12. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Harper Lee

This story set in 1930s Alabama centres on siblings Scout and Jem, whose father – lawyer Atticus Finch – defends a black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. A profound and moving tale of racial prejudice, loss of innocence and moral integrity, it’s been studied and loved by generations of children and adults alike.

ARROW

“1996. Become smash hit best seller. V v good.”

The novel version of Bridget’s diaries became a global phenomenon. And on screen in 2001, sparks flew between Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth as the singleton and her suitors.

PICADOR