Not only is Frankenstein seen as the first science-fiction novel, it's also a timeless parable, one of the finest examples of gothic literature and a true product of the Romantic movement. Picking apart any book in school is enough to turn anyone off a book, but Frankenstein has always been an exception to me. Like most classics, there's a chance you may have suffered through Frankenstein during English classes in high school.
A worthy disclaimer though: It contains portrayal of Native Americans that's very… 1904.ĭownload Peter Pan free on Apple Books or for $2.23 on Kindle. Peter Pan, also published as Peter and Wendy, is the story of Neverland, Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and the nefarious Captain Hook. Here's one for parents looking for something to read to their kids, or Disney enthusiasts wanting to read the play that inspired the novel that inspired the 1953 classic. There's a big, wide world of cheap and costless books to be found on these platforms, but here are 15 classics to get you started.
