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I want to talk about books again

So I saw this old-ish list on Buzzfeed- 32 books that will change your life, and I wondered what books you would say are on your list?  Clearly I don't expect you to come up with 32, but feel free to add as many as you can think of, and explanations as to why if you want.  Or not if you feel like it is personal.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/books-that-will-actually-change-your-life?sub=2527608_1516368

Some on this list I truly don't get.  Like #4, #20.  I absolutely agree with Middlesex though.  *sigh*
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  • Mine are (in no particular order)

    1984

    Middlesex

    The Pillars of the Earth

    Lord of the Flies

    The Handmaid's Tale

    The Glass Castle

    The Bell Jar

    The Red Tent

    Maybe She's Come Undone, I'm on the fence about this one
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    There were several on there that I agree with.  "Invisible Man" was quite thought provoking for me as a sophomore in college and inspired me to start writing again.  Interestingly, my favorite books by Didion and Fitzgerald are not on there, but other books of theirs are. 

    Life changing/validating for me was "The year of magical thinking" by Joan Didion

    "the sun also rises" is also an all-time favorite.

     

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    Also "Tuesdays with Morrie"

    ETA: "Winter Birds" and "the boy who was raised as a dog"

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  • Brave New World

    Night

    Galapagos/Cat's Cradle/Breakfast of Champions

    The Virgin Suicides

    Good Omens/Stardust/Neverwhere/American Gods

    The Fault in Our Stars

    The Night Circus

    The Little Prince

    Harry Potter

    The Good Earth

    Jesus' Son

    Hitchhiker's Guide

    My Date with Satan

    Skinny Legs and All/Jitterbug Perfume

    The Kite Runner

     

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  • Ooh this is a good one!

    Little Women - first book I ever fell in love with

    The Great Gatsby

    The Shining

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (the newest *to me* novel on this list!)

    To Kill A Mockingbird

    Lord of the Flies

    Of Mice & Men


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  • Ooh this is a good one!

    Little Women - first book I ever fell in love with

    The Great Gatsby

    The Shining

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (the newest *to me* novel on this list!)

    To Kill A Mockingbird

    Lord of the Flies

    Of Mice & Men

    Yesssssss!  It was one of my first loves as well! 

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  • There were several on there that I agree with.  "Invisible Man" was quite thought provoking for me as a sophomore in college and inspired me to start writing again.  Interestingly, my favorite books by Didion and Fitzgerald are not on there, but other books of theirs are. 

    Life changing/validating for me was "The year of magical thinking" by Joan Didion

    "the sun also rises" is also an all-time favorite.

     

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    You have to change it in account options now- the old way does nothing.  It's over on the right side near the top of the page next to the bookmarks and your notifications.
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  • The Great Gatsby, Farewell to Arms and The Sun Also Rises. I just cant say enough about these three.
  • Oh- how could I forgot about The Diary of Anne Frank?

    @caseyandlizzie do you mean Night by the Wiesels?
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  • @seahorse01, yes I do
    And also add Maus to that list

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  • There were several on there that I agree with.  "Invisible Man" was quite thought provoking for me as a sophomore in college and inspired me to start writing again.  Interestingly, my favorite books by Didion and Fitzgerald are not on there, but other books of theirs are. 

    Life changing/validating for me was "The year of magical thinking" by Joan Didion

    "the sun also rises" is also an all-time favorite.

     

    ETA: why can't I make that siggy go away?

    You have to change it in account options now- the old way does nothing.  It's over on the right side near the top of the page next to the bookmarks and your notifications.

    Thanks!

    Anne Frank probably trumps all of the others I listed.  I was in second grade.  It sparked a lifelong interest in all things WWII.

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  • 1984

    Middlesex

    Invisible Man

    She's Come Undone

    The Fault in Our Stars

    The Little Prince

    Little Women
    The Great Gatsby
     
    The Diary of Anne Frank
     
    Animal Farm
     
    Jane Eyre
     
    The Giver (this is the book that made me fall in love with reading)
     
    The Alchemist
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  • @destination09 - I might have to agree with you there.  I was so young when I read it, but it meant so much to me. 
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  • abt8113 said:

    1984

    Middlesex

    Invisible Man

    She's Come Undone

    The Fault in Our Stars

    The Little Prince

    Little Women
    The Great Gatsby
     
    The Diary of Anne Frank
     
    Animal Farm
     
    Jane Eyre
     
    The Giver (this is the book that made me fall in love with reading)
     
    The Alchemist
    I want to dry hump your leg right now.  I have never read the Giver, but I might start tonight.  I will be reporting back to you.
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  • Helen Keller

    Anne Frank

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    The Giver

    Night

    Harry Potter

    America Unchained

    Make Lemonade

    The Grapes of Wrath

    Undercover Economist

    There are probably many others I'm not thinking of.

