what are some ~literary classics~ you would recommend to people who want to get (back) into reading them? i think personally one of the things that worries me is that i wouldn't find the stories compelling for some reason but i know that's wrong!!
Great question! Here are three from different genres that I enjoy (spoiler-free, though you can feel free to look them up on your own). Most if not all of these are available at your local library or online in pdf form.
"Wow, Zozo, why these specific books? These are an odd selection." They were on my shelf, I like them a lot, and I'm too lazy to do full blurbs for every classic I've ever enjoyed, so sue me.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas: Okay, I always have to trot this one out. It's long, it's intricate, it's a damn good read. Make sure to read the unabridged version of the novel. I promise you that the extra time is worth it.
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck: You may have read this one in school, but if not, give it a whirl. A great novel about the Depression and the desolation of capitalism with rich prose and a compelling story (though there are some sections that can be a bit too... Steinbeck-y, if anyone reading this knows what I mean, lmao).
And Then There Were None: Agatha Christie, my adored. Any of her novels are a good pick for someone who wants to read a classic that absolutely flies by and keeps you on the edge of her seat, but I particularly like some of the death descriptions in this one (sorry for any spoilers that may have caused).
