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Weird as shit list.

Hahaha! I clicked on this list because I'd read the first 3 books and really liked them, and i do like how this list has lots of different genres.

Cecilia wrote: "Hahaha! I clicked on this list because I'd read the first 3 books and really liked them, and i do like how this list has lots of different genres."
Yeah, I think this list is pretty good, I see some of my favorites here. I agree with you, the variety of genres they list is great. :)

I am not a Twilight fan. But I am team Edward... Edward Elric. I prefer short alchemists to sparkling vampire wannabes.

Yeah, I agree, the book of Mormon shouldn't be before the Bible. No offense to Mormons, but read Revelation 22:18-19.

I wanna see the Guardians of the Light on this list! CE Thornton isn't an author most people have heard of. I'm probably the only one who's voted for her books.

Mira wrote: "Emma wrote: "Mira wrote: "Emma wrote: "Mira wrote: "Hajer wrote: "divergent and 50 shade of grey is better than TWILIGHT"

Sorry to be a spoilsport, but the relationship in 50 shades of gray is abu..."

I agree. In bdsm you may act a scene and have a dom-sub relationship but in 50 shades Christian was punishing her for even activities done outside the 'bedroom'. She is not allowed to even make independent decisions without facing an 'outcome' whether they may save her life or not. And it was abuse.
That level of possessiveness is suffocating. Also Ana is shown just too perfect.

Emma wrote: "Mira wrote: "Emma wrote: "Mira wrote: "Emma wrote: "Mira wrote: "Hajer wrote: "divergent and 50 shade of grey is better than TWILIGHT"

Sorry to be a spoilsport, but the relationship in 50 shades o..."
I think everyone is entitled to give their own opinions. The main debate is not whether you love a book or hate it but if it is a classic piece of literature that can be read by all age groups and thus included in a list like 'best books ever'.

Lee wrote: "I am not a Twilight fan. But I am team Edward... Edward Elric. I prefer short alchemists to sparkling vampire wannabes.

Yeah, I agree, the book of Mormon shouldn't be before the Bible. No offense ..."

Yes! Edward Elric for the win!

Twilight as a 'best book ever'? Yeah, okay.

Megan wrote: "Twilight as a 'best book ever'? Yeah, okay."
Seriously what is up with everyone. It's a book some people happen to love, get over the "Twilight sucks" crap okay? It's so annoying people can't just respect different stories. Even if they aren't for you, they are for someone else. Our books and characters shape us and make us see the world differently, at least a good reader would agree. We love the books we love for our own good reasons, the stories that speak to us and mean something are the ones we like, the ones where we can't get enough of the characters and wish for another book, sometimes a better ending. We are all different people with different tastes but obviously not a lot of people have respect for the difference that sets us apart.

Emma wrote: "Megan wrote: "Twilight as a 'best book ever'? Yeah, okay."
Seriously what is up with everyone. It's a book some people happen to love, get over the "Twilight sucks" crap okay? It's so annoying peop..."

You know, you're right. Some of us need to stop being book elitist (including myself). Your comment brought a smile to my face. We all like to read, that should be good enough.

"The Giving Tree" to me is just plain twisted. Sick. Vile. Evil. Those who pass this on to impressionable young readers should be tried for corrupting a minor.

Laura wrote: "I hope my novel doesn't end up on this list!"
Laura, well, as they say in Hollywood, "Any publicity is good publicity." So, let's make a deal. I'll vote for your book as the worst ever and the best ever if you'll do the same for me.

Greg wrote: ""The Giving Tree" to me is just plain twisted. Sick. Vile. Evil. Those who pass this on to impressionable young readers should be tried for corrupting a minor."

What is evil about a children's picture book?

Elizabeth wrote: "Is it weird that all these books are movies as well?"

No, because most of the people voting are doing so based on the popularity of a work to which they were introduced through the film adaptations.

James wrote: "Emma wrote: "Megan wrote: "Twilight as a 'best book ever'? Yeah, okay."
Seriously what is up with everyone. It's a book some people happen to love, get over the "Twilight sucks" crap okay? It's so ..."
It is good enough...some people just can't see that yet. :D

Jazmine wrote: "Twilight is the best book I've read in my entire life! It is awemazing! I love the whole saga and Edward Cullen!"
<3 EAMC

Once again, I wish for the same thing I wish for Amazon recommendations: the ability to filter things like this by reader's sex and age.

Bobby wrote: "Once again, I wish for the same thing I wish for Amazon recommendations: the ability to filter things like this by reader's sex and age."


Any site trying to sort me according to my sex or age (or the size of my footwear, for that matter) will lose me as a customer for good.

And they will be lucky to not hear from my lawyer...

:D

Dodo wrote: "Any site trying to sort me according to my sex or age (or the size of my footwear, for that matter) will lose me as a customer for good."

+1

Kalin wrote: "+1"

Thanks, Kalin!