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  • @seahorse01 Based on your list of books, The Giver is one you might enjoy.

    Also, I'm seeing everyone put "She's Come Undone" on their list.  I bought this at a garage sale last year, but have yet to read it. Maybe I will now.

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  • brij2006  Yes, when I read the description I knew it would be right up my alley!
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  • Oooh add Anne Frank to my list as well.

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  • I love seeing books I teach each year on this list! (The Giver, Night) <br>
    My list: <br>
    Handmaid's Tale <br>
    Night <br>
    Speak <br>
    Harry Potter #1 <br>
    To Kill A Mockingbird <br>

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  • My list is very similar to a lot of the ones listed. I prefer Brave New World to 1984, but I think they both make the list.

    Beloved. I don't even know what to say about it, but it was one of the only books I had to read in high school that I absolutely loved.

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  • The Giver (which I just reread; so amazing)
    A Wrinkle in Time
    Island of the Blue Dolphins
    Little Women
    Of Mice and Men
    Great Gatsby
    Animal Farm
    1984
    Brave New World
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  • I'll add a couple that haven't been mentioned:

    All Quiet on the Western Front
    A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
    Sarah's Key
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  • The Giver (which I just reread; so amazing) A Wrinkle in Time Island of the Blue Dolphins Little Women Of Mice and Men Great Gatsby Animal Farm 1984 Brave New World
    I LOVE a Wrinkle In Time.  I still read it every year probably.

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  • I agree with you about #4 and Middlesex.  I also cannot believe that "Me Talk Pretty Someday" made that list.  Not life changing AT ALL...barely even entertaining.

    My faves...

    Brave New World

    Handmaid's Tale

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Kite Runner

    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

    Unaccustomed Earth (or anything by Jhumps Lahiri - I stalk her website waiting for the next book)


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  • I loooooove The Giver! 

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  • What is this Giver you all speak of? 

    I read the summary and it sounds very Brave New World/Handmaid's Tale - like.  Is that roughly accurate? 
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  • LuckyAngel07LuckyAngel07 member
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    nfp147 said:
    What is this Giver you all speak of? 

    I read the summary and it sounds very Brave New World/Handmaid's Tale - like.  Is that roughly accurate? 
    How did you not read The Giver in school!?

    When I reread it, yes, I realized just how dystopian-ish it is. I didn't remember ANY of it from reading it back when I was younger. It is really an excellent book. I wouldn't relate it to Brave New World (which I'm feeling fuzzy on, so I definitely need to reread that one too!), and I haven't read  Handmaid's Tale, so I can't weight in on how close it is to that.

    It's not a long book; you could whip right through it. Definitely pick it up!

    ETA: Now that I'm thinking about it, I guess it is sooooort of like 1984, with lots of control by those of authority/super strict rules everyone sort of follows without question. 
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  • nfp147 said:
    What is this Giver you all speak of? 

    I read the summary and it sounds very Brave New World/Handmaid's Tale - like.  Is that roughly accurate? 
    How did you not read The Giver in school!?

    When I reread it, yes, I realized just how dystopian-ish it is. I didn't remember ANY of it from reading it back when I was younger. It is really an excellent book. I wouldn't relate it to Brave New World (which I'm feeling fuzzy on, so I definitely need to reread that one too!), and I haven't read  Handmaid's Tale, so I can't weight in on how close it is to that.

    It's not a long book; you could whip right through it. Definitely pick it up!

    ETA: Now that I'm thinking about it, I guess it is sooooort of like 1984, with lots of control by those of authority/super strict rules everyone sort of follows without question. 

    I'm old, that's how I managed to avoid reading it in school.
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  • nfp147 said:
    What is this Giver you all speak of? 

    I read the summary and it sounds very Brave New World/Handmaid's Tale - like.  Is that roughly accurate? 
    How did you not read The Giver in school!?

    When I reread it, yes, I realized just how dystopian-ish it is. I didn't remember ANY of it from reading it back when I was younger. It is really an excellent book. I wouldn't relate it to Brave New World (which I'm feeling fuzzy on, so I definitely need to reread that one too!), and I haven't read  Handmaid's Tale, so I can't weight in on how close it is to that.

    It's not a long book; you could whip right through it. Definitely pick it up!

    ETA: Now that I'm thinking about it, I guess it is sooooort of like 1984, with lots of control by those of authority/super strict rules everyone sort of follows without question. 

    I'm old, that's how I managed to avoid reading it in school.
    You're not that old! Then again, I'm sure its inclusion in the curriculum could vary pretty widely across states.
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