32 books that will make you a more well-rounded person by Catherine Rice on May 2, 2017, 10:58 AM Advertisement
 Do you aspire to be one of those people who knows at least a little bit about everything? There's any easy way to do it: Read everything! You can't just stick to the mystery novels, anthologies, or biographies you've grown partial to. If you really want to become a more well-rounded person, you'll need to force yourself out of your comfort zone at the bookstore. If you're not sure where to start, you've come to the right place. We've selected 32 timeless books on all different topics — politics, science, history, culture, and more — that may help you become the well-rounded person you strive to be. Jacquelyn Smith and Natalie Walters contributed to a previous version of this article. SEE ALSO: 10 books everyone is reading right now Classic: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee  First published in 1960 and winner of the 1961 Pulitzer Prize, "To Kill a Mockingbird" was an overnight success. In its first week, it sold 1.1 million copies, and in its lifetime it's sold more than 40 million copies and has been translated into more than 40 languages. In this American classic, lawyer Atticus Finch agrees to defend a black man who was accused of raping a white woman. The fictional story takes place in the town of Maycomb, Alabama, and is told through the innocent perspective of Finch's tomboy daughter, Scout. This classic novel hits on a few important topics, such as parenting and racism in America. BUY IT HERE »
Classic: '1984' by George Orwell  George Orwell wrote this anticommunist novel in 1948 to predict what 1984 would look like in London. His prediction? A totalitarian state where "Big Brother," the government, was always watching you and telling you what to think and believe. Some of his predictions came true, like cameras being everywhere and our bodies being scanned for weapons. This book is a must-read because it's a cautionary tale of what happens when the government is given too much control over the people and their lives. BUY IT HERE »
Classic: 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau  In "Walden," first published as "Walden; or, Life in the Woods" in 1854, transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau details his experiences of living in a cabin he built near Walden Pond, close to Concord, Massachusetts, for about two years. By retreateing into the woods, Thoreau tried to reach a state of complete self-sufficiency and simple living. His experiment was not only a commentary about civilization and society, but also an experiement in enlightenment through personal introspection. The classic remains a relevant read for anyone interested discovery through minimalism. BUY IT HERE»
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