About The Marginalia Press

The Marginalia Press is a reading guide to classic literature. It answers the practical questions that come before and after you open a classic: which book to start with, in what order to read an author, which edition or translation to buy, and whether to read it in print or listen to it.

What you’ll find here

The site is organized into hubs. Each hub covers one broad area and links to shorter guides on specific books, authors, series and formats:

• Classics: where to begin with classic literature, including the beginner reading path.
• Best books of all time: the famous lists, what they agree on, and how to use them.
• Best audiobooks: the audiobooks, apps and subscriptions worth your time, plus collectible editions.
• Greek mythology books: retellings, source texts and national literatures.
• Frankenstein and classic titles: single-book guides with edition notes.

Free editions

Most classics are also available free from public-domain libraries.

Get in touch

Spotted an error in a date, a translator’s name or an edition detail? Use the contact page. Corrections are the most useful message the site receives.