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The madwoman and the roomba: The books on this list are the most highly recommended books and everyone thinks you should read at least once in your life. My personal take is “the myth of sisifus”, “the plague” and “the stranger” are books that you should absolutely read, they’ve changed so many minds, including mine. So grab a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot to curl up, and immerse. These 27 books are a great place to start if you’re a longtime book lover or just starting to explore the world of literature. After pouring through lists chosen by readers, writers, editors and critics, we’ve compiled a ranking of the novels that everyone should read at least once in their lifetimes. You can revisit beloved characters, discover new details that were missed the first time round, and. In a recent reddit thread, users were asked what is a book that everyone needs to read at least once in their life?