This week's question:
Summer reading. What was your favorite book that you were required to read when you were in school?
I actually have a couple favorites. In 7th grade, I had to read The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, which was very awesome because not only did I not dread doing the reading homework, but I discovered a new favorite series! My next favorite would have to be Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier which is a fantastic gothic romance! Lots of suspense.
And then, of course, there's To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee which is just one of the best classics out there!
I just love it when you find a novel that you really like and you find it through English class of all places!
I think To Kill a Mockingbird will be on a lot of lists this week! (I know it's on mine!)
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I have to admit I haven't read any of these *hangs head in shame* but they all sound great! Think I'll add Rebecca to the tbr list!
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I heard The Lightning Thief is wonderful! How lucky you got to read it for an assignment, must have been a breeze. (:
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That's great that you got to read The Lightning Thief in school. Old Follower. Thanks for sharing and visiting My FF
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I've been meaning to get to The Lightening Thief, have heard great things. Hopefully soon!!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to read The Lightening Thief in school but it was long before it was even thought of :) so you were so lucky.
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To Kill a mockingbird is on everyone's list, because it's a classic :D
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOD!! The Lightning Thief was required reading for you?? That is aaawesome! I adore that book! I read it for fun! Definitely a great choice. :)
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you have the best school ever!! THE LIGHTNING THIEF?? oh my god I wish my school did that!
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Some of my friends got to read The Lightning Thief freshman year and I was super jealous—I was stuck in Honors English so no fun stuff for us, :D
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Lightning Thief came out when I was done with school, but I remember really liking it :) Loved the movie too!!
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Uh, Lightning Thief?! Jealous here, lol. I understand about not liking the books during the required reading time.. until you look back on it. I think that's how I feel about ALL the books I've listed for this meme, haha. We were just rebellious teens I suppose :0)
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Wow, I'm surprised to see To Kill a Mockingbird on so many lists! I guess it just didn't impact me the same way. New follower! My FF
ReplyDeleteA lot of people seemed to enjoy To Kill a Mockingbird. I just couldn't get into it myself.
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How amazing is it that you were required to read The Lightning Thief!
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I always wanted to read the Lightening Thief. Never got it assigned.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous!! The Lightning Thief is one my favorite books of all time, and I was never required to read it! I've always wanted to read To Kill a Mockingbird, but I have seen the play! Old(ish) follower :)
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the Lightning Thief was really good, but I never had to read it in school!
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To Kill A Mocking Bird is a great reading choice.
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Great post! To Kill a Mocking Bird is a popular choice! Thanks for sharing.
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Yay, you're so lucky you got to read Percy Jackson! My teacher actually listed The Lightning Thief as a reading choice, but all the other kiddos voted for Romeo and Juliet. Old follower! :)
ReplyDeleteTo Kill a Mockingbird was one mine too! Such a good book! I love Percy Jackson too! :)
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Reading the Lightening Thief for school?! That's awesome!!
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Lucky you– getting to read The Lightning Thief for school :P I LOVE To Kill a Mockingbird and really need to start Rebecca. Great post and I'm a new follower :D
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I really need to read To Kill a Mockingbird...
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Seriously??? That was published in 2006, lol, you must be young, I was in HS in the mid 80's, lol, and did not get such cool book as the lightning thief for me , lol.
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