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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. And for more book recommendations, find out what’s trending right now with Today’s Top Books.

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    War and Peace

    by Leo Tolstoy

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

    by Toni Morrison

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

    by James Joyce

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

    by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

    An incredible book by a beloved writer is a must read.
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    $34.00

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    The Lord of the Rings

    by J.R.R. Tolkien

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

    by Salman Rushdie

    Known as one of Salman Rushdie’s greatest works, this book is definitely on the TBR list.
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    $19.00

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    Don Quixote

    by Miguel de Cervantes

    It’s no surprise that one of the best books of all time should be read.
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    $32.00

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    The Golden Compass

    by Philip Pullman

    Go on an adventure this year with this thrilling fantasy tale.
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    Catch-22

    by Joseph Heller

    If this wasn’t already required reading in your school, it’s about time you’ve read it.
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    1984

    by George Orwell

    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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    The Kite Runner

    by Khaled Hosseini

    The Kite Runner is a 21st century classic. If you’ve read this brilliant book, read it again.
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  12. 12
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    Little Women

    by Louisa May Alcott

    Because you need to know Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy.
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  13. 13
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    The Cloud Atlas

    by David Mitchell

    Another adaptation you’ll want to read to visualize in 2016.
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    $24.00

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  14. 14
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    The Fountainhead

    by Ayn Rand

    A groundbreaking novel that everyone should read at least once.
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  15. 15
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    The Picture of Dorian Gray

    by Oscar Wilde

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

    by Vladimir Nabokov

    Poignant novels that are also funny are a must-read rarity.
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    $26.00

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    The Help

    by Kathryn Stockett

    This powerful book is beautiful, moving, and hilarious: an essential.
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    The Liar’s Club

    by Mary Karr

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

    by Herman Melville

    Either you’ve read it, or you pretend you’ve read it.
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    Gravity’s Rainbow

    by Thomas Pynchon

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

    by Margaret Atwood

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