Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter (raw portrait of loss).

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (dystopian social commentary).

Explore sophisticated non-fiction or "noir" mysteries like The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett or historical fiction like the Aubrey/Maturin series. 2. Strategic Reading Techniques

As you mature as a reader, your habits should evolve to help you retain and process more complex information.