Just some fun info, not bragging: at about the age of 12, I had already read Descartes and Plato and Nietzche and whatnot; it was at about my twenties or so that I finally understood the very best books were/are books for children. Philosophers and such can write, sure, but it takes a genius to write a decent book for children...

So talk about filtering age...

:(

Dodo wrote: "... it was at about my twenties or so that I finally understood the very best books were/are books for children. Philosophers and such can write, sure, but it takes a genius to write a decent book for children..."

I'm slowly getting to that realization myself. :)

James wrote: "Greg wrote: ""The Giving Tree" to me is just plain twisted. Sick. Vile. Evil. Those who pass this on to impressionable young readers should be tried for corrupting a minor."

What is evil about a..."
James, to me, "The Giving Tree" is continually abused and ultimately destroyed. Twisted story to me.

Dodo wrote: "Kalin wrote: "+1"

Thanks, Kalin!

Just some fun info, not bragging: at about the age of 12, I had already read Descartes and Plato and Nietzche and whatnot; it was at about my twenties or so that ..."
Dodo, I can't top that, but at 12 I did read Joyce
s "Ulysses" as in I read the words, didn't understand any of it. Fourth time through now, I'm getting it!

Just want to add: the reason I haven't read the Twilight books is I feel I've read the best vampire books ever already: Stoker's "Dracula" and then numerous books by Anne Rice. As far as "Hunger Games", I've seen the Japanese movie "Battle Royale" which preceded "Hunger" books and films by about a decade, was terrific, don't need to read/see that same story again. But, to readers, I respect we tend to love our own generation's vampire/supernatural hero's/sports hero's stories best. BUT, Anne Rice's latest vampire book from 2014 was awesome! Will Twilight sequels be appearing 40 years from now? Time will tell!

Greg wrote: "Just want to add: the reason I haven't read the Twilight books is I feel I've read the best vampire books ever already: Stoker's "Dracula" and then numerous books by Anne Rice. As far as "Hunger..."

Just wanna say, even if you read Battle Royale(I haven't yet), it's not the same story as The Hunger Games, even if it is similar, and you don't have to, but you should read THG.

Lee wrote: "Greg wrote: "Just want to add: the reason I haven't read the Twilight books is I feel I've read the best vampire books ever already: Stoker's "Dracula" and then numerous books by Anne Rice. As f..."
Lee, I've seen the first two Hunger Games films (and I've seen them each twice, and the only other recent movie I've watched twice or more in years was "Grand Budapest Hotel", the only great movie of the decade so far, imo) and I liked them a lot. (Lawrence is amazing, but should have received an Oscar for her debut film, Winter's Bone, instead of her lesser, but still good, 'Silver Lining's Playbook' performance.) And, yes, first and second "Hunger" films very similar to "Battle Royale" film. In both, the government rounds up people in cruel, intense ways, and then has them fight to the death. And, just like in the first Hunger Games film, two people "tie" and survive in "Royale". Now, lots of things are very similar, nothing new under the sun, absolutely. Do you feel, Lee, that the Hunger Game novels are better than the films? I just might read them! I'm a flipper, change my mind, Lee! I'll gladly admit mistakes in light of new information.

Kalin wrote: "Dodo wrote: "... it was at about my twenties or so that I finally understood the very best books were/are books for children. Philosophers and such can write, sure, but it takes a genius to write a..."
Kalin, Dodo, good point. To me, there aren't very many great children's books. And we are differentiating from YA books, right?

I'm on a constant hunt for well-written, thought-provoking YA, too. Our Bulgarian writers have done very few of these. :(

Basically, any book that speaks to (or better even, with) younger/growing readers is likely to leave a more lasting impression. Much like what you meant by "our generation's stories," I believe.

Greg wrote: "I can't top that"

It`s not about topping, it`s about age sorting.

Like, say, the only people becoming millionaires thanks to books explaining How To Become A Millionaire are the authors and the publishers. Still lots of adults buy How To books. That`s "grown-up"?
:D

Greg wrote: "To me, there aren't very many great children's books. And we are differentiating from YA books, right?"

Yes, in most cases.

While great books "for children" (wonderful too read for adults, too) happen seldom indeed, there`s also this: many a great book cannot reach the readers likely to love it simply because the book is written in a wrong language. Like Polish ( http://readaholicme.weebly.com/the-se... ) or Lithuanian ( http://readaholicme.weebly.com/from-t... ) or even Russian ( http://readaholicme.weebly.com/the-si... ). Even if translated, they are likely to get maimed by translating, so maybe it`s all for the best they are not...

Makes me sad. Or mad.

Greg wrote: "Lee wrote: "Greg wrote: "Just want to add: the reason I haven't read the Twilight books is I feel I've read the best vampire books ever already: Stoker's "Dracula" and then numerous books by Anne..."

