Admission time: I’ve never read To Kill a Mockingbird. *Runs and hides*
Admission time: I’ve never read To Kill a Mockingbird.
*Runs and hides*
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Admission time: I’ve never read To Kill a Mockingbird.
*Runs and hides*
I’m right there with you!
It’s never too late!!!!
Me neither. ??
I used to teach it five times a day for 5 years and NEVER tired of it.
I haven’t either but I’m definitely going to now!?
It is never too late. 🙂
It’s forgivable! You can fix it!!
I would definitely put at the top of your list. Enjoy☺
Neither have I, have a copy at home!
don’t be ashamed. I’m jealous because you get to read it for the first time!
It’s a wonderful book – I read it first in junior high and then again as an adult. Try it – you’ll like it ?
@Laura The same for me. It resonated for me both times, but I think it meant even more to me when I was an adult.
You will love it. I read it the first time in 1966 as a freshman in high school-I think the movie was coming out and I just saw it on the shelf. Blew me away-thought it was going to be about birds!
The Birds! Yikes. Scary movie.
Its based on a book my Daphne Dumaiir (sp?) The same author who wrote Rebecca (one of my favorites)
never too late and still so timely….
Haven’t read but is on my list
Lol. You’ll love it!
Never seen the movie either.
I was 45 before I read it. Growing up in the South in the 1970s, we were discouraged from reading it even in school. But when I read it in middle age I was blown away by it. I’m sure I would not have gotten as much out of it as a child.
@Debra I grew up in the south and we read it… must have been your school district.
@Lynn It was more than one school district.
Debra Byrd maybe but I grew up in the south.. have taught in the south and there was never an issue with this book..
Lynn Boatwright Maybe but I grew up in the South, as did all my friends and family, and my husband has taught in the South, and we all knew school districts that were uncomfortable with it, where it was listed reluctantly as an alternate if at all, and never taught.
Another example of the importance of libraries and librarians.
Get a copy as quickly as possible and enjoy!
Don’t be ashamed! I have and I’m gonna have to read it again to see if my opinion of it will improve from my high school reading.
It is OK….it is never too late to read a great book…
I haven’t either
Go for it!
Do it now!!
Me either. I was assigned it in school, but hated being force fed anything.
Do it now!
Me neither
I just read it earlier this year because my son was reading it in school.
Read it!
Me neither but we start reading it soon. ??
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of those books you need to read between 16 and 25, much like Catcher in the Rye.
I disagree! I’ve read both at many ages of my life, & always found something meaningful…
@Deborah So have I.
@Cheryl beautiful about great literature: discussion!
To kill a Mockingbird is the one of the top 5 I’ve never read. And Outlander just didnt apeal to me. Love the other 3.
@Karina What a wonderful treat awaits you!
Julia Coppedge thanks.
one book about segregation and civil rights I’ve read and loved is Five Smooth Stones. And I think you might like it. I think it’s become forgotten. It follows the struggles of David Champlain as he overcomes racism to become a successful lawyer. He then has to choose between love with a white woman, success or fighting for civil rights.
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/five-smooth-stones-ann-fairbairn/1100393214?ean=9781556528156
@Karina Thanks for the recommendation. I found this book fascinating, with a great deal of history history as well. The Sweeter the Juice: A Family Memoir in Black and White https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671899333/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_E0b0BbE1ZXGNR
You’ll love it. It’s a fast read, and when you finish it, you’re going to want to start over and read it again.
You must
It’s a classic but also a wonderful story
Read it once.
When I saw your name, I was “what what?” I used to teach with someone with your name–we taught middle school language arts–and I was thinking “no way you’ve haven’t read this book”. haha –same name, different person.
It’s not too late❤️
Its okay….there were many on the list i would never pick up. I think that is what made this so much fun! The books and readers are so different and thats cool…
Me either
Don’t feel bad. The show finally got me off my bum to read it this summer
You will love it! ??
❤❤
I read it late in life, I absolutely inhaled it!!!
Oh, yes it Is a must and it’s a good read as well.
You have the opportunity to read a great piece of literature. Be sure and watch the movie after.
Me either.
Something to looked to then
@Barbara I will.
I did years ago. Time for a reread
No better time than the present ????
