Here you’ll find 70 Books that start with T, organized from “The Age of Innocence” to “Twilight”. This selection spans classics, bestsellers, genre fiction and literary works useful for reading lists, cataloging, discovery and SEO.

Books that start with T are titles whose official name begins with the letter T. They range from classic Pulitzer winners like “The Age of Innocence” to modern bestsellers such as “Twilight”.

Below you’ll find the table with Title, Author, Year, Genre, and Notes.

Title: The full published title, including subtitles when relevant, so you can identify and search for the exact work.

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Genre: The primary genre or category, which helps you filter the list and choose books that match your interests.

Notes: Brief identifying details like awards, series name, or notable editions that help you distinguish similar titles.

Books that start with T

Title Author Original publication year Genre Description
To Kill a Mockingbird Lee, Harper 1960 Literary fiction A coming-of-age story set in the American South that explores race and justice; won the Pulitzer Prize and remains a staple of school curricula and civil-rights conversations.
The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald, F. Scott 1925 Literary fiction Jazz Age portrait of wealth, desire, and disillusionment; this concise novel is a staple of American literature and a frequent bestseller in modern classroom reading lists.
The Catcher in the Rye Salinger, J.D. 1951 Literary fiction Iconic coming-of-age novel following Holden Caulfield’s alienation and rebellion; frequently challenged and banned, it’s a defining work of adolescent voice and postwar literature.
Things Fall Apart Achebe, Chinua 1958 Historical fiction Seminal postcolonial novel about Igbo society and colonial disruption; influential worldwide and widely taught as a landmark African literary classic addressing cultural clash.
Treasure Island Stevenson, Robert Louis 1883 Adventure Pirate adventure that created enduring tropes like treasure maps and Long John Silver; a formative work for children’s and adventure fiction still widely read.
Twilight Meyer, Stephenie 2005 Young adult Teen vampire romance that launched a bestselling franchise and cultural phenomenon, sparking intense fandom, film adaptations, and debates about YA relationships and popularity.
The Lord of the Rings Tolkien, J.R.R. 1954 Fantasy Epic high-fantasy trilogy about fellowship, war, and mythic quests; enormously influential across fantasy literature, film, and gaming, and a perennial bestseller worldwide.
The Hobbit Tolkien, J.R.R. 1937 Fantasy Humble adventure of Bilbo Baggins that introduced Middle-earth; beloved children’s precursor to The Lord of the Rings and a foundational fantasy tale.
The Handmaid’s Tale Atwood, Margaret 1985 Dystopian fiction Disturbing, prophetic dystopia about reproductive control and authoritarianism; widely taught and adapted for award-winning television, it’s central to contemporary political and feminist discussions.
The Trial Kafka, Franz 1925 Literary fiction Surreal, nightmarish novel of bureaucratic injustice and guilt; published posthumously and now a key example of “Kafkaesque” existential literature and modern alienation.
The Time Machine Wells, H.G. 1895 Science fiction Groundbreaking novella introducing time travel as social satire and scientific speculation; a cornerstone of early science fiction and widely reprinted.
The Turn of the Screw James, Henry 1898 Gothic fiction Ambiguous ghost story of a governess and possibly supernatural children; famous for its psychological tension, unreliable narration, and influence on horror and criticism.
The Three Musketeers Dumas, Alexandre 1844 Historical adventure Swashbuckling tale of loyalty, politics, and swordplay; a hugely popular classic that spawned adaptations and inspired adventure storytelling conventions.
The Sun Also Rises Hemingway, Ernest 1926 Literary fiction Portrait of the “Lost Generation” and expatriate life after WWI; known for spare prose, Hemingway’s rise to international fame, and influence on modernist fiction.
The Grapes of Wrath Steinbeck, John 1939 Literary fiction Powerful Great Depression saga of migrant workers; won the Pulitzer Prize and spurred social awareness and policy debates about poverty and labor.
The Scarlet Letter Hawthorne, Nathaniel 1850 Literary fiction Puritan-era tale of sin, guilt, and public shaming; a staple of American literary study and enduring symbol of moral complexity.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Wilde, Oscar 1890 Gothic fiction Dark tale of vanity and corruption where youth is preserved at moral cost; scandalous at release and Wilde’s only novel, still widely read and adapted.
The Divine Comedy Alighieri, Dante 1320 Epic poetry Monumental medieval epic in three parts that maps sin, redemption, and the afterlife; foundational to Western literature and frequently studied for its literary and theological depth.
The Odyssey Homer unknown Epic poetry Ancient Greek epic of Odysseus’s long voyage home; foundational Western literature with enduring themes of heroism, cunning, and homecoming, authorship and date unknown.
The Iliad Homer unknown Epic poetry Epic poem centered on the Trojan War and Achilles; a foundational text of Western literary tradition with uncertain original dating and immense cultural influence.
The Bell Jar Plath, Sylvia 1963 Literary fiction Semi-autobiographical novel about mental illness and societal pressure; Plath’s only novel, often taught and discussed for its candid depiction of depression.
The Color Purple Walker, Alice 1982 Literary fiction Powerful epistolary novel about Black women’s lives in the American South; won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, adapted into film and stage musicals.
