I really think that's a better way to do it. We had books assigned over the summer and then multiple assigned during the school year. Only once or twice could we pick from a list, but those were always the better reading experiences. I got Heart of Darkness and Slaughterhouse V that year and was pleased with both.



That really is a good point and is something that this thread is bringing home to me. I tend to fall into the American / Brittish lit, along with some of the Greek works, when I think about this. A lot of folks here are coming from different areas and throwing out things I've never even considered with their particular point of reference.






Definitely not heard of him, but will check him out. Tolkien is a favorite of mine, as is 1984. To Kill a Mockingbird was good too, but to me was a read once to say you did it kind of book. I've never really wanted to revisit it. Can't argue with the early Greek works either and I loved Paradise Lost.



Kundera is now on my list as well, with the early string about his work. All that love, it's got to be something special.



I left this wide open for a reason, I didn't anticipate the breadth of the responses!




I have yet to read the Aeneid entirely, but want to, so I must reserve commentary there. I do enjoy Dickens though I was hesitant at the start. I fell in love with A Christmas Carol as a kid at the local community theater, read a couple in school and picked up the others on my own. I don't have as specific reasoning for it as Camilla likely will.



Yes, indeed.