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This is very subjective, and I haven't read all the classics yet.
But for my part, I would vote The Hobbit.
The Lord of the Rings was originally written as one book. The publishers finally got their way when it was published as a trilogy years after it was started. So I think you could, in all fairness, vote for The Lord of the Rings as your favorite classic book.
I didn't however. It is much harder to read than the Hobbit. At times, it is a bit long-winded and dry, and I didn't get much out of the overly frequent song lyrics. That said, this is my most often re-read book, so that says a lot. It helps that I have the beautifully-illustrated hardcover, which heightens the experience for me.
I also really enjoyed The Count of Monte Cristo, but it too, was a bit more drawn-out than it needed to be at times. Expertly written though. The Three Musketeers is on my list because I liked this one so much.
A Tale of Two Cities was really good too, but not quite Hobbit-good. Not as many periods that were too drawn out in this one. I'm definitely going to read more Dickenson.
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