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1936 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1936 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1936, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

How to Win Friends and Influence People
Written by: Dale Carnegie
Outline: Dale Carnegie's classic book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," has sold over 30 million copies since its release in 1936, offering timeless advice on building relationships, persuading others, and achieving personal and professional success. The book's principles, which …
Gone with the Wind
Written by: Margaret Mitchell
Outline: Scarlett O'Hara, the privileged daughter of a prosperous Georgia plantation owner, must employ every available resource to escape the destitution she faces following Sherman's March to the Sea.
Anne of Windy Poplars (Anne of Green Gables, #4)
Written by: L.M. Montgomery
Outline: Anne Shirley embarks on a new journey, facing the formidable Pringles, the influential family of Summerside, who initially oppose her appointment as the principal of Summerside High School. However, with the help of her allies, Aunt Kate, Aunt Chatty, and …
The Story of Ferdinand
Written by: Munro Leaf
Outline: The Story of Ferdinand, a timeless classic, follows a pacifist bull who prefers to sit and smell flowers rather than engage in the typical bull activities. When this peaceful protagonist is selected for the bullfights in Madrid, the story explores …
Absalom, Absalom!
Written by: William Faulkner
Outline: Absalom, Absalom!, William Faulkner's acclaimed masterpiece published in 1936, explores the complex and fragmented story of Thomas Sutpen, a poor man who achieves wealth and marries into a respectable family, only to have his ambition and need for control lead …
Jamaica Inn
Written by: Daphne du Maurier
Outline: Despite the coachman's warnings, young Mary Yellan decides to honor her mother's dying wish and join her aunt and uncle at the ominous Jamaica Inn on the Cornish coast. From the moment she arrives, Mary senses the inn's dark power …
The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories (Scribner Classics)
Written by: Ernest Hemingway
Ballet Shoes
Written by: Noel Streatfeild
Outline: Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, three orphaned sisters, enroll in the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training, determined to make a name for themselves in the world of show business, despite the challenges they face. While Pauline and Posy excel …
A Little History of the World
Written by: E.H. Gombrich
Outline: Ernst Gombrich, a renowned art historian, wrote a concise world history for younger readers in just six weeks, which became an immediate success and is now available in seventeen languages. Toward the end of his life, Gombrich revised and translated …
The Road to Wigan Pier
Written by: George Orwell
Outline: Orwell's "The Road to Wigan Pier" vividly depicts the harsh realities of the working class in 1930s England, while also serving as Orwell's personal journey towards embracing socialism as a means of achieving justice and freedom for all.
We the Living
Written by: Ayn Rand
Outline: "Ayn Rand's 1936 novel portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on individuals seeking to live their own lives, exploring the consequences of totalitarian ideologies on human beings. Rand, a Russian-American author and philosopher, went on to establish her literary …
Double Indemnity
Written by: James M. Cain
Outline: Tautly narrated and excruciatingly suspenseful, this novel provides an in-depth examination of guilt, duplicity, and the devastating effects of obsessive, loveless love. First published in 1935, it solidified James M. Cain's reputation as a master of the genre. The story …