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1935 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1935 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1935, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

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Tortilla Flat
Written by: John Steinbeck
Outline: Danny, a descendant of the original Spanish settlers in Monterey, California, prioritizes friendship over wealth and possessions. When he inherits two houses, he generously offers shelter to his fellow free-spirited companions, leading them on daring and humorous adventures until Danny, …
It Can't Happen Here
Written by: Sinclair Lewis
Outline: Sinclair Lewis's novel "It Can't Happen Here" is a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy and the alarming possibility of fascism taking hold in America. The novel, written during the Great Depression, juxtaposes sharp political satire with the chillingly …
Invitation to a Beheading
Written by: Vladimir Nabokov
Outline: Invitation to a Beheading, akin to Kafka's The Castle, depicts a surreal and illogical world where a young man named Cincinnatus C. is sentenced to death for an indistinct crime, spending his final days in a bizarre prison surrounded by …
National Velvet
Written by: Enid Bagnold
Outline: A young girl in a small English town dreams of becoming the best rider in the country, and her wish is granted when she acquires an exceptional horse that could win the prestigious Grand National steeplechase. This classic novel, set …
The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money (Great Minds)
Written by: John Maynard Keynes
Outline: Renowned British economist John Maynard Keynes challenged the prevailing economic theories of his time, advocating for government intervention to address the inherent instabilities and inequalities of unregulated capitalism. Keynes's influential work, "The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money," shifted …
Swami and Friends (Phoenix Fiction)
Written by: R.K. Narayan
Outline: R.K. Narayan's novels offer a unique and insightful portrayal of Indian middle-class society, tracing the complexities of human experiences such as difficult marriages, social and economic changes, and the universal themes of childhood, love, and grief, which resonate with readers …
Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880
Written by: W.E.B. Du Bois
Outline: The groundbreaking research on the contributions of African Americans during the Reconstruction era, conducted by the most prominent Black scholar of his era.
Green Hills of Africa
Written by: Ernest Hemingway
Outline: Ernest Hemingway's "Green Hills of Africa" is a lyrical journal chronicling his and his wife's safari expedition in East Africa in 1933, capturing his fascination with big-game hunting and providing an evocative account of the African landscape's beauty and the …
The Flowers of Buffoonery
Written by: Osamu Dazai
Outline: The story opens in a seaside sanitarium where the narrator, Yozo Oba, is recovering from a failed suicide attempt, surrounded by his friends, family, and fellow patients who try to maintain a lighthearted atmosphere despite the underlying darkness and struggles …