Comments on Books That Everyone Should Read At Least Once - page 7

Your First Hundred Million book written by a famous American business tycoon Dan Pena is highly recommended for CEOs, managers, company owners, and high-performance individuals!

wow. So many books. I have a lot of reading to do.......

why can't I see any of Dan brown's best sellers in the top 100 ?

This is a great list but the task is impossible! My apologies to all the wonderful authors, especially the ones just breaking into the literature scene, but you only GET 100 BOOKS! Anyone over the age of thirty-five will find that it just not enough. Maybe I could have done it justice with 250. But, I did have a great time trying.

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"

My brother have it in his Literature syllabus. Its very much available :)

The top five books are totally deserving..
I loved them, and I think they are must read, because they emphasize emotions, love, anger, pain, happiness and all those things that made people's life worth living..

I have heard they are going to sanitize some classic books. I find this to be extremely disturbing. We have to leave these books alone. Its just a crime really.

deleted user wrote: "I have never read Twilight but I have seen the movie! Is the book better then the movie?"

Yes books are way better than movies. Twilight movies are disappointing if you have read the books.

add The Story of O by 'Reage' and Candy by Hoffenberg and Southern...
and John Lukacs, Historical Consciousness...

Pamela wrote: "deleted user wrote: "LOL! I agree with you about the book of Mormon! But altho I had to read To Kill a Mockingbird it bored me, however, I could barely put Twilight down!!! Much more entertaining ..."

blah blah blah. To kill a mockingbird is one if the most beautiful books you get . But most people, especially(oh sorry, heck! 95% girls) prefer some stupid romantic like twilight. Seriously, GET A LIFE.

Tayler wrote: ""Erg. Why does every one always feel the need to share how much they hate Twilight in these types of lists? All these books are so popular that there are tons of people who like and dont like them...."

Agreed. so, GET OVER IT!

i love this list and the
bible is the best book out here..

what a great list!
I may not agree with some but some really brought back memories from school and adolescence.

I'm intrigued by the question of what is meant by "everybody". For example, let's take Dante, or the Odyssey. These are both books I think a truly literate, educated person should be acquainted with. But some people--including some goodreads members--don't have the reading level necessary to plow through them. So, what does one assume when one says "everybody"? Also, I have avoided the temptation to assume that everybody should read some books I like very much. I adore Stephen King (usually). There are some people whose threshold won't allow for his writings, and they are really (funny as it seems to me) frightened by his work. Should I impose him on them (if I could)? I think not. So I am left with great works with reasonable literacy levels that won't freak people beyond what is decent, and message books like "The Help". And though it has been addressed, OF COURSE you can still get Uncle Tom's Cabin. I had a whole book set in my classroom until I retired this year.

mike and sid best friends forever willbecome a classic and be read generation after generation. It provides true insight into real` people and real life.

MIKE AND sID bEST fRIENDS FOREVER is a book that will change the way people will look at their lives.You will never feel the same after you read this book. It will enlighten you, and arouse you, You will have new born energy and vigor, it works better than a vitamin pill.

Re Jan C: the Mormons will want the Mormon version of the Bible, which aligns more closely to the Book of Mormon, but hopefully with better grammar. Protestants prefer King James, and Catholics (don't forget) will prefer the St. Joseph edition (includes the Pentatauch). I am personally done with all of them, but everyone has the First Amendment right to post what they wish. Among Mormons, I think the grape vine travels a little faster sometimes.

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"
Google shopping search, you can at Walmart, B&N, booksamillion, ecampus, etc. They might not have it in some schools, but you can still get it.

Jan C wrote: "" I skimmed through this list and there are some very horribly written books on it. Like Twilight and the Bible for instance. "

Twilight somehow always makes every list. Along with The Book of Mor..."

King James is the Mormon version of the Bible. Book of Mormon is the Book of Morman.

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i like these bookzz

Such a treasure each one of these books is :) I've heard a few of them and can't wait to read most of these :)
Each one of these books is special. They are here for a reason :) No matter what your personal opinion is these books are here because they made a difference to a lot of people, or they are very-well-known, or they need to be known because they'll make a difference to one and all. Each books must be read just once, just for the experience of reading it. Just because these because deserve to be read. They are known for some reason, try to think about that before you say they don't deserve to be read :) They were written for a reason :)

These are not necessarily good books. But you should probably try them all. Even Twilight if you're bent on hating it. Then you'll know. This list isn't a list of books you should enjoy. Not everyone loves Shakespeare but they should at least attempt some of it to know for sure what the hype is about.

amazon.com then books type in uncle toms cabin they start as low as 52 cents and go up to 22 dollars and more also have kindle don't know about nook which is what i have. this was one of the very best which is why i looked it up for you be sure to get toe book you wont regret it even though it will make you cry . or maybe because it will make you cry. i>Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"

of course you can. it's a classic and every bookstore has a copy and electronic book is available.

If you can't find Uncle Tom's Cabin anywhere, the University of Virginia has a free copy on its website.
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/mod...

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"

I got one a year ago in paperback format, and on my Kindle.

Yup. It's on my nook, too.

i admire j k rowling as she have produced one of the most wonderfull books in the world.

