The famous books that must be read in junior high school include: Dream of the Red Chamber: The Qing Dynasty depicted the lives and fates of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and other characters in feudal society, displaying traditional Chinese culture and philosophy of life. 2. Journey to the West: In the Ming Dynasty, it narrates the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Monk Sha protecting Tang Sanzang to go to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures. It portrays the magnificence and magic of Chinese mythology. 3. Water Margins: The story of 108 righteous men gathering in Liangshanbo in the Yuan Dynasty reflects the darkness of feudal society and the sufferings of the people. It has high literary and historical value. Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Ming Dynasty tells the story of the war and political struggle between Shu Han, Dongwu and Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. It shows the bravery and wisdom of historical figures. It is a classic work of ancient Chinese novels. These masterpieces were all classics in the history of Chinese literature, which would be of great help to improve the students 'cultural quality and aesthetic ability. However, students should also choose reading materials that suit their own circumstances and interests.