In no particular order
Catch-22
Joseph Heller
I find myself stopping often to genuinely laugh out loud at the absurdities in this iconic novel. I don't believe i'll ever stop reading this.
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
Explore a dystopian reality according to Ayn Rand. The producers of the world struggle to stay afloat as they face willful incompetence on all sides. All the while wondering, who is John Galt?
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway
It tolls for thee.
Duh.
Holy Bible
Romans 8:28
12 Rules for Life
Jordan B. Peterson
A contemporary voice of reason, giving sage advice to those who will listen.
He also has entire University of Toronto lectures on YouTube.
Toilers of the Sea
Victor Hugo
A cherished gift from my sister Sarah.
The perfect storm may come when you least expect it.
The Screwtape Letters
C.S. Lewis
A one-sided correspondence between an entry level tempter, (Wormwood) and his "affectionate uncle" Screwtape.
Candide
Voltaire
A short story packed with wisdom of the nature of humans. Pair it with the same author's story "Zadig".