George Orwell

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Length: 410 pages
Audiobook Length: 13 hours and 20 minutes

Genres: Gothic Fiction, Classics, Mystery

Short Description:
"Rebecca" follows the story of an unnamed young woman who marries the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter. As she navigates her new life at Manderley, the shadow of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca, looms large, creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. The new Mrs. de Winter grapples with jealousy, insecurity, and the dark secrets of the estate.

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

Length: 192 pages
Audiobook Length: 5 hours and 10 minutes

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Coming-of-Age

Short Description:
Set in the 1960s, "The Outsiders" tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis, a young boy from a lower-class gang known as the Greasers. As tensions escalate between the Greasers and the wealthier Socs (Socials), Ponyboy navigates the struggles of adolescence, loyalty, and the harsh realities of his environment, leading to life-altering events.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Length: 336 pages
Audiobook Length: 12 hours and 17 minutes

Genres: Classic, Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age

Short Description:
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, and follows young Scout Finch as she learns about morality, social injustice, and empathy. Through the trial of Tom Robinson, an African American man falsely accused of raping a white woman, Scout and her brother Jem grapple with their father's role as his defense attorney and witness the deep-seated prejudices of their community.

1984 by George Orwell

Length: 328 pages
Audiobook Length: 11 hours and 22 minutes

Genres: Dystopian, Political Fiction, Classics

Short Description:
"1984" presents a chilling vision of a totalitarian future where the state, led by Big Brother, exercises total control over the populace. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth, where he alters historical records to fit the Party's narrative. As he begins to question the oppressive regime and seeks personal freedom, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of rebellion and surveillance.