Home | Search Results | 100 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers Reading lists 100 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers They broke boundaries and challenged conceptions. We asked you for your must-read classics; from iconic bestsellers to lesser-known gems, these are your essential recommends. Sarah McKenna 26 May 2022 Facebook Pinterest Twitter Email Everyone loves a? classic novel , but where to start? From? Jane Austen ?to? Charles Dickens ,? Toni Morrison ?to? Fyodor Dostoevsky , the fiction canon is so vast you can easily get lost in it. So we asked our readers to tell us about their favourite classic books. The resulting list of must-reads?is a perfect way to find inspiration to start your classics adventure. There's something for everyone, from family sagas and? dystopian fiction ?to? romances ?and historical fiction. And if you enjoy this, you can also learn about our reader's favourite? books by female authors , most loved? children's books ?and the? best memoirs ?they've ever read. You might also like... Features How to read the longest classic books Author, Henry Eliot, shares his tips on how to navigate some of the longest classic works and creative ways to find the time to see you through to the last page. Features How to start building your classics collection Want to break into the canon but not sure where to start? John Self talks you through the things to consider to find the classic books to suit you. You might also like... Features 39 of the best literary and book podcasts for book lovers From light-hearted conversational podcasts, to live talks from world-renowned writers, these shows are the perfect audio fix for literary fans who like to delve beyond the book. Reading lists The best short stories ever written Modern life is a busy affair and sometimes, a short story offers the perfect form to escape. Discover these groundbreaking works, both classic and modern. What's your favourite classic read? Let us know at? @penguinukbooks . What's your favourite classic read? Let us know at? @penguinukbooks . Books ranked in no particular order. Some answers have been edited for clarity and style.?? Image at top: Flynn Shore / Penguin