Don’t feel bad. I somehow missed it in school, but I did finally read it a few years ago while my daughter had to read it for school. The good news is, it’s never too late to read a great book!
I mixed it up in my mind with Of Mice & Men. Ordered it from the library this morning! 🙂
I’ve read it three times, not by choice. Three times too many.
Shauna Buck I read it once because everyone said I should. Hated most of it. My best friend said read it again. I did, still didn’t like it. Years later because she loved it so much and at her insistence, read it again. Still not a fan.
@Julie yay! I don’t feel alone ?
I read it in middle school, I should probably read it again.
I read 40 pages and put it back on the shelf. It just didn’t do anything for me ?♀️ but I’d be willing to give it another try.
Read it! Now! You won’t be sorry.
It is wonderful…don’t wait.
I didn’t read it until years after I saw the movie. Honestly can’t say which I liked better, and I don’t think there’s any other movie I liked as much as the book it was based on.
I haven’t either!
I think that is why the Great American Read program was so enjoyable. Granted, my tbr stacks are a bit bigger now I will admit but, with winter coming, looking forward to bundling up and getting into some GREAT reads?
??
Winter is coming. I’ve watched Game of Thrones 3 times and just listened to the first book-so good.
It’s now time!!!!
I know that I read it in high school, but it really didn’t stick out to me at the time. I think I’m going to have to read it again now, as well as add Outlander to my list
Admission; I didn’t like it
Me either :/
Why not?
I just haven’t gotten to it yet, it’s on my books to read list 🙂
Loved the book an the movie!
Read it now because it’s a wonderful story.?
Great read
I read it it about 2 yrs. Out of high school as it was not on the list at our school. It is a great book and never too late
Read it. It is time.
Me either
Loved it
I’m embarrassed to say same for me! I will read it! I’ve read all the outlander series tho! ??
Great movie too!
@Paul one of the very few movies I can wAtch many times. Another movie come to mind based on a great book is A Time to Kill, book by John Grisham.
@Patricia That is a great movie!! Seen it a few times. Great actors that make the movie almost as good as the book
@Paul LOVE LOVE that book…and movie!!
Read it a couple months ago for the first time. I’m 54 and sorry I waited so long. It is my new favorite book. The I discovered the movie was on Netflix.
Listen to it read by Sissy Spacek. Awesome….better than the movie and the movie was awesome!
Thinking about reading it again but this sounds great!
@Jacqulyn she has the right accent for it.
Still relevant. My favorite novel
Get on it.
That was my pick. So happy so many others thought so too!
That’s ok, I’ve never read Outlander. Looks like we both have good books to read!
Janet Hurst Howard i just started the series on book 5 now. I think you would enjoy the series.
Such a great book. Never too late to read it!!
That’s ok, read it now. It is a book you will read again and again.
Sameeee
Hurry and read. It really is wonderful…. Sad but……
I haven’t either. I have it and will read it.
Ditto but that’s next
I am 57 years old and read this book for the first time about six years ago. And watch the movie a year or two after the book. Loved the book and really enjoyed the movie as well.
I haven’t read that book since the sixth grade. Good book.
I knew it would win the whole time!
No time like the present!
Okay, this post is just AWESOME ? ?
Me neither ?
Me neither, but I did read Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber. One day I’ll get to Voyager.
Me eirher. I’ve only seen the movie. 🙂
I don’t think it’s all that great, I’ve read it at least twice.
Oh we had to read it for school in the 7th grade. You have to treat yourself to this great book!
But you will now?
Read it now.
Never too late.
I read it in school like 15 years ago. Don’t really remember it.
Me either!!
I watched the movie and skimmed the book
Me either BUT…. I bought the book (it is sitting on the couch behind the throw pillows)
Give it a try!
One of my favorites
Me neither
Time
So over hyped.
I will now
Not missing much, imo.
If you saw the movie, you get 1/2 credit.
It’s a good read
My husband either!
Admission time: I read it and wasn’t very impressed with it.
You always can read it.
It is a book for the ages that is as relevant now as it was when written.
A must read given the current social and political state of our country.
I personally think it should be required reading for everyone 35-40 years of age.
I LOVE THIS BOOK.
Read it!
Neither have I.
Me either
OMG read it – it’s wonderful and not too long.
Me either. But it is next on my TBR!
Neither have I!!
Give it a go soon.
