What books do you think everyone should read?

[Bighuey]

Ive found that over the years and living in a lot of different places, a very necessary read is Popular Mechanics Home Repair Guide.

[Liesel]

I'm not sure "everyone" "should" read any book, but for wide appeal, with great messages and or stories, how about:

To Kill a Mockingbird -- we all surely agree

The Phantom Tollbooth -- thought provoking word and idea juxtapositions

Searching for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe -- poignant, "real" (though some may think dated, but the overall messages are timeless) and again, the perspectives.

-- 18 Mar 2012, 21:09 --

Hey, that Popular Mechanics is a neat answer.
FYI:, as far as periodicals, "Wired" keeps you up to date and it's incredible what's happening. Also well-written.

-- 18 Mar 2012, 21:14 --

One more thing: USA Today print version is very readable, user friendly way to learn to "take the pulse of" and become quickly familiar with topics from the Syrian rebellion to a local state and city's happenings.
Well written.

[CdotL]

So many books, so little time...But there are some I think is worth the time. For anyone Narnia is great. And if your not such a big reader at least The Hobbit to get a taste of Tolkien's world.

[tedfiz]

religion books.... must read...

[goldengate]

The list is literally endless but here is a start.

Music for Chamleons by Truman Capote (so everyone could see beautifully written - inspired words - his use of words to paint visual and even emotional images is amazing)

The Stand, by Stephen King (I think everyone here knows why)

Lord of the Flies - by Golding (for a look at the darker side of the human animal)

Geek Love by Katherine Dunn (who wouldn't want to read a book told from the perspective of an albino, hunchback dwarf whose brother has flippers instead of hands/arms... twisted book)

Anything by Edgar Poe

That is just a short list and I keep thinking of books I should add but I will stop at those for now.

[erikahawkins]

The Bible.

[KatieD]

Heidi by Johanna Spyri
This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti

[alybff1998]

I think everyone should read Safe Harbor by Luanne Rice. It is one of my favourite books and I absolutely adore it. It's a great read that you will make you think and it is a book that you won't want to put down.

[bencyjack1]

I read many books because i love to read. Gone with the Wind!!! It’s such a good book and everyone should read..

[icy-toes]

I add my vote to 1984... but if you only have a 5 minutes, read Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut - you can find the full text in many places online.
A short and succinct snapshot of where we are heading.

[peterchast]

Everyone everyone EVERYONE should read Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. It is a wonderfully written tragedy. A fantastic exploration of a young man's search for freedom. But the reason I think everyone should read it is the book's potential to inspire.

There is a hot debate on whether Chris McCandless (the subject of the book) should be esteemed as a hero, or ridiculed as a reckless fool. No matter which side you end up on, your life will definitely be put into perspective and be primed for examination. Everyone's life deserves a proper examination from time to time!

The Death of Ivan Ilych by Tolstoy is functionally the same thing, but a bit more dense and preachy. Still good stuff though!

[kayla_qt]

I read a good one by Geoffery Archer, Sons of Fortune.
I like it because it covers it all; comedy, mystery and HEAPS of drama!

-- 02 Sep 2012, 03:12 --

I read a good one by Geoffery Archer, Sons of Fortune.
I like it because it covers it all; comedy, mystery and HEAPS of drama!

[Playitalready]

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[micahi]

Fahrenheit 451, Cathcher in the Rye, The Fountainhead, Harry Potter, and To Kill a Mockingbird. All books i read over and over again.

[she8178]

Farhrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Any story by William Shakespeare

The poetry and short stories by Edgar Allan Poe