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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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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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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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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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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Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
Because you need to know Meg, Beth, Jo, and Amy.
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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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The Fountainhead
by Ayn Rand
A groundbreaking novel that everyone should read at least once.
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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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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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