Now that I’m an adult(ish), I strangely miss having a required reading list—books that have been chosen for being valuable in some form or another. I’ve also come to realize that not every school had the same required reading lists and that there are quite a few books I missed out on simply because I wasn’t forced to read them.
I wanted to expand my bookshelf to include some of the most important required reading books taught in school, maybe even create a makeshift required reading list for the summer. So, I went to Facebook and asked: what required reading books did you actually enjoy?
The response was overwhelming. It was fascinating to see the variety of books on the list—a reflection of what was most powerful for students during their formative reading years.
Obviously, this list is far too long for me to complete in one summer, but I wanted to collect these works in once place so others might be able to use it for themselves. And, if there’s a book you loved in school that isn’t on this list, let me know in the comments, or add it to the Goodreads list!
Ashleigh Reads 