So yesterday I blogged about the top ten novels that stayed with me over the years. For today's post I thought I would create a list of ten novels that I want to read or feel like I should read because of peer pressure.
1. The Hobbit and The Rings- J.R.R. Tolkien
While the movies were moving, I think that the books are probably better.
2. Gone With The Wind- Margaret Mitchell
Again, this was a spectacular movie but I have heard that so much was left out; and it is no wonder considering how large that book is.
3. The Rest of the Enders Game series- Orson Scott Card
Setting Card's politics aside, I really enjoyed Ender's Game and would like to see where the story went.
4. The Jungle- Upton Sinclair
I have heard it is rather disgusting. That is about it.
5. Jurassic Park- Michael Crichton
I am pretty sure I tried to read this in middle school but stopped halfway. I don't remember why.
6. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy- Douglas Adams
I have been told over and over again that this book is something I HAVE to read.
7. Anna Karenina- Leo Tolstoy
Seems like a classic that might be worth the very long read.
8. Les Miserables- Victor Hugo
I don't think this will be a page turner but, it has to be better than the movie.
9.The Fault in Our Stars- John Green
This is the hottest thing in Y.A. right now. I also really like the vlogbrothers so I think I should give his writing a shot.
10. The Bible- Lots of People.
I don't mean to be flippant or offensive by calling the Bible a novel. In high school we read a book called The Bible as in Literature" and I enjoyed it because there are some pretty interesting stories. I also feel that as an academic in a liberal arts based field, I often run into Biblical references that I have no understanding of because I have never read the Bible.
So that is my list. It will probably take me a while to work through it. If you have any other recommendations, let me know.
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