What are your favorite books of all time?Answer

When you think back on every book you've ever read, what are some of your favorites? These can be from any time of your life – books that resonated with you as a kid, ones that shaped your personality as a teen, or ones that inspired you. Whatever conditions you want. These are your favorites after all.

The Problems of Philosophy

The Problems of Philosophy
ByBertrand Russell

1900 • 136 Readers • 107 pages 3.7

Why this book?

A famous and easily understandable introduction to the deepest questions humanity has pondered so far. Still very suitable for modern readers, despite its age. Availabe for free on Project Gutenberg.

1984

1984
ByGeorge Orwell

1949 • 6,863 Readers • 328 pages 4.2

Why this book?

Always current, a classic for a reason and touching on a human level. Depressing all around, perfect for a gloomy mood.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

2001 • 596 Readers • 292 pages 3.9

Why this book?

Not everything in this book is useful for everyday life if you are a normal person, but there are some gems of knowledge in there that make it well worth it.

Dune

#1 of 8 in Dune

Dune
ByFrank Herbert

1965 • 5,531 Readers • 704 pages 4.3

Why this book?

Has to be read together with with Dune Messiah, they are basically a single book. One of the greatest stories ever conceived.