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.