Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish.
Top Ten Classic Books I Want To Read
A lot of people read the "classics" in high school or college. It wasn't until years later I realized I missed a reading foundation by skipping the classics. Part of me would like to revisit the reading list so I can join in on an overpriced salad and thoughtful conversation. :p
Mostly I think I've avoided this category because I would do well with historical fiction... ehh.
Mostly I think I've avoided this category because I would do well with historical fiction... ehh.
The closest I've gotten to reading Jane is watching movies based on the books. I know, I know...
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
I know it's about sisters and there's a girl named Meg. Plus, I've heard all the raves so I need to read this!
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Another book/movie sin committed here. Back in 2003 MTV released a TV movie version with Katherine Heigl and some other semi-famous folks. I don't remember much except there was lots of drama and teenagers... sign me up.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
So... I always thought this was just about firemen and maybe some arson. Well it is but there's book burning involved!!! Say it isn't so :(
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
I use this phrase all the time, no clue if it's related to the book. I hope so for stakes sake.
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
No clue what it's about but it was a movie with James Dean (1955) and will soon be remade with Jennifer Lawrence. There's crime involved, I think.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Path
This was never on my radar until I read Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer back in October. I was moved and now I want to read the source material.
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
I may have read this, honestly, I have no clue. I do remember parts of the movie from elementary school and I liked what I saw. 
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
I'm always hearing this book quoted. I like'm so onto reading the context. I could use some more tact and grace so maybe it'll pay off.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Broody teenager and banned book. I'm in.
My Fav. Classics Read: Anthem by Ayn Rand
Disliked Classics Read: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
What are your classics picks?
My Fav. Classics Read: Anthem by Ayn Rand
Disliked Classics Read: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
What are your classics picks?
A worthy list, I think. Mine is (mostly) classics, too. I will say that Bell Jar spoiled many years for me...so dark.
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Great list. Definitely move Jane up to the top of your TBR pile. I have read all of her completed novels, but the unfinished works made my list this week. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read many classics. Just seen the film's LOL. I really want to read little woman as I love the film. Charlottes Web is a book everyone says is good.
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I loved Catch-22. I'm sure you're using the phrase correctly. I read Little Women a LONG time ago and I don't remember much, I could definitely use a re-read. I didn't like Catcher in the Rye very much though. Charlotte's Webb makes me cry and it gave me a new appreciation for spiders. It may also be one of the reasons I'm a vegetarian. I do want to read The Bell Jar. Great list, I hope you get to read these soon!
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Charlottes Web is just the best most amazing awesome kids book there is!! Pick it up right now!! Here is my Top Ten Tuesday if you wanna check it out :) http://bookbabble.weebly.com/blog/top-ten-tuesday1
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I love Little Women read it when I was about 12-14 age and it was good. One of my Favorite classic books!
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to read mine here http://wonderstruck-kcks.blogspot.com/2015/02/top-ten-books-i-cant-believe-i-havent.html
Pride and Prejudice is incredible ;)
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