The Kite Runner Hosseini, Khaled 2003 Contemporary fiction Emotional story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set in Afghanistan; a global bestseller that brought Afghan history and culture to wide popular attention.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Larsson, Stieg 2005 Crime thriller Gripping investigative thriller featuring Lisbeth Salander; posthumously published, launched an international bestseller trilogy and film adaptations.
The Da Vinci Code Brown, Dan 2003 Thriller Fast-paced conspiracy thriller blending art, religion, and secret societies; massively bestselling and widely debated for historical and theological claims.
The Road McCarthy, Cormac 2006 Post-apocalyptic fiction Stark father–son journey through a ruined landscape; won the Pulitzer Prize and is hailed for minimalist prose and haunting emotional power.
The Secret Garden Burnett, Frances Hodgson 1911 Children’s fiction Classic children’s tale of healing and nature; beloved for themes of renewal, friendship, and restorative gardens across generations.
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle Murakami, Haruki 1994 Magical realism Surreal, multi-layered novel blending the mundane and uncanny; a cult favorite that cemented Murakami’s international reputation for dreamlike storytelling.
The Alchemist Coelho, Paulo 1988 Allegorical novel International bestseller about a shepherd’s quest for personal legend; famous for inspirational, fable-like prose and global cultural impact.
The Outsiders Hinton, S.E. 1967 Young adult Gritty coming-of-age novel about class and belonging among teenage greasers; a landmark YA title still widely read in schools and youth programs.
The Old Man and the Sea Hemingway, Ernest 1952 Literary fiction Nobel-winning novella about an aging fisherman’s epic struggle; celebrated for spare language, symbolic depth, and Hemingway’s Nobel recognition.
The Stand King, Stephen 1978 Horror Epic battle between good and evil after a pandemic; one of King’s most ambitious novels and a major influence on post-apocalyptic fiction and TV adaptations.
The Shining King, Stephen 1977 Horror Haunted-hotel psychological horror exploring isolation and violence; became a cultural touchstone after a classic film adaptation and remains popular among horror readers.
The Fault in Our Stars Green, John 2012 Young adult Bittersweet YA romance about teens facing terminal illness; a bestseller acclaimed for emotional honesty and adapted into a successful film.
The Name of the Rose Eco, Umberto 1980 Historical mystery Erudite medieval murder mystery blending semiotics, theology, and detective work; an international bestseller and critically celebrated intellectual thriller.
The Idiot Dostoevsky, Fyodor 1869 Literary fiction Compassionate novel following a saintly, naive prince navigating society’s corruption; central to Dostoevsky’s exploration of morality and Russian life.
The Brothers Karamazov Dostoevsky, Fyodor 1880 Literary fiction Philosophical family drama exploring faith, doubt, and morality; one of Dostoevsky’s supreme achievements and a cornerstone of world literature.
The God of Small Things Roy, Arundhati 1997 Literary fiction Lyrical family saga set in India; won the Booker Prize and brought Arundhati Roy international acclaim for vivid prose and social critique.
The Jungle Sinclair, Upton 1906 Social protest Investigative novel exposing Chicago meatpacking abuses; spurred public outcry and reforms in food safety and labor regulations.
The Poisonwood Bible Kingsolver, Barbara 1998 Historical fiction Family memoirs of missionaries in the Congo; bestselling novel praised for perspective, cultural critique, and exploration of colonial legacies.
The Little Prince Saint-Exupéry, Antoine de 1943 Children’s literature Poetic, philosophical novella about childhood and human nature; a global classic translated into numerous languages and beloved across ages.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Adams, Douglas 1979 Science fiction comedy Absurd, witty sci-fi that began as a radio series; became a cult classic book series celebrated for satirical humor and inventive ideas.
The Count of Monte Cristo Dumas, Alexandre 1844 Adventure Sweeping tale of betrayal, escape, and revenge; a classic of serialized adventure literature and enduring inspiration for revenge narratives.
The Call of the Wild London, Jack 1903 Adventure Harsh Yukon survival tale told through a dog’s perspective; a classic of American nature writing and adventure fiction.
The Secret History Tartt, Donna 1992 Literary thriller Campus-set novel about privilege, intellectualism, and murder; a bestselling debut that launched Tartt’s reputation for dense, character-driven narratives.
The Woman in White Collins, Wilkie 1859 Mystery Early sensation novel combining mystery, identity, and social critique; influential in development of Victorian sensation fiction and detective tropes.
The Death of Ivan Ilyich Tolstoy, Leo 1886 Novella Intense meditation on mortality and meaning through a dying man’s consciousness; widely anthologized and influential in existential literature.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Potter, Beatrix 1902 Children’s fiction Charming children’s classic following a mischievous rabbit; one of the best-selling picture books, beloved for its illustrations and simple moral tale.
The Tale of Two Cities Dickens, Charles 1859 Historical fiction Dickens’ sweeping story of love and revolution set in London and Paris; one of the best-selling novels of all time and a historical staple.
The Silmarillion Tolkien, J.R.R. 1977 Fantasy mythology Posthumously edited legendarium compiling Middle-earth’s creation myths and histories; essential for Tolkien scholars and devoted fans seeking deeper lore.
