What are your favorite books of all time and why?

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: A witty social commentary about love and class in 19th century England. – 

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A sweeping saga of a family and a town, steeped in magical realism.

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: The epic fantasy that laid the groundwork for the entire genre.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee: A timeless story about racial prejudice and growing up in the American South. – 

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: A gothic masterpiece that explores the dangers of scientific ambition.

Dune by Frank Herbert: A complex and thought-provoking science fiction novel about ecology, politics, and religion.

Beloved by Toni Morrison: A haunting exploration of slavery's legacy and the power of memory.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: A hilarious and philosophical science fiction comedy.