I am using J-term as a time to catch up on a mixture of pop culture reads that I have neglected as well as classics that any nerdy person should have already read. I'm going to publish a list of ten books to read this winter, based loosely upon the books I plan to read myself.
(1-3) The Hunger Games Trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay
These books are really cheap on Kindle right now, and sweeping the nation especially since the movie is coming to theaters in March. They are easy reads and really entertaining so you have time to read them all before the movie hits the box office.
(4) Dune
I have never read Dune, which is embarrassing to admit. It is alas, the truth, so I plan to plow through it this winter. I know nothing about Dune really except that it is a fiction reading requirement. I may update this recommendation after I have read it though.
(5) The Sound and the Fury
If you haven't read it yet, the winter is an excellent time to begin. It's really difficult to get through, so if you want to get complete understanding without the help of a class discussion, I would dedicate at least a month of steady reading and analysis.
(6) 1984
There's nothing like good dystopian literature. 1984 is a classic. If you are older than fifteen and haven't read it yet, hang your head in shame and proceed to the nearest bookstore to pick it up.
(7) War of the Worlds
Yet again, I'm embarrassed to admit that I read this book after seeing the Tom Cruise movie. The two are completely different. There are parts of this book that I found hilarious, and it is an easy read. I like HG Wells style because it is simplistic without sounding idiotic.
(8) The Remains of the Day
I was really surprised by how good this book was. If I had to describe the plot to you, it wouldn't even begin to capture Ishiguro's talent or the essence of the story. I really liked this book, and I found it an uplifting winter read during my junior year. I recognize that many of the books on this list have the tendency to put you down but this book is not as depressing.
(9) Anna Karenina
This is another book that is an all-winter-long project. This is a result of the length and not necessarily the complexity. It's a great story though, and the build up is entirely worth the ending. By the time you are done reading it you will realize that every one of Tolstoy's words is necessary in giving you total understanding of the story he is trying to tell as well as the context it is set in.
(10) Uncle Tom's Cabin
Although I would be shocked if someone hasn't read Uncle Tom's Cabin, that makes it an even better addition to this list. My 1900s edition of this book is well thumbed, and for good reason. This is one of the greatest books I have ever read and it's the right mix of emotionally charged and historically relevant.
(1-3) The Hunger Games Trilogy: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay
These books are really cheap on Kindle right now, and sweeping the nation especially since the movie is coming to theaters in March. They are easy reads and really entertaining so you have time to read them all before the movie hits the box office.
(4) Dune
I have never read Dune, which is embarrassing to admit. It is alas, the truth, so I plan to plow through it this winter. I know nothing about Dune really except that it is a fiction reading requirement. I may update this recommendation after I have read it though.
(5) The Sound and the Fury
If you haven't read it yet, the winter is an excellent time to begin. It's really difficult to get through, so if you want to get complete understanding without the help of a class discussion, I would dedicate at least a month of steady reading and analysis.
(6) 1984
There's nothing like good dystopian literature. 1984 is a classic. If you are older than fifteen and haven't read it yet, hang your head in shame and proceed to the nearest bookstore to pick it up.
(7) War of the Worlds
Yet again, I'm embarrassed to admit that I read this book after seeing the Tom Cruise movie. The two are completely different. There are parts of this book that I found hilarious, and it is an easy read. I like HG Wells style because it is simplistic without sounding idiotic.
(8) The Remains of the Day
I was really surprised by how good this book was. If I had to describe the plot to you, it wouldn't even begin to capture Ishiguro's talent or the essence of the story. I really liked this book, and I found it an uplifting winter read during my junior year. I recognize that many of the books on this list have the tendency to put you down but this book is not as depressing.
(9) Anna Karenina
This is another book that is an all-winter-long project. This is a result of the length and not necessarily the complexity. It's a great story though, and the build up is entirely worth the ending. By the time you are done reading it you will realize that every one of Tolstoy's words is necessary in giving you total understanding of the story he is trying to tell as well as the context it is set in.
(10) Uncle Tom's Cabin
Although I would be shocked if someone hasn't read Uncle Tom's Cabin, that makes it an even better addition to this list. My 1900s edition of this book is well thumbed, and for good reason. This is one of the greatest books I have ever read and it's the right mix of emotionally charged and historically relevant.
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