New in our Classics Collection
We’ve added a stack of new titles to our Classics Collection, featuring powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters and books that have stood the test of time.
Whether you love sweeping historical sagas, sharp social commentary or thought-provoking literary fiction, there’s something waiting for you on our shelves.
Here are a few highlights:
A Dance to the Music of Time by Anthony Powell
A witty and insightful series following a group of friends across the decades of 20th-century England. Through changing fortunes, relationships and social shifts, Powell paints a rich portrait of time, memory and society.
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
A powerful and confronting novel set along the Texas–Mexico border in the mid-1800s. McCarthy explores violence, fate and human nature in stark, poetic prose.
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
An epic historical romance set during the American Civil War. At its heart is the determined and complex Scarlett O’Hara, navigating love, loss and survival in a changing South.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
The beloved coming-of-age story of the four March sisters as they grow up during the Civil War. A warm and enduring tale of family, ambition, love and resilience.
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
When Margaret Hale moves from rural southern England to an industrial northern town, she finds herself caught between two worlds. A compelling story of class, industry and unexpected romance.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
A sparkling romantic comedy of manners centred on Elizabeth Bennet and the enigmatic Mr Darcy. Austen’s sharp social insight and humour continue to delight readers more than 200 years on.
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
A poignant portrait of a 1950s suburban couple struggling with ambition, identity and the pressures of conformity. A powerful exploration of the gap between dreams and reality.
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
A gripping psychological thriller introducing Tom Ripley, a charming yet dangerous anti-hero. Set in Europe, this suspenseful tale explores envy, identity and deception.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Told through the eyes of young Scout Finch, this moving novel examines racial injustice and moral courage in the American South. A deeply human story about empathy and standing up for what is right.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Part travel memoir, part philosophical exploration, this unique classic follows a father-son motorcycle journey while reflecting on life, quality and the search for meaning.
From enduring romances to challenging explorations of morality and society, these classics continue to resonate across generations.
Visit the library to browse the refreshed Classics Collection, or reserve a book online, and rediscover the stories that have shaped literature.