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Most of the ones I've read on this list are either by Verne or Wells, although I've also read A Tale of Two Cities. Phantom Tollbooth was good, I'm not quite sure if people will take it seriously enough to be called a classic, but it's definitely a good read, and quite amusing.

Also, if you like Verne, I'd recommend Michael Strogoff. Not one of his better known books, but I thought it was quite well-written and entertaining.