It’s not too late…
I hadn’t either until this year & I am 57. Go for it! Sooooooo worth it!!
Read in high school then many many years later, read it for sure. Soon, great book.
you’re LUCKY to be reading it for the first time, we are all jelly
It’s my all time favorite. A true classic.
Great book
I have tried a couple of times and can’t get into it.
Try again! Or try the version read by Sissy Spacek. I’m jealous that you get to experience it for the first time!
@Christy I have. Lol. I will try again only because my dear friend sent me the book!
All I remember is reading it in high school and not being impressed by it……it could also have been the teacher or teenage angst/defiance……
@Heather it’s a completely different experience as an adult. You won’t be disappointed.
I haven’t read it yet. It’s on my list.
Me neither!
me neither. it’s on my list, LOL
I haven’t either lol
Oh my god read it right now. You’ll love it
I did see the movie when I was a kid though
Everyone who says they haven’t. JUST DO IT!
Sad to admit never read it; has now moved up to my next read from my ever-growing list!
I hadn’t read it until last year. It’s worth it.
Me neither.
I never read it either, and want to now. One of our local high schools was going to do it as a play, but wasn’t allowed to because it has the “N” word in it. I understand that people would be upset about that, but I also understand how disappointed the kids that were in the play are. They put a lot of hard work into it and now can’t put on the pay.
Well, you have a chance to do so
I thought every school assigned this book. We read this, The Red Pony, Tom Sawyer.
I read it- a wonderful book- read when it first came out I believe- maybe 1962- guessing!
60-61
@Carol – Thanks Carol. I was a very poor college student then, but managed to belong to the Book of the Month Club. Most of the books were 1.00. Read when I was junior at Ball State.
@Linda I think I was a Freshman in high school and read it for pleasure. Then I taught it to Freshman for many years; it’s my favorite book.
My granddaughter was assigned in the 10th grade I believe.
@Linda It came out in 1963; I was wrong.
You have a special read ahead.
It’s never too late!
I haven’t either, but it’s on my list!!
It is a great book. Can’t believe you didn’t read it in school at least. Read it!!!
Meh
As usual, the book is better than the movie. But what a movie.
Do it! You will enjoy it. Then rent the movie and be awe struck how they got it right!
Havent read it yet but is definitely on my list now
Me either.
Me either
me either – LOL!!!!
your parents did not raise you right!
I didn’t either until this event..probably wouldn’t have understood it until now
I haven’t either…in my pile TBR ?
It is really worth your time. It is one of those books that will stick with you your whole life. I read several books in high school that were on the list. None as memorable as To Kill A Mockingbird was. The story & the characters are unforgettable
I just read it last year. It’s never too late.
Try the audiobook! That was the hook for me and my children!
Sissy Spacek is the reader, isn’t she?
yes!
It’s a great book. I had to read it in high school and Ive read it several times since.
It’s a wonderful book and pretty short.
Until a couple of years ago, I hadn’t seen the movie either.
Required reading in jr high.
I have read this book a couple of times. Once for school and again when I was older. I have seen the movie as well and found the book better than the movie. But just like the book both were great. But as much as I liked the book my all time favorite book was and still is Gone With the Wind.
it’s ok, every one of us has that book that we feel we should have read by now! one of these days, the mood will hit you & it’ll be the right time 🙂
It was an excellen t story that was made into a (IMHO) a perfect film. And that is a rare occurence.
I’ve read it a number of times.
Best book ever!
I’ve read this book more times than I can count. And each time I walk away with something different from it. If you haven’t read it yet, you’re truly at a loss. And I hope you can find time to read it soon (I also cried the last 30 pages of Go Set a Watchman because I knew I’d never read anything new by Harper Lee again)
Very brave of you to admit that publicly in this group!
I didn’t read it until about 8 years ago. Depended upon the movie. It took a workmate from El Salvador to recommend it to me – she was studying for some college course. In any case, I read it and it was soooooo worth it!. I was lost in the language and tempo. Give it a go.
Oh well…I think Outlander is an unbearable book. I gave it one star⭐
Neither have I, and probably won’t ☹️
Must read
Neither have I and I was a Lit major.
Maybe it’s time…
You’re lucky–you get to enjoy a fabulous book for the first time!
