The Best Classic Books to Have on Your Bookshelf

"Catcher in the Rye" ($7)

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of classic high school literature assignment "Catcher in the Rye," is a polarizing figure. What some see as a whiny teenager, others see as a keen observer of human behavior and a victim of society. Regardless, the book is widely cherished for its humor and heart as it tells an unforgettable tale of coming of age in New York City.