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greenhorn said
Growing up my grasp of the language was quite limited, so... ahem. I'm usually embarrassed to share my top books to other people in RL. But here goes!1. Enid Blyton's works. I don't care how old I am, I will always love her and her books. One I regret losing was The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat. The book held sentimental value to me, and it also introduced me to the world of English literature. No matter what happens, this one will stay top. Nothing you can do to stop meeeeee2. Of Mice and Men. I read this book so many times. I wish my country would use books like this in our English literature classes. It's a really good book that I wish I had read when I was in high school. Sniff.3. The Picture of Dorian Gray. I found the ending rather unsettling and that will forever stay with me. Friends tell me to watch the movie but I refuse simply because Dorian Gray is supposed to be blonde with blue eyes. Harrumph! (I'm kidding, I'll get around to it... Someday...)4. Alex Rider series. I followed it closely when I was in high school, and I remember being excited whenever the newest book was out. Good times.5. A Dog's Tale. It's not really a novel, I think, and is pretty short. I'd still put it among my top list, though.Making this list makes me realize I don't read a lot of good literature. I have more fiction in my shelves, but I don't like them enough to include in this list. Most of my books are non-fiction, though. I guess I'll fill in the last 5 with them in a spoiler.If it makes people feel better about my lack of culture, I do have a to-read list to fill in that gap! Money issues are just about to leave me and I recently found access to free ibooks! I have Ambrose Bierce and Mark Twain lined up. Then I'm ordering One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest from the bookstore. I seriously can't wait.


+1 for Alex Rider and Of Mice and Men.

Also, City series by Cassandra Clare anybody?
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Cpt Toellner said
You really like your 1984.


1984 and Fargo apparently, they both got on 2 separate lists
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I'm only ever very certain of number 1.

10. Hamlet
9. Invisible Monsters
8. American Psycho
7. Red Dragon
6. His Dark Materials
5. Mortal Engines Quartet
4. The Great Gatsby
3. The Bell Jar
2. Frankenstein
1. Catch 22
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Okay don't judge me. Whateves judge all you want sluts, but I tend to dislike old literature, but some is really good.
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I didn't even like reading until the 7th grade. What is wrong with me.
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Er.. I don't even know if I have top ten...

10. Into the Wild- Jon Krakauer: I don't know why, but it intrigued me with every chapter. Read in 8th grade

9. Divergent- Veronica Roth: Read in 8th grade when it first came out. Thought it was cool and then I got connected to the characters.

8. Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins: Read in 8th grade and was totally blown away that it was aloud in schools which made me like it more.

7. The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel-Michael Scott: Twas an awesome series. I loved how the author brought in multiple historic people and events into the book. It was a genius idea.

6. Maximum Ride- James Patterson: Although it was repetitive and terrible writing IMO, what kid doesn't like rebellious kids living on there own and defying everyone?

5. The Maze Runner- James Dashner: The First book was amazing, but the other two were kinda dull. The pre-quel was fantastic too.

4. Ender's game- Orson Scott Card: An amazing read. Too many thoughts to put down.

3. Ender's Shadow- Orson Scott Card: Didn't fully finish it yet, but it gave more insight into the universe of Ender and it was cool and interesting

2. Fahrenheit 451- Ray Bradbury: I loved the curiosity that the author hit spot on. It was a great view on their type of world as firefighters that burn books.

1. The Giver- Lois Lowry: I thought this was amazing. It made you think of all your memories. and such. great read. Though never read the series.

No particular order.

Honorable Mentions: The city of Ember- Jeanne DuPrau: I can't even contain all my feels in this book.

More books, but I can't remember them.
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