10 books you should read before graduating high school
You’ll read Of Mice and Men and To Kill a Mockingbird before you graduate high school, so pay attention in class.
September 26, 2016
It won’t be long until you’re heading off to college. Make sure you know these books so you can be culturally literate at the next level.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold.
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Although this 1940’s novel uses many instances of profanity and vulgar motives, it beautifully captures the essence of freedom and travel and the serenity encapsulated in it.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
A classic Gothic tale and the mother of the horror genre, you can thank Mary Shelley for the Blair Witch Project and American Horror Story.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
This novella is an outstanding model of life during the great depression and the struggles that came along with it.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Being one of the best and most heart-breaking love stories ever to be told, this novel is a must read for any and all high schoolers.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
It is a timeless classic that is easy to read and flows really well. Also who doesn’t love the 1920’s?
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This classic novel deals with the topics of racism as well as a significant time in American History.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Once you get over the difficult text, this novella makes you question the basic ideas of civilization and race.
Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
This play is a tragic tale of coming to terms with reality, finding what you’re good at and what makes you happy in life.
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
This coming of age novel remarkably captures the adolescent mindset and coming to terms with growing up and trying to stop time.
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