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To Kill a Mocingbird should be on everyone's list.

A Thousand Spendid Suns and The Kite Runner are must reads for Americans who know neither how the Taliban operates nor the cruel treatment of women in Muslim countries.

Pam wrote: "To Kill a Mocingbird should be on everyone's list."

yuck! Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but not even the title sounds interesting.

Pam wrote: "Stephenie Myer is a joke! I cannot believe that anyone beyond 8th grade could possibly ncall this writing. Not exactly a PEN/Faulkner or National Book list contestent.

A great Book by a first ..."

I call it writing and I'm beyond 8th grade. And I'm not meaning to be rude but why does it matter that Renee Dodd is a granddaughter of an Atlanta icon? Just curious...

This list is a great idea--I saw several on the list that I would like to read.


Please, I cannot believe that Strephenie Myers is at the top. In the 8th grade, I would have loved this book. I am an English teacher, and I cringe each time a student writes a review on a Stephenie Myers book. I do not have to read the whole series--8th grade girls are doing it for me!

Everybody--Please read The Cabinet of Wonders by Renee Dodd--it is a wonderful peek at the relationships that haunt the world of carnivals and circuses. You will love it.

Pam wrote: "This list is a great idea--I saw several on the list that I would like to read.


Please, I cannot believe that Strephenie Myers is at the top. In the 8th grade, I would have loved this book. ..."

Why do you cringe?

Pam wrote: "Everybody--Please read The Cabinet of Wonders by Renee Dodd--it is a wonderful peek at the relationships that haunt the world of carnivals and circuses. You will love it."

Relaionships that haunt the world of carnivals and circuses???? WHAT?! I'm confused. How is that wonderful?

Stephanie wrote: "Isn't the Twilight conversation over? I mean haven't you read any of the conversation before, Sathwika?"

have u? It's still going strong.

Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Rose wrote: "There are so many great books on here, some that I've read and some I've heard are just plain amazing. Of all these wonderful books, the ones at the top are STEPHENIE ..."

Obviously u weren't paying attention to ANYTHING cuz u spelled THE wrong!

Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Isn't the Twilight conversation over? I mean haven't you read any of the conversation before, Sathwika?"

have u? It's still going strong.
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Well, it WAS done before a few other people got on. AFTER it was finished.

Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Rose wrote: "There are so many great books on here, some that I've read and some I've heard are just plain amazing. Of all these wonderful books, the ones at the ..."

Who spelt "the" wrong? Me? Well, I couldn't find it anywhere on mine and if I did then it was an accident, called a typo. And when does a typo have anything to do with not paying attention?

i think they should add "Gone" by Michael Grant
it's so life changing
and your point of view on the world changes just cause of this book!!!!!

Sorry David, I'm 50 and reading the Twilight series. It's just plain old fun. Reading a book is like looking at a painting, you look at one and you may walk away with a profound message and another you just walk away smiling and not really understanding why, for me such is the case with Twilight.

Yes Sathwika.
You do have the rights to express yourselves.
BUT, don't talk badly about Stephanie Meyer!
I'm not talking badly about any of YOUR favorite authors, am i?!

Thank you Stephanie for proving that the Twilight convoersation IS over!
I love Twilight, and the Host, and I don't really care if anyone else doesn't!

Have you read the Twilight series, or The Host, Katherine?
Your not too old.
No one is ever to old to enjoy a good book. =)

The Host is written, most definitley, beautifuly.
It is so detailed, and you can feel the Melanie and Wanda's pain, happiness, sadness, anger...etc.

Samia wrote: "The Host is written, most definitley, beautifuly.
It is so detailed, and you can feel the Melanie and Wanda's pain, happiness, sadness, anger...etc."

You can!I've only read it once though.

Stephanie wrote: "Pam wrote: "To Kill a Mocingbird should be on everyone's list."

yuck! Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but not even the title sounds interesting.
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Are you kidding me? It is a classic!

Samia wrote: "Yes Sathwika.
You do have the rights to express yourselves.
BUT, don't talk badly about Stephanie Meyer!
I'm not talking badly about any of YOUR favorite authors, am i?! "

That's because you don't even know about my favorite author! I can say if i want to that Stephanie Meyer does not impress me.

Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Rose wrote: "There are so many great books on here, some that I've read and some I've heard are just plain amazing. Of all these wonderful books,..."

How do you not pay attention to what you write?
BTW typos r a different way of saying "mistake" which happens when u don't pay attention.

Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Pam wrote: "To Kill a Mocingbird should be on everyone's list."

yuck! Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but not even the title sounds interesting.
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Are you kidding me? It is..."

