Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for April 8–14

This week’s selection of books includes a history of a treasure hunt, a celebration of poetry, and a novel about a daring escape from the Soviets.

Fiction

Austen’s Most Famous Novel

‘Pride and Prejudice’ By Jane Austen

After meeting at a country dance, independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet and wealthy Mr. Darcy must overcome their own flawed natures in order to find love. Written in 1813, this comedy of manners remains one of the most popular novels in the English language.