Whaattttt! You need to, asap! ♡
It’s still in print?, grab a copy, you won’t regret it!
I am thrilled that it was voted America’s favorite read!
I am happy that you will have a gem to discover!
The film version was also good
Don’t feel bad I just read it last year for the 1st time…. Loved it!!!!
Meredith, time to get on it!!
I don’t even know how many times I’ve read it and watched the movie ….
I am reading it for the first time now. It is not the type of books I usually read so it is taking me forever to finish.
Have always loved it! Have read it several times and ready to read it again! So many great books but this was my fav!
I feel as if it was my secret love…but not anymore. I always recommend it to others and so many non readers have not read it. .
Anyone notice the #1 book is about a woman’s false accusations against a man?
Yes, I thought of that and if course it wouldn’t be brought up in the discussions. Very interesting though
Yes, no discussion… smh
Only the injustice against a person of color
@Cat I immediately thought of the Kavanaugh fiasco
Very same thing, accuse a man with no proof whatsoever. They would have killed him too
Sad some things never change in closed minds
You gotta wonder how this was missed, or if it was by design to sweep that fact under the rug!
@Shannon that had such a huge impact on me and gave me empathy for the innocent black person in my naive teenage years of 45 years ago.
@Cat I’m certain it’s a conspiracy.
@Art well, it is the premise on which the story is based, hard to miss; if you ask me!
You have something to look forward to!
I only read it this summer!
In a way I wish I hadn’t. That way I could read it again for the first time.
That simply means that you have an amazing book waiting for you to read!
I haven”t either. Dear but I have seen snippets of the movie over many years and read the plot on Wikipedia so I called it good. Have no shame in our game.
Love To Kill A Mockingbird! I think I’m going to have to re-read it.
It is great that the movie follows the book so closely.
My favorite book of all time
I never read lord of the Rings. I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time this year. I read To Kill A Mockingbird once a long time ago.
I only read it when my son had to read for English class. I always read what they read in class. Book is so much better than movie
Movie was excellent though–pretty faithful to her magnificent book.
Ok, I’ll read it..saw movie
I hate that book
I was so excited when they announced the winner. I’m just sad that Harper Lee isn’t alive to know about it.
I’m an Alabama girl, as was Harper Lee. So her book was very special to me. I’ve seen the movie a dozen times at least. And have read the book more than that. And I’ll probably keep reading it as long as I live!
Awesome book!
What a classic, timeless, well written, original story for all ages and all people.
Wonderful class discussions on this extraordinary novel
Me either. I’m going to tho.
I haven’t either. I will now.
While I loved the book, this is why I think trying to name The Best Novel Ever is an absurd waste of time. What wows one, leaves another shaking her head. I’ve never read The Grapes of Wrath – cue all the people who tell me I really *must* read it. Sigh.
I tried reading Grapes of Wrath and just couldn’t get through it. But I loved East of Eden. Go figure.
I agree, too many greats for this one to be supreme!
Same for me with 100 Years of Solitude.
@Aynne – I’ve read most all of Steinbeck, with the exception of “Grapes…”. Isn’t it wonderful that we have so much literature to choose from?
@Marilyn, we are truly blessed. My grandmother taught me to read when I was four years old and I haven’t stopped since. I’m 66 now and I have so many books I still want to read.
@Aynne – I learned at 5 and am now 70. My house is still *stuffed* with books I have yet to read.???
Not the “best” – this was about the “favorite”. And TKAM is one of my top 3 favorites.
@Emily – Same deal. Its absurd to think anyone has just ONE all-time favorite book. Even you can name your Top Three. I probably have my Top Twenty. So many books, so little time. Stop wasting it on this.
@Emily – I never said this whole exercise was a waste of my time. I said identifying THE Best/Most Favorite book was an absurd use of time. Confused as to why you’re finding this thought so hostile.
Not hostile. Just confusing. ? But now I think I see you meant it more as a waste of your own reading time. I get that.
Funny – I remember coming up with my top 10 favorites for a forum discussion a few years ago. My top 3 have been consistent for a long time – the most recently published of those 3 was from 1985. Danged if I can even remember what the other 7 were though.
One thing I enjoyed about watching the series was people talking about WHY their favorite is their favorite. And I too have printed out the list – it’s prompted me to read or listen to some that had been on my TBR list for ages.
