Mystery

The Sign of Four, A Study in Scarlet
Classic Sherlock Holmes..


Thriller

Ice Station Zebra
One of the best of Alistair McLean, you will see twists you could never have imagined; not a single dull moment

Icon Frederick Forsyth
Slow build up to a nail biting finish; Forsyth's a master at thrill.

Day of the Jackal
Already said..


Philosophy

Of Human Bondage Somerset Maughm
Indescribable, a study of human emotins brilliantly portrayed. Some say it is maughm's autobiography


Science Fiction

The Foundation Series, Asimov


Romance

Wuthering Heights Emily Bronte
Haunting, unforgettable love story.

Rebecca Taylor Caldwell
A look into a troubled girl's psyche, imprisoned by the possesiveness of her father


And then there are

The Other Side of Midnight Sidney Sheldon

Ben Hur Lew Wallace

The Count of Monte-Christo Alexander Dumas

Works of George Bernard Shaw...Simplicity of English and humour personified

The list can go on...