I think everyone admires her, Athira, except me. My husband and both daughters, along with one son, think she's awesome. I read the first third of the first book and...well, since you liked it, I won't harp. It just didn't jibe for me. But I kept a straight face when my students snatched up the copies in my classroom, because hey, they wanted to read!

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"

We have two in our city library...

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"
You can on Amazon. We just used it for our high school students.

D. wrote: "I think everyone admires her, Athira, except me. My husband and both daughters, along with one son, think she's awesome. I read the first third of the first book and...well, since you liked it, I won't harp..."

The books get gradually better through the series. Most Potterheads will admit that the first one isn't brilliant. I don't think JKR had a literature education at that point, just ideas.
If you're a fast reader, I strongly recommend getting through the first couple of books (most of the information there has become common knowledge, like how Hagrid's a half-giant and Snape is horrible) so that you can get to say, the Goblet of Fire, where the writing is far more sophisticated.
If you're a slow reader, it's probably not worth it for you. The films are great, though! :)

So I have heard. My husband and daughter cheerfully rolled through the entire blessed series, until she was sneaking ahead on her own, at which point he read them on his own. The whole family reads; the whole family loves them...except me. And given all the wonderful books that remain to be read (my to-read list is testimony to this!) I see no need to further force myself through something I find so heavily derivative of other writers, in particular the great Tolkien, who is borrowed and then badly abused in this series.

I didn't have time to go through the whole list so I'm not sure if THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES was on there. But I would vote for it as it is such a beautiful novel that tackles so many real life issues with such grace from depression, racial and gender discrimination, domestic violence and spirituality. I loved it to pieces and wish everyone would read it just once in their lives :)

I like this list, however, this is list title is the hyperbole.
And what with everyone slamming some of the books? Just because you don't like book, doesn't mean you should read it. If you make any Radom list of 100 famous book, everyone going have their fair share of book they don't like that are on it. For instance, I don't think Goodnight moon, any Harry potter books, or Catcher in the Rye (ugh) should be on it. But I not saying those book aren't book.
The list isn't saying that all these book are books that everyone agree on is good. If make a list of 100 books, or even a list of 10 book , you couldn't find a reader that agree that all the books belong on the list. The list is just saying that if read all this book, you be well read person.
And, as account of people complaining about the religious books on the list, I think your being a bit harsh. No matter whether or not you believe in a religion or not, I think ever religion offer a bit of wisdom. You may not believe I a religion deity, but you can still find wisdom in it work. Remember, ever religion has he golden rule, in someway, shape, or form. And nobody can argue with that.

Jan C wrote: "" I skimmed through this list and there are some very horribly written books on it. Like Twilight and the Bible for

Th king jame version was on the list too!!
And, as account of people complaining about the religious books on the list, I think your being a bit harsh. No matter whether or not you believe in a religion or not, I think ever religion offer a bit of wisdom. You may not believe I a religion deity, but you can still find wisdom in it work. Remember, ever religion has he golden rule, in someway, shape, or form. And nobody can argue with that.

Appreciate this site!

Don't want to comment at the moment, appreciate the site!

Debbie wrote: "i dnot think you can get a copy of uncle toms cabin any more"

It's in the public domain, you can get a copy in any format you want for free. http://manybooks.net/titles/stowehar2...

Melynda wrote: "Mary wrote: "Animal Farm and Atlas Shrugged are absolutely books you must read AT THIS TIME in the USA before it is too late to change our path"

I've been saying this about Atlas Shrugged to a lot..."
Interesting to see those two books named together. I think that Animal Farm is more a description of a place and time in which communism did not work whereas Atlas Shrugged is blatant neo-liberal propaganda. While Animal Farm reminds us to tread with caution, Atlas Shrugged should be shrugged into the trash can.

26 down! :D

theres no way that twilight goes higher on the list than siddhartha or lolita.. (or is on the list for that matter)

Leanne wrote: Interesting to see those two books named together. I think that Animal Farm is more a description of a place and time in which communism did not work whereas Atlas Shrugged is blatant neo-liberal propaganda. While Animal Farm reminds us to tread with caution, Atlas Shrugged should be shrugged into the trash can.

While I agree with your assessment of Atlas Shrugged re trashcans, it's certainly not "neo-liberal". More like a naive sort of libertarianism.

Jan C wrote: "" I skimmed through this list and there are some very horribly written books on it. Like Twilight and the Bible for instance. "

Twilight somehow always makes every list. Along with The Book of Mor..."

It IS the King James version listed. Besides, the Mormons use the King James version just like many other religions do.

I like how people comment on stuff like any kind of religious book being on here with books that were written for people to have fun reading them instead of dictating their lives.
The thing about these lists is probably that everyone can vote and some people feel the need to project their religion at everyone around them. If it was possible to set "rules" for lists, keeping religious books out of novel lists would be a standard one.

twighlight is a good book for people who want to read romcomvampires!

Oh wow! Great list! I really need to read more of these......

List is great! :D

Great list but I would add the following:
Book of Negros - Lawrence Hill
Dr. JekyZll and Mr. Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson
Foe - J.M Coetzee
Great Expectations - Charles Dickens

So many great books one must read!