4.18 avg rating — 220,229 ratings

"This book can't be beat. There is something truly magical within these pages. I am transported. I am moved. It is my favorite book of all time."

3.88 avg rating — 1,009,797 ratings

"The first book by Dickens that I really 'got'. I think this is the one that children should be introduced to instead of Great Expectations. Dickens is one of the world's greatest writers for a reason. His characters fairly leap off of the page."

4.47 avg rating — 11,343,218 ratings

"I'm choosing the first in the series because once I read it I knew instantly that this guy, Harry Potter, was going to change my life forever. And he did."

4.29 avg rating — 4,770,680 ratings

"It's not my favorite Jane Austen but it's the one I keep rereading. To have that kind of readability makes it one of the best."

4.28 avg rating — 705,594 ratings

"A master world builder, craftsman of character, and storyline developer. C.S. Lewis is SUCH a great writer."

3.97 avg rating — 1,280,711 ratings

"The book that introduced me to sci-fi/fantasy. L'Engle was my first 'favorite author'. I'm always recommending this book."

4.17 avg rating — 928,034 ratings

"You can't have a list of the best books of all time without mentioning Roald Dahl. After last count I have more books by this author than anyone else....for a reason."

4.20 avg rating — 5,417,989 ratings

"How can you go wrong with this masterful dystopian novel about a London in which everyone is taught to hate?"

4.17 avg rating — 2,446,902 ratings

"I read this in middle school (I read the entire series in fact) and it made a huge impression on me. I think this is when I made a turning point in my literary journey."

3.80 avg rating — 276,227 ratings

"I think this is the newest book on my list. I read it and every single page I said, "Wow. This is amazing. This is SO good. Wow.""