What Your Favorite Classic Book Reveals About You (and What to Read Next)

Uncover the quirks, traits, and tea behind your literary loves.

Karen Rodriguez

Dec 03, 2024

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What Your Favorite Classic Book Says About You

Ever wonder what your favorite classic book reveals about your personality? Do your literary choices scream “romantic dreamer” or “mystery lover with trust issues”? Let's find out!

1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

You’re a sucker for witty banter and subtle shade. You believe in love but only if it’s built on mutual respect, shared wit, and someone admitting they were completely wrong about you. You’re probably the one in your group chat saying, “It’s giving Darcy energy,” after a friend’s text about their crush.

What to read next: Emma by Jane Austen. Because matchmaking disasters are always funny (unless you’re the victim).

2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

You’re thoughtful and believe in standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. You probably cried during the courtroom scene and secretly want to be friends with Atticus Finch. You love stories about justice but also treasure small-town charm and warm-hearted wisdom.

What to read next: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It’s emotional, raw, and makes you think about loyalty.

3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

You either throw amazing parties or wish you did. You’re drawn to stories about chasing dreams—even when those dreams are ridiculously unattainable. Deep down, you probably know money can’t buy happiness, but a gold-plated yacht wouldn’t hurt, right?

What to read next: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. It’s like Gatsby but with fewer parties and more existential crises.

4. 1984 by George Orwell

You’ve got trust issues, don’t you? You probably side-eye your smart devices and worry about government surveillance. (No judgment—Big Brother could be watching.) You love dystopian fiction because it feels eerily close to reality.

What to read next: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. More dystopia, but with a weird twist involving happiness and science.

5. Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

You’re either deeply intellectual or incredibly stubborn because wow, you actually finished it. You love the thrill of adventure and philosophical rabbit holes, but you also know the pain of chasing something that might destroy you. (Also, you know way too much about whales now.)

What to read next: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. Shorter, but still packed with epic ocean vibes and life lessons.

6. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

You’re family-oriented, ambitious, and probably cried buckets when Beth died. (It’s okay—we all did.) You love stories about strong, relatable characters who chase their dreams but still value home and love.

What to read next: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. It’s wholesome, heartwarming, and Anne’s dramatic energy will give you life.

7. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Drama. So much drama. You’re into toxic relationships and intense emotions, at least on paper. If someone’s screaming about love in the rain, you’re all in. You probably love a story that’s as wild and untamed as the moors.

What to read next: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. It’s just as intense but with a healthier relationship (sort of).

8. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

You’re nostalgic, a little sarcastic, and maybe feel misunderstood sometimes. You relate to Holden’s struggles to fit in, and his rebellious, moody vibe speaks to you. (It’s okay—we all feel like phonies sometimes.)

What to read next: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. It’s modern Holden Caulfield energy, complete with an unforgettable mixtape.

9. Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

You feel all the feelings. You love epic tales of redemption, sacrifice, and people overcoming impossible odds. You’ve probably Googled “Why do French revolutions always end badly?”

What to read next: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Long, emotional, and surprisingly dramatic.

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10. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

You’re deep, thoughtful, and maybe a little misunderstood. You love stories about the blurry lines between science, humanity, and morality. You’ve probably argued, “The monster wasn’t the real monster.”

What to read next: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Because we all have a little monster inside us.

What’s your favorite classic book? Did I get it right—or miss the mark completely? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts and swap recommendations! 📚✨