Having read through the thread, I didn't see anyone mention Shakespeare.
Just as well. I'm currently re-reading some of his. (No, I don't like all of Shakespeare)
Some people 'knock' authors whom I happily re-read. Well, different strokes for different folks.
A couple of comments finding Heinlein hard to read. Fair enough, if you want to re-try, try "Friday". (Nothing to do with Crusoe!)
Tolkien gets a mention as the films being better. Ok, that's an opinion. Not only would I re-read Lord of the Rings, but I do, every few years since the 60s. If you prefer the films, maybe you should try the Radio 4 dramatization. This kept me spellbound for 26 half hour episodes in the 80s. Even though I already knew exactly where the story was leading.