No, I'm not kidding you. Besides not every classic is good. Have you read The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolikien? I wouldn't say HORRIBLE since I did enjoy some of it but it is pretty bad.

Brittany wrote: "so what if the was spelled wrong. i type fast and make mistakes, too."

I know but stephanie brought up the whole "paying attention" thing.

Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Isn't the Twilight conversation over? I mean haven't you read any of the conversation before, Sathwika?"

have u? It's still going strong.
"
Fine what DO you want to talk about?
Well, it WAS do..."

Sathwika wrote: "Brittany wrote: "so what if the was spelled wrong. i type fast and make mistakes, too."

I know but stephanie brought up the whole "paying attention" thing."

My POINT was paying attention to the CONVERSATION, not the spelling. If I was talking about the spelling then I would've...*sigh* never mind.

Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Isn't the Twilight conversation over? I mean haven't you read any of the conversation before, Sathwika?"

have u? It's still going strong.
"
..."

I don't know...but I'm getting tired of having to defend a talented author, from those that disagree. I was just hoping for a subject change, but, hey, if you want to keep on talking about an author YOU don't like then go for it. I'll be here defending Stephenie Meyer the whole way.

Yes me too.
I've only read The Host once, but I'm definitley going to read it again.

Who is your favorite author, Sathwika?

Samia wrote: "Yes me too.
I've only read The Host once, but I'm definitley going to read it again."

Yeah, I want to too, but i'm not sure when...

You can read it now while school is out...
I'm also going to read the Twilight series again.
But, I have so many books on hold to read.

Samia wrote: "You can read it now while school is out...
I'm also going to read the Twilight series again.
But, I have so many books on hold to read."

Lol, I just finished rereading it for the third time a few weeks ago!

The Twilight series?!

Samia wrote: "The Twilight series?!
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YEAH!!!
Well, all except Breaking Dawn, my mom doesn't want me to read that yet.

COOL BEANS! =)

Yeah, how many times have you read it?

It's nice to finally be able to talk about Twilight when I'm not defending it.

There are some really awesome titles here. So many I have read and want to read.

Samia wrote: "Who is your favorite author, Sathwika?"

Wow thx for letting more of a calmer atmosphere flow. I mean everyone was arguing. If i said something you didn't like i'm sorry but that's my opinion. i hope u r cool with everything now. I have a lot of fav. authors like J.K. Rowling, Dan brown and Harper Lee.

Sathwika wrote: "Samia wrote: "Who is your favorite author, Sathwika?"

Wow thx for letting more of a calmer atmosphere flow. I mean everyone was arguing. If i said something you didn't like i'm sorry but that's ..."

J.K Rowling is good, I haven't read any of the other authors.

BTW stephanie,
I reccomend TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD. I know the title is confusing.(LOL) but if you read this great book you will understand why. This is about real struggle that will emotionally conect with the reader.
I hope u read it and sorry about the whole "twilight" thing but it's just an opinion so don't take it so seriously.
friends?

Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Brittany wrote: "so what if the was spelled wrong. i type fast and make mistakes, too."

I know but stephanie brought up the whole "paying attention" thing."

My POINT was payi..."

yeah let's just forget it. what book do u reccomend?

Stephanie wrote: "Sathwika wrote: "Samia wrote: "Who is your favorite author, Sathwika?"

Wow thx for letting more of a calmer atmosphere flow. I mean everyone was arguing. If i said something you didn't like i'm ..."

Dan brown wrote the divinchi code and andgels&demons. Harper Lee wrote To kill a mocking bird. try them this summer.

I have only read the Twilight series once.
That's why I'm going to read it again this Summer.

Yeah, I like to talk about Twilight to people who actually enjoy the series.

Ya, sorry Sathwika if I also said anything you thought was offending.
So were cool about the Stephanie Meyer thing, right?
I mean, you don't have to like her, but some people, (not you) are really mean to her.
Yeah, I like J.K Rowling too. (Harry Potter)
I've heard about Dan Brown. (Angels and Demons)

I have to read 'To Kill a Mocking Bird'.
It sounds interesting...

I wish this were of new books instead.

It does have some new books...

Taylor wrote: "Stephenie Meyer isn't really the greatest writer... But you DO have to admit that the plot behind The Host was really unique and very interesting. But Twilight has interesting characters and it's s..."

As a long time teacher I find it alarming to hear the statistics regarding young people and their lack of recreational reading. I agree...if it results in some reading taking place, maybe that enjoyment will continue to grow.