Accessible Classics

Classic literature, also known as the classics, are books with universal themes that have endured the test of time. These literary masterpieces speak to the tragedies and triumphs of the human experience, but they can also seem daunting.

However, classic literature doesn't have to be scary. Fans of The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins will also love William Golding's Lord of the Flies, and Riley Sager readers will find similar elements in Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier or In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Loved Book Lovers by Emily Henry? Then you'll also like Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which Henry references multiple times in her novel.

If you are looking to get into the classics, here are our curated selection of accessible classic literature, organized by theme. You can also browse all classic literature book listings available on PangoBooks.