A to Z: 26 Books Everyone Should Read

Avid readers devour books of all sorts. But there are some hallmarks of classic and contemporary published works that are a must for readers of every appetite level. These books may not be your favorite genre, but consider reading each of them as a means to stay fully versed on popular culture and literary history, to have fodder for cocktail parties, and to be the intellectually-literate, well-rounded book lover that you are. In keeping with our ABC-centric celebration for National Literacy Month, here are 26 books every adult should read, from A to Z.