Reading is a highly subjective matter. But there are some books that hold *universal appeal. They are featured by *compelling narrative, *intricate wording, *luminous imagination and *precise logic. Recommended by Hou Yiling, English literature professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Zhu Gang, dean of the School of Foreign Studies at Nanjing University, each of the books in this package is a worthwhile read while remaining *accessible for college students.