The Book Thief Zusak, Markus 2005 Historical fiction WWII-set novel narrated by Death about a girl who steals books; an international bestseller praised for humane storytelling and emotional resonance.
The Thin Man Hammett, Dashiell 1934 Detective fiction Witty, sophisticated mystery featuring Nick and Nora Charles; spawned popular film adaptations and influenced the detective genre’s lighter side.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X Malcolm X et al. 1965 Autobiography Influential civil-rights memoir co-written with Alex Haley; a foundational American political autobiography exploring transformation, race, and activism.
The Godfather Puzo, Mario 1969 Crime fiction Epic mafia family saga that inspired the classic film trilogy; hugely popular and influential in shaping modern organized-crime storytelling.
The Princess Bride Goldman, William 1973 Fantasy adventure Mischievous fairy-tale satire mixing romance, adventure, and meta-commentary; became a cult film and remains beloved for quotable, playful storytelling.
The Feminine Mystique Friedan, Betty 1963 Nonfiction Seminal critique of postwar domesticity credited with sparking second-wave feminism; influential in social movements and gender studies.
The Second Sex Beauvoir, Simone de 1949 Feminist philosophy Foundational existential feminist analysis of women’s oppression; widely influential across philosophy, feminism, and social theory since publication.
The Pickwick Papers Dickens, Charles 1836 Humor/Novel Dickens’ first major success, a comedic serial full of eccentric characters and social satire that launched his literary fame.
The Wasp Factory Banks, Iain 1984 Literary fiction Dark, unsettling debut novel about identity and violence; gained cult status for shock value and psychological provocation.
The Invisible Man Wells, H.G. 1897 Science fiction Tale of a scientist rendered invisible and driven to violence; a classic exploration of scientific hubris and social alienation within early sci-fi.
The Stranger Camus, Albert 1942 Literary fiction Existential novel of emotional detachment and moral ambiguity; a defining work of 20th-century philosophy and literature often taught in schools.
The Plague Camus, Albert 1947 Literary fiction Allegorical novel about an epidemic’s effects on human solidarity and absurdity; read widely for philosophical insight, especially during public-health crises.
The Red Badge of Courage Crane, Stephen 1895 War fiction Vivid Civil War portrayal focused on a young soldier’s psychological trials; praised for realism and influential on American war literature.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Hugo, Victor 1831 Historical fiction Romantic-era epic centered on Quasimodo and Parisian tragedy; instrumental in Gothic and historical novel traditions and later restoration interest for historic architecture.
The Joy Luck Club Tan, Amy 1989 Contemporary fiction Interwoven stories of Chinese-American mothers and daughters; bestseller praised for cultural insight, immigrant experience, and emotional family portraiture.
The Road to Wigan Pier Orwell, George 1937 Nonfiction Investigative account of working-class life in 1930s England combined with political essay; notable for reportage and provocative social critique.
The Age of Innocence Wharton, Edith 1920 Literary fiction Gilded Age social drama exploring duty and desire; won the Pulitzer Prize and remains a classic study of social constraint and personal longing.
The Martian Chronicles Bradbury, Ray 1950 Science fiction Lyric linked stories about Mars colonization, human folly, and nostalgia; influential mid-20th-century sci-fi blending social commentary with lyrical prose.
The Metamorphosis Kafka, Franz 1915 Novella Startling tale of a man transformed into an insect and family alienation; a central example of Kafkaesque absurdity and modernist anxiety.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Lewis, C.S. 1950 Children’s fantasy Best-known Narnia volume introducing children to a magical world, Christian allegory, and classic fantasy motifs; widely read and adapted for stage and screen.

Descriptions

To Kill a Mockingbird
The Great Gatsby
The Catcher in the Rye
Things Fall Apart
Treasure Island
Twilight
The Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit
The Handmaid’s Tale
The Trial
The Time Machine
The Turn of the Screw
The Three Musketeers
The Sun Also Rises
The Grapes of Wrath
The Scarlet Letter
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Divine Comedy
The Odyssey
The Iliad
The Bell Jar
The Color Purple
The Kite Runner
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Da Vinci Code
The Road
The Secret Garden
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
The Alchemist
The Outsiders
The Old Man and the Sea
The Stand
The Shining
The Fault in Our Stars
The Name of the Rose
The Idiot
The Brothers Karamazov
The God of Small Things
The Jungle
The Poisonwood Bible
The Little Prince
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Count of Monte Cristo
The Call of the Wild
The Secret History
The Woman in White
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Two Cities
The Silmarillion
The Book Thief
The Thin Man
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
The Godfather
The Princess Bride
The Feminine Mystique
The Second Sex
The Pickwick Papers
The Wasp Factory
The Invisible Man
The Stranger
The Plague
The Red Badge of Courage
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
The Joy Luck Club
The Road to Wigan Pier
The Age of Innocence
The Martian Chronicles
The Metamorphosis
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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