The new year is a wonderful time to embark on a new reading journey, and reading classic novels is a great literary resolution. If you’re not sure where to start, I have twelve suggestions that will see you through the year. Delve into these classics and explore science fiction, romance, mystery, and adventure.
January
A study of provincial life and the choices people make.
February
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Bad first impressions eventually lead to true love.
March
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
A novel without a hero satirizing British society in the early 19th century.
April
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
An eccentric man makes an unusual wager and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.
May
A Room with a View by E.M. Forster
Romance follows a young woman home from Italy.
June
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
A tale of shipwreck, survival, and adventure.
July
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Wrongful imprisonment, hidden treasure, and methodical revenge lead to an unexpected outcome.
August
Love and betrayal in 19th century Russia.
September
An orphan becomes a governess to the ward of a wealthy man.
October
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes meets Dr. Watson and investigates a murder.
November
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Four sisters grow up and learn about life and love.
December
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A mean, old man who hates Christmas learns to love the holiday and the people around him.