quoting that meme with the crazy-haired guy saying aliens.

All The Crooked Saints (2017) by Maggie Stiefvater > Love Medicine (1984) by Louise Erdrich

Were the miracles that happened in Bicho Raro not enough for you? Then, you have a few more waiting for you thanks to Louise Erdrich collection of short stories. Even if this book is the closest to our days, it is widely considered a classic now, even if it is not as popular as it should. For lovers of Stiefvater’s masterful use of magic realism and folklore, Love Medicine will hook you in with the mysterious and enchanting stories of three Native American families whose lives are irrevocably intertwined. Like All the Crooked Saints, the collection also explores the depths of family bonds, love in all of its forms, and self-discovery.

Have you ever heard about any of these classics? Do you have any other recommendations? Let us know in the comments below!

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