25 books that will blow your mind

Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange" is based on the gripping novel by Anthony Burgess.The best books have the potential to stick with you long after you've finished them. Some can even affect how you look at the world.

We've put together a list of 25 such books - taking inspiration from Amazon's list of 100 books to read in your lifetime, recommendations from Goodreads users, as well as some of our own personal favorites.

These books' exploration of politics, history, and the human condition are so insightful, they've withstood the test of time.

The next time you're looking for a riveting read, consider picking up one of these 25 mind-blowing books.

Talia Avakian contributed reporting to an earlier version of this article.