Ada Limón has published six books of poetry, won the National Book Critic Circle Award, and was nominated for the National Book Award and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Now, she is adding being named the 24th US Poet Laureate to her list of accomplishments.

From well-known romances, stories of self-discovery, and novels dealing with women’s issues that are still relevant today, these are must-read classics. You might already know many of these books but re-reading them in your thirties might give you a new perspective. With the added depth of life experiences, these literary gems can become even more enriching and meaningful.