top 100 books: which have you read?
I finally found a list of the top 100 books that isn’t limited to just English novels or novels from the 20th century or just British novels! I’ve been searching for probably ten years to find one that seemed to really include all the best novels.
I obviously love lists and rankings, so I’ve been dying to find a list that I can try to complete over my lifetime.
Out of the 100 books listed below, I have read 31.45 (0.45 because i’ve only read three of four of the Twilight series and two of seven of the Harry Potter series…pathetic, i know).
so, here they are. please let me know how many you’ve read (and your favorites) in the comments section below!
(books i’ve read are in bold)
So, my favorites are:
_ East of Eden
_ The Stand
_ Brothers K
_ Catch-22
_ The Lord of the Rings
Ok….awesome list
you have read way more than me. Kite Runner is one of my all time favorites. I enjoyed it. Enders Game is one that Dierdre and my Dad recommended and I picked it up thinking I would not really enjoy it because it is sciene fiction. I could not put it down. It is a great book!
#51 watership down is one of my favorites. perfect if you want something fun and adventurous.
This is a great list to go through. I would recommend #47 – Ender’s Game. I’ve been reading the series (on 3 of 4) and really enjoy it.
I’ll have to go through and read some of these.
Very cool list, but I’m a bit disappointed in your lack of Jane Austen consumption, Nate…… =) P & P is for sure my fav and not just because of the movie! It really is a wonderfully written book. Totally worth the read. =)
Adrienne and Josh, I am going to order Enders Game soon…based on your recommendations!
Dave, Watership Down is now also on my list to read soon.
Trisha, I actually started reading P&P today and am already 50 pages in…I am actually reading it right now, because Emily bought me P&P&Zombies (I love Zombies) and I figured I should read the original before I read the satire!
Oh dear, I’ve read a ridiculously low number of these. I want to work through one of these lists but I think the first step will be conquering Lord of the Rings.. My thoughts: I’ve just finished The Picture of Dorian Gray – a good book with an interesting theme. I hear Ulysses is confusing, but I’ve read some of Dubliners by Joyce and the stories are great. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time is a great “insight” into the world of an autistic spectrum boy. And Beloved is possibly one of the weirdest books I’ve ever read.