TopPicks Index

Top 7 Suicidal Novels
In some novels the protagonist takes his/her own life for a variety of reasons, while in other books, the death of a character affects the direction of the plot. In Mrs. Dalloway, Septimus' suicide is a major event in the novel. But, how do these deaths affect the lives of the other characters in the story? Tragedy and death gives way to further tragic consequences... Read more about suicides in literature.

Top 9 Coming of Age Novels
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being. Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.

Top 4 Introductions to the Novel
A novel is a fictional form of literature, which is of some length. The length of the novel allows the author to develop the characters and plot in more depth than what can be found in short stories and novellas. There is some disagreement about the earliest form of the novel, but these books offer discussions and interpretations of the novel's development. Learn more about the novel, with these top books!