Crime & Punishment

I don't like to throw the word "should" when it comes to reading, but everyone should at least consider reading this classic-for-a-reason. Raskolnikov wonders whether it’s possible to murder someone without remorse and concludes it’s possible for an important person to kill someone they deem unimportant. And he sets out to do exactly that but he doesn’t count on a growing conscience or pursuit by an investigator. You could read it every year for the rest of your life and discover something new every time. My preferred translation is by David McDuff.