1. 1984. By George Orwell. Still significant nearly 60 years after it was written in 1949. It is widely acclaimed for its haunting vision of an all-knowing government.
2. To Kill a Mockingbird. By Harper Lee. The story surveys the controversial issues of race and economic class in the 1930’s Deep South via a court case of a black man charged with the rape and abuse of a young white girl. It’s a moving tale that delivers a profound message about fighting for justice and against prejudice.
3. Catch-22. By Joseph Heller. This book coined the self-titled term “catch-22” that is widely used in modern-day dialogue. As for the story, its message is clear: What’s commonly held to be good, may be bad… what is sensible, is nonsense. Its one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Read it.
4. The Great Gatsby. By F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age of the roaring 20’s, this book unravels a cautionary tale of the American dream. Specifically, the reader learns that a few good friends are far more important that a zillion acquaintances, and the drive created from the desire to have something is more valuable than actually having it.
5. The Catcher In The Rye. By J.D. Salinger. This novel firmly stands as an icon for accurately representing the ups and downs of teen angst, defiance and rebellion. If nothing else, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictable teenage mindset.
All packed with wisdom. The best thing ever is a NOOK!
And a song. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words
That you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions.
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