Norwegian Wood

by Haruki Murakami

A nostalgic story of love and loss set in 1960s Tokyo, following Toru Watanabe, a university student, as he navigates his feelings for two very different women: the introspective Naoko, and the lively and outgoing Midori.

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

A classic Gothic novel about the orphaned Jane Eyre, who becomes a governess and falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester, while grappling with themes of morality, independence, and social class.

My Years of Rest and Relaxation

by Ottessa Moshfegh

A disillusioned young woman in New York City decides to sleep for a year using medications, hoping for personal transformation. The novel explores themes of depression, isolation, and the search for meaning.

The Metamorphosis

by Franz Kafka

The story of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. It explores themes of alienation, guilt, and the absurdity of existence.