I've read 20 on the list. Not bad, in my opinion. I'm really surprised 1984 is #2, and Moby Dick is #68. Lol, what? Hell, about half books on the list have a ton more literary merit than 1984. I do like 1984, but #2? No.
I've read 20 on the list. Not bad, in my opinion. I'm really surprised 1984 is #2, and Moby Dick is #68. Lol, what? Hell, about half books on the list have a ton more literary merit than 1984. I do like 1984, but #2? No.
I would like to thank whoever put this list together. When I saw Catcher in the Rye on this list, I finally decided to read it. I absolutely love it so far. So cheers, you've made this poster very happy, and I'll likely read other selections.
I haven't had the chance to read many of these books. Although I got some of them for my birthday and starting on it.
For anyone who may be interested partially out of boredom and partially to help myself keep track of the books I have read from this list, I uploaded this list on the Lists Of Bests website, and one of the nifty things I find about doing so is that it gives you a digital checkable list, so you can online check off the books you have read, and it will automatically calculate how much of the list you have read.
You can find it here:
http://www.listsofbests.com/list/876...literary-works
I also plan on uploading the entire nomination list just for my own personal reference, because there were a lot of books which did not make the cut, but still sounded like they could be interested reads to me. I will provide the link for anyone else who may be interested once it is complete.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
Ok for anyone interested, you can check out the compelete (or nearly complete) list of all books nominated. There may be a few books missing from the list here and there, but it still is a very varried list of books considered deserving of notice by fellow lit net members.
http://www.listsofbests.com/list/876...omination-list
Last edited by Dark Muse; 02-06-2011 at 01:23 PM.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
This list inspired me to read it 2 weeks ago and I loved it too. Bought it when I was in town with some friends, got home and had it finished in one go.Originally Posted by Grit
I would like to thank whoever put this list together. When I saw Catcher in the Rye on this list, I finally decided to read it. I absolutely love it so far. So cheers, you've made this poster very happy, and I'll likely read other selections.
I've read 17 of them. I'm so thrilled to see a few Thomas Hardy novels in there though!!
I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying. ~ Oscar Wilde
The biggest travesty is the omission of Once an Eagle by Anton Myer. The only reason it could be off the list is it is aimed at mainly the male population. BUT, it is THE book for learning how to be a MAN, not just a being on the planet.
I've read 23 of them - and given up on 3 after a few pages, because it just didn't appeal to me (like 'The Republic').
Next on the to-read list is "Catcher on the Rye" - I got an ebook version of it.
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I just finished "The Brothers Karamazov" today. My first Dostoevsky. There isn't much to say that hasn't been said already, except what an absolutely fantastic book. I will not forget this one.
hiii
good work i like it
many books in the list are must read
Thank you for the link!!! A very usefull tool.
"Lennie said, "I thought you was mad at me, George."
"No," said George. "No Lennie. I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. Thats a thing I want ya to know."
You are welcome, and yes it is useful, but it can also become additive. Particularly if you have an OCD thing with lists like I do.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
Just went through the list and discovered that I had read 26 of them. So much to read, so little time.
"Lennie said, "I thought you was mad at me, George."
"No," said George. "No Lennie. I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. Thats a thing I want ya to know."
I'm up to 23 now.
Also, how was this compiled? Was it just based on what people enjoy, because every time I see it, I just can't wrap my head around Moby Dick being #68.
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