Top Books of the 20th Century
The following selections were chosen as the top books of the 20th century in a survey of 25,000 people by Waterstone's booksellers.
As modern classics they all, to some degree, tell the story of our
times, and of our world and wisdom.
For you, for your family and friends, for your children, these are
important books. They deserve to be read and cherished. In short,
they belong in every home library.
You can order these books directly from this page by clicking
on the hypertexted link for the items you want. They are all
discounted by at least 20% (many by 40% or more) off of list price, and you save on
sales tax by ordering by mail rather than at your local bookstore.
- The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Illustrated
Hardcover
Audio
- 1984 by George Orwell
Paperback
Hardcover
- Animal Farm by George Orwell
Paperback
Hardcover
Audio
- Ulysses by James Joyce
Paperback
- Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
Paperback
Hardcover
Audio
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Paperback
Hardcover
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Paperback
Hardcover
Audio
- 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Paperback
- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Paperback
- Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
Paperback