Well, like I said, I haven't read Battle Royale. But, as always, the books are better than the movies. I have a question though. My brother has the manga Battle Royale, is a a novel too?

Kristina wrote: "This list is plain STUPID!!!PERIOD."
We are all different, I think you should respect that and it's rude to call something stupid when some people happen to love these books. This list is not stupid, it just may feature things you may not like yourself.

The Lightning Thief
I've already watch this.. and it's 'AWESOME' ..

Lee wrote: "Greg wrote: "Lee wrote: "Greg wrote: "Just want to add: the reason I haven't read the Twilight books is I feel I've read the best vampire books ever already: Stoker's "Dracula" and then numerous ..."

Ok, I read the first Battle Royale manga. It is a lot like the Hunger Games. Maybe even better. The story is still different, with different characters and different backgrounds, though it is a lot alike. I still say you should read the Hunger Games, cause it really isn't exactly the same story, but I get what you mean. The end was so weird though. But I still loved it.

yes hunger games is really nice book

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Crime and Punishment one of my favorites :)

I don't want to live on this planet anymore.

What we see in the Top lists just reflects the reader majority.

It saddens me that The Hunger Games surpasses To Kill a Mockingbird and Twilight is even ON the top book list.

TWILIGHT and THE HUNGER GAMES should not be on this list.

And let's be honest... since when is Green Eggs and Ham better than The Great Gatsby ??? Dr. Seuss was an intelligent man, but was he better than F. Scott Fitzgerald? In my opinion- no.

Gregorio wrote: "Also, the Bible should be on this list. How many books have you people read that have survived the ravages of time, and managed to ignite wars of faith?"

I don't think it's right to put religions' books on these lists. As a Christian, I think all people should read the Bible, but not to read about how David killed a mean giant, but about how God helped him to do it and protected his children. And not about a man who died on a cross, but about how God gave his own Son so we could be with him.

Also, I do not think it's a 'good' or 'impressive' thing that religious wars happen. And religions don't ignite wars, people do by not accepting and respecting each other or by using their religion as an excuse for violence.

Yuki wrote: "I don't want to live on this planet anymore."
Why not? Is it because of our reading choices and opinions? I do not believe that is right to say such a thing. Can't you just accept we are all different which means, yes, we do like different things?

Ellie wrote: "TWILIGHT and THE HUNGER GAMES should not be on this list."
That is a matter of opinion. I know I love The Hunger Games and Twilight. They belong on this list because this is what the community as a whole, their votes average out to. There are a lot of people who do not like some books on this list, they may like others. But that is no reason to go say some book should not be on a list. That is your opinion. Not the whole community's opinion. There are so many people who do that, it's not just you. They say their opinion, some agree, some disagree. I disagree on the grounds that this list is The Best Books Ever which I believe is voted by the community.
Please respect that not everybody shares your thoughts and some readers love the books you may cast out.

Emma wrote: "Yuki wrote: "I don't want to live on this planet anymore."
Why not? Is it because of our reading choices and opinions? I do not believe that is right to say such a thing. Can't you just accept we a..."

I will tell you why not. It is because this list is not about 'Most Popular Book' or 'Most Favorite Book'. The name of this list is 'Best Books Ever'. That counts the value of literature, characterization and everything. Not just 'how many people' love a book. I respect your opinion. But judging as a book, Classics like Gone With the Wind or To Kill A Mockingbird are incomparable to Twilight or Hunger Games.

Emma wrote: "Yuki wrote: "I don't want to live on this planet anymore."
Why not? Is it because of our reading choices and opinions? I do not believe that is right to say such a thing. Can't you just accept we a..."

I respect your opinion and I am not forcing anything on you. Many Many readers love Twilight but you need to understand that being popular and better are not the same thing. Justine Bieber is an immensely popular artist. Lets say there is a list for 'Best Artists Ever' and Justin suppresses artists like Beethoven, Beatles, Michael Jackson. But that does not mean that he is best. He might be popular. But better than the legends? I don't think so.

Titas (Emperor) wrote: "Emma wrote: "Yuki wrote: "I don't want to live on this planet anymore."
Why not? Is it because of our reading choices and opinions? I do not believe that is right to say such a thing. Can't you jus..."
Best is just a word of opinion. Another form to say your opinion, not a fact. Some may scoff at the mention of a book they dislike being favored and even on this list, others respect the choices in reading of others.
Again, we all have what we believe is to be "best"

Emma wrote: "Best is just a word of opinion."

+1

I believe there'll be much less agony ;) if people see "best" and "most popular" as synonymous here.

Titas (Emperor) wrote: "Emma wrote: "Yuki wrote: "I don't want to live on this planet anymore."
Why not? Is it because of our reading choices and opinions? I do not believe that is right to say such a thing. Can't you jus..."

I don't know whether it was on purpose or not, but you wrote "JUSTINE Bieber and I'm trying not to laugh uncontrollably at the irony.