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Books for AP English Literature and Composition courses.
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Susanna - Censored by GoodReads Books that we think should be, or were if/when we took AP English?


message 2: by Luis (new)

Luis D:
i read 8 of these books in a.p,
Heart of darkness was kinda hard,,
but still amazing


message 3: by Michelle (new)

Michelle I read, I think, like 4 of these so far... they were interesting. I have to say that I liked "Ethan Frome" the least, and probably "Wuthering Heights" the most- so far.


message 4: by Pam (new)

Pam Masters I read quite a few of these in high school. There's 1 on the list that I have read that wasn't from high school. Not all are rated high, but I think there are several on the list that should be read for AP, and some that weren't on the list.


message 5: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Which ones are most highly recommended for the test?


Susanna - Censored by GoodReads In my AP English course, at least, we read a great many classics (nothing post 1950, as far as I can remember). As for what's best for the test - I really don't know, as I took it over 25 years ago, and things have undoubtedly changed since then. But when I took it, having read broadly as well as deeply helped a great deal.


message 7: by Samantha (new)

Samantha Thank you i'm taking it next year and wanted to know what my summer reading should be.


Susanna - Censored by GoodReads I guess I'd look at some stone-cold classics I haven't read, and see what looks interesting? Has your school suggested anything? (Mine suggested Pride and Prejudice, and a couple of other things I've forgotten.)


message 9: by Katherine (new)

Katherine I think they have hinted toward some but not really any big suggestions, I think ill at least try to read the top books on this list and then use the study books.


message 10: by Nope (new)

Nope Samantha wrote: "Which ones are most highly recommended for the test?"

boku no pico is by far the most exhilarating read. Strongly Recommend!


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