Best Adventure Books of All Time | Top 7 Must Reads

Adventure causes chills in our spine. The first time you ever read about an experience, you must remember that because we never forget the first time our imaginations were lit by the buried treasures, lost worlds, and faraway jungles. A famous author has said it is impossible for humans to be satisfied with tranquillity; they must need action, and if they cannot find it, they will make it. If you have just started interested in these kinds of books, you have landed on the right page.

We have made the list of best-selling adventure novels which will make you jump out of your bed every time you read one. We have kept our options open so you can choose from the lot which one is more appealing to you. Reading this kind of novel gives another level of a dopamine rush. We have a list of the Best Adventure Books of All Time, I hope you enjoy it. 

Best Adventure Books

1. Tarzan of the Apes -by Edgar Rice Burroughs 
2. Hatchet -by Gary Paulsen
3. The Cruel Sea -by Nicholas Monserrat 
4. Jaws -by Peter Benchley 
5. Moby-Dick -by Herman Melville
6. The Riddle of Sands -by Erskine Childers
7. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy -by Douglas Adams

1. Tarzan of the Apes -by Edgar Rice Burroughs 

A book that Disney has made a movie on, Tarzan in the Apes by Edgar, introduced us to this legendary orphaned boy adopted by apes in the jungles of Africa. Named Tarzan, the boy must prove himself on two fronts- one on the animal front and the other on the human act. Boy enjoys his time there, and you will get chills reading this novel. 

2. Hatchet -by Gary Paulsen

Brian Robeson is only 13 years old when his bush plane crashes in the forest. Now he must survive — with nothing but a hatchet. This book won the 1987 Newberry Award and has since spawned four sequels. You must buy the book and read this fantastic tale to know more about the story. 

3. The Cruel Sea -by Nicholas Monserrat 

The book is set in the sea. It gives you chills and makes you more tempted to read the book further. It is an age-old novel published in 1951 and still among people’s favourites. This novel takes place during World War II and is considered one of the best portrayals of the Royal Navy’s battle against the sea and German.

4. Jaws -by Peter Benchley 

The 1974 book inspired Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster movie, dramatically dropping beach attendance in 1975. Jaws is the story of three men’s quest to kill a human-eating great white shark. It’s a high-stakes adventure on the sea, which holds more dangers than anyone could have ever imagined.

5. Moby-Dick -by Herman Melville

Call me Ishmael; it begins with the epic story. It is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding sea books ever written. Moby-dick relates to the timeless tale of a voyage to hunt and kill the great whale that rules the ocean, and it haunts the cruel captain’s mind. It is an exciting read keeping you engaged at all times.

6. The Riddle of Sands -by Erskine Childers

An adventure novel that functions in the guise of spy fiction, The Riddle of the Sands is a fantastic example of how a regular yachting trip might quickly become a madcap investigation of the German’s plan to invade Britain. Plus, it’s perhaps one of the first modern thrillers ever written.

7. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy -by Douglas Adams

Suppose you want to start your reading journey with one of the best books to read. The British phenomenon by Douglas Adams is still widely quoted everywhere today. When Earth is destroyed, only one man survives Arthur Dent. He is picked up by Ford Prefect, an alien writer working on an electronic book called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. What follows is an adventure through the grandest landscape of all: the galaxy. The novel is about space and keeps the reader intrigued at times. 

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