How much do you read? What types of books are you reading? Where do you even start to pick out a “good” read? All of these questions and more bump around in a reader’s mind. There are so many choices that it can be a bit overwhelming to start. One of my more recent web searches has been about book lists, reading lists for different grade levels, and Eastern and Western classics. That is certainly a wide range of material to cover, let alone think about. But I found a pretty good list that mixes classic novels with contemporary fiction for a wide range of ages that is certain to please even the unsure reader. Courtesy of Telegraph News, the Top 100 books house many different selections that may or may not have been expected. Of course, this list varies from all the other types of top 100 lists, but this is the one that I found the most fascinating. It contains all types of genres from horror to romantic feminist, from children’s fiction to sophisticated teen novels that are both required reading in school, but also sought out for their unique storylines and powerful meanings. There are some lists that go as high as 500 books-that is certainly enough to read in one lifetime. Another interesting list, courtesy of The Modern Library, that I stumbled upon is a collection of 200 books that were “board” approved, which mostly consists of the classics, and next to that list is the “reader’s” list, which contains the more contemporary modern novels.
Check out this video that shows the importance of reading using actual quotes from classic novels and inspirational authors and individuals of merit.
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