People don't truly understand the power of books. They can make you think, can transport you to a whole other world, they can spark revolutions. Some contain amazing stories with unforgettable characters, while others kind of just fall flat. Most people either love or hate books. However, these are five books that everyone should read just because.

1. The Catcher in the Rye

You might've read this book in high school. Maybe you hated it. Either way, you should give it another chance, aside from Holden's constant complaining.

2. Brave New World

This is a dystopia, like a lot of novels. It's really good however, and really gets you thinking about a lot of things, from humanity to society.

3. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

McMurphy is a character you can't help but love. This book explores a psychiatric hospital in Oregon, and you grow quite attached to it's patients.

4. The Harry Potter Series

Why? Because it's fricking good! If you haven't read it, you've seen the movies. And if you've never seen the movies, you've at least heard of it. Read them; they're better than you'd expect.

5. The Shining

The movie was great. The book is even better. And, well, who doesn't love a good horror story?