Here, in no particular order, are ten excellent books with a name in the title.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Though I said "in no particular order", it's not true here. Rebecca is first on my list because it is one my top twenty-or-so favorite books. An extremely well-written gothic thriller, Rebecca is engrossing and memorable, and I highly recommend it.
Alice in Wonderland by Louis Carroll
I don't know why I love this book so much. I can't explain what it is about it that appeals to me so personally, but it's a soul-mate of a book.
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Lolita is a feast of beautifully written language. I've never read a novel whose subject was so unpalatable and yet whose prose was so engrossing, drawing, and memorable. Nabokov skyrocketed into my favorite authors list when I read this.
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
I read this the summer I graduated from high school and hated it. Then (many years later), I heard a review on NPR about Lydia Davis' translation and how she painstakingly worked to keep it as close to the author's original as possible. I gave it another try and was stunned. My full review is here.
Britt-Marie Was Here by Frederik Backman
I read this feel-good novel in one sitting -- it was that good. Here is my full review.
The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman by Mamen Sánchez
This is a lighthearted, funny, sad, serious, romantic and dramatic book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My review is here.
Lady Audley's Secret by M.E. Braddon
This Victorian sensational novel is a fantastic read. Here is my review.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
I love this novel. It's surprisingly well-written, completely engaging, and extremely memorable. If you've only seen movie versions, I highly recommend reading the book and seeing what it's really about.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Like Dracula, it's so different from the movie versions. It's a haunting story that I fully recommend.
Be Frank with Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson
This fantastic book needs more love! Read my review here, then read the book!
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