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1967 Books

From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 1967 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 1967, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.

Where Eagles Dare
Written by: Alistair MacLean
Outline: This classic World War II thriller is from the well-known master of suspense and action. This classic thriller from World War II is now reissued with a new cover design.
The Outsiders
Written by: S.E. Hinton
Outline: The novel follows the life of 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis, a greaser who struggles with the societal divide between greasers and socs, until a tragic incident forces him to confront the complexities of right and wrong. Ponyboy's bifurcated world crumbles as …
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Written by: Gabriel García Márquez
Outline: The acclaimed, groundbreaking novel chronicles the Buendia family's saga, exploring the irreconcilable tension between the yearning for solitude and the need for love, through captivating, imaginative prose that has come to define the literary genre of magical realism.
The Master and Margarita
Written by: Mikhail Bulgakov
Outline: The novel, recognized as a modern Russian literature classic, depicts a vivid and censored vision of Soviet life in the 1930s. The arrival of the devil and his entourage in Moscow leads to chaos, but also brings peace to two …
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Written by: E.L. Konigsburg
Outline: Claudia, a meticulous planner, decided to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her brother Jamie, a miser, to teach her parents a lesson in appreciation. However, once settled in, Claudia faced two unexpected challenges: she felt the …
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Written by: Bill Martin Jr.
Outline: This delightful book features vibrant collages of a big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck, accompanied by Bill Martin's singsong text, creating unforgettable images of these endearing animals that will captivate …
The Woman Destroyed
Written by: Simone de Beauvoir
Outline: Three compelling narratives that immerse the reader in the lives of three mature women navigating unexpected challenges.
I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream
Written by: Harlan Ellison
Outline: First published in 1967 and re-issued in 1983, this edition of Harlan Ellison's work contains seven stories spanning 1958 to 1967, along with the original introduction and foreword, and a brief update by Ellison. Among Ellison's most acclaimed stories in …
Nicholas and Alexandra: The Classic Account of the Fall of the Romanov Dynasty
Written by: Robert K. Massie
Outline: In this captivating book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert K. Massie delves into the captivating world of Imperial Russia, chronicling the lives of the Romanovs, including the political inexperience of Nicholas, the obsession of Alexandra with the controversial Rasputin, and the …
Lord of Light
Written by: Roger Zelazny
Outline: The text describes a colony planet where a group of men have gained control of advanced technology, made themselves immortal, and now rule as the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Only one individual, formerly known as Siddhartha and now as …
The Society of the Spectacle
Written by: Guy Debord
Outline: Guy Debord's influential work on political and cultural theory has profoundly shaped discussions on modernity, capitalism, and everyday life since its publication in the 1960s. This book, now available in a superb English translation, remains essential for understanding the contemporary …
Endless Night
Written by: Agatha Christie
Outline: Michael Rogers, a young man, is drawn to the beautiful Gipsy's Acre, where he plans to build a house and find happiness, despite the locals' warnings about the site's dark history. However, as he leaves the village, a sense of …