Iconic classic literature published pre-WWII, selected for immersive storytelling and expansive narratives suited to summer reading. These novels reward long reading sessions with richly drawn settings, layered plots, and timeless prose.
If you love… immersive classics, long novels, richly built worlds, and losing track of time while reading
created by ofpaperandplanes
last updated January, 2026
What’s one book that belongs here? I’m always updating this list!