21 Books You’ve Been Meaning To Read

Reading lists begin as a shelf full of hope until the year flies by, and you find yourself flooded with procrastination. Cheers to the books we’ve been meaning to read all these years and should probably start at some point.

1

War and Peace

A legendary masterpiece, this book is synonymous with difficult reading, so why not challenge yourshelf.

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2

Song of Solomon

One must always read a novel by this Nobel Prize winning author.

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3

Ulysses

“Joyce’s parallel use of The Odyssey…has the importance of a scientific discovery…” –T. S. Eliot

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4

The Shadow of the Wind

An incredible book by a beloved writer is a must read.

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5

The Lord of the Rings

Most people have seen the epic movie, but have you read the book?

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6

The Satanic Verses

Known as one of Salman Rushdie’s greatest works, this book is definitely on the TBR list.

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7

Don Quixote

It’s no surprise that one of the best books of all time should be read.

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8

The Golden Compass

Go on an adventure this year with this thrilling fantasy tale.

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9

Catch-22

If this wasn’t already required reading in your school, it’s about time you’ve read it.

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10

1984

We were pretty certain you’ve read one of the best books of all time, but in case you haven’t, now’s your chance.

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11

The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner is a 21st century classic. If you’ve read this brilliant book, read it again.

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12

Little Women

Because you need to know Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy.

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13

The Cloud Atlas

Another adaptation you’ll want to read to visualize in 2016.

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14

The Fountainhead

A groundbreaking novel that everyone should read at least once.

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15

The Picture of Dorian Gray

For those who were deprived Oscar Wilde as required reading for school.

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16

Lolita

Poignant novels that are also funny are a must-read rarity.

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17

The Help

This powerful book is beautiful, moving, and hilarious: an essential.

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18

The Liar’s Club

“The essential American story … a beauty.” —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post Book World

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19

Moby-Dick

Either you’ve read it, or you pretend you’ve read it.

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20

Gravity’s Rainbow

At least one Pynchon novel should be on everyone’s TBR list.

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21

The Handmaid’s Tale

Same goes for Margaret Atwood, and The Handmaid’s Tale is definitely a classic.

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