Lately I’ve been getting into reading more classics. I majored in English in college, so I have read a lot of what are considered classics in the past, but life has gotten in the way of my continuing reading education. While I still greatly anticipate the coming new releases and will continue to read those, I will be sprinkling in some older works into the mix. Out of the thousands of “classics” in the world, I have created a list of 225 books that intrigue me, and this will be the guidepost for my future endeavors into the classics. Some of these books are books I’ve already tried and either loved or hated. Some are due for a reread, and some deserve a second chance. I’m interested to see if my feelings have changed.
The books on my seasonal reading lists are included on this list. The classics I read from my Summer Reading List will be reread at some point in the future. The books on my Fall List I am currently reading, and will be crossed of the list as I finish them.
So, with this list, there are no rules. These are the classics I want to read. It’s merely a list so that I don’t forget any books I have found interesting and would like to read. A reminder that I once thought I would like to read a book, so that when I feel the urge to read something a little less modern, I have a list to turn to. Just because a book made it onto this list does not impose any duty or requirement to that book. There is no time limit. If I go an entire year without reading a single book on this list, that will be okay. There is no order in which these books must be read. In fact, there is no requirement that I have to read any of these books at all. If I change my mind, or if I decide to DNF a book, that’s perfectly fine with me.
I’ve created a tab on the top of my site where the list will be located. I’ll be working to keep track of my progress on this page, so check back often!
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