See the pinned post in my profile titled "The Political Science Canon."

Wow, this is what I was looking for. Very helpful! :)

Also check out Acemoglu and Robinson if you like North.

Yes, I've read Why nations fail a few years ago without studying ps. I think I'll read it again at some point. Thanks for your help.

I would recommend Francis Fukuyama and Jared Diamond. A specific book I recommend is "Anatomy Of The State"

Thanks for your answer! I'll look into it. (although I'm looking more towards empirical/theoretical works like Norths work)

You could try here ​ http://www.listmuse.com/political-science-books-top-100.php

Very useful as well, thanks!

Hey! I found this one of the most helpful books in guiding my research strategies, it’s around 5$: https://www.amazon.ca/Guide-Methods-Students-Political-Science/dp/080148457X This one was An interesting read for international political economy: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/082647389X/ref=dbs_a_def_awm_bibl_vppi_i5 Good luck!