@Emily – Yes, I just finished And Then There Were None, the first Agatha Christie I’ve ever read, and it was delightful.
@Eric me too!!
Yea but you can say that about everything. The Oscars, music awards, politics…not everyone will always agree with the winner but someone has to win. That is why its always important to vote. Gives your favorite a shot at winning.
@Jessica – But none of my favorites were even on their list.?
Oh wait, was Charlotte’s Web included?
@Marilyn yup, finished at #7
@Jessica well said Jessica. I loved the program, followed it each week and was thrilled Mockingbird won.???
@Marilyn I totally understand that, not criticizing.
@Marilyn I love it! My daughter got my disease, too, unfortunately. She has so many books in her house, not sure where she will put all of mine one day when I’m gone. My son-in-law just shakes his head at both of us…
So, get cracking!
The big winner ! Great book .
That’s okay. I tried once and I just couldn’t get into it. My husband loves it though
It’s been on my to-read list for a few decades.
go do it, RIGHT NOW! 🙂
It’s not too late!
Me either. I saw a live performance of it a couple of years ago and I’m glad I did, but it was profoundly disturbing.
Jealous that you get to read it for the first time!
It’s never too late! I read the book as a teenager back in the 1960s and also watched the movie. It has always stuck with me. Many scenes from the book/movie were just as vivid today as they were back then. I recently read it again and fell in love all over again. I knew it was going to win!
I skimmed it because I didn’t like it.
Same. But is on my bookshelf getting dusty.
Fantastic book! I have 3 copies! My all time fav!
I’ve never read Harry Potter and it feels like a sad secret. ? Just not my genre.
Give them a try. I have read them twice and may start on them this winter for the third time. Awesome reading!
Me either ? just bought it off Amazon
That’s ok! You just bought yourself an amazing gift!
Along with two other books! ❤️ ?
@Kim I wouldn’t expect anything less!?
The movie is fantastic, perhaps better than the book
Go ahead @ me. Lol.
I haven’t read To kill a mockingbird or Harry Potter. How can I even call myself a librarian???
It’s ok…you still have time and oh what a gift you will give yourself!
Lol!
I’ve read it 3 times…once in high school, once in one of my book clubs and when my daughter was in 7th grade we read it out loud to each other. Reading it out loud with my daughter was my most favorite time. We talked about it as we read. *priceless*
Read the book and saw the movie.
Confession: I didn’t love it
@Katy sadly, its a forced read in many cases. Yes, its an important book, but… well….
I have not read it either and probably won’t.
@Stacey good for you. Read what you want.
Read what you like. Just read.
@Karl I sure do! I’m in AZ on vacation and have visited at least 4 bookstores, some more than once ??
I havent read it 🙁
Oh but I tried. I tried. ?
No judgement but please do. <3
Also, my admission is I loathe Wuthering Heights.
Just a wonderful book. Rich in characters : Scout and Atticus Finch- My fictional role model
I grew up wishing Atticus was my father.
Run and get it!
I’ve told my kids and hubby I need all 100 books. I have probably 23 or 30 already so I’m off on a good start
One of the few books that actually are better on screen. The movie was able to enhance the scary parts and the music helped. Scout seemed like me as a child growing up in a small town until age 11. Loved the book and movie.
We each have a favorite book. I haven’t read Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. There’s still time for us……or not.
I am with you;I am not a fan of sy/fy, fantasy.
I read it for the 1st time this summer. I knew the story, saw the movie, and didn’t think I needed to read the book. I was wrong! It is a masterpiece. So glad it won!
I enjoyed it, appreciated it so much more now than when I first read it because it was required reading.
Get ready for a real earthshaker!!!!
Neither have I.
Fear not! There is always a first time for everything.
Another book about life in the south for blacks that came out in 1966 is Five Smooth Stones. It was a best seller at the time. The copy I have was a gift to my grandfather.
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/five-smooth-stones-ann-fairbairn/1100393214?ean=9781556528156
Yes, fantastic read!!! A book I don’t hear much about!
Now I will!
You’re in for a treat!!!
Me either.
I think it’s just a really good book. It’s not daunting or stuffy.
You’re not missing anything. Overrated.
I’ve never read Harry Potter??♀️??♀️
@Sue Neither have I. I haven’t even watched any of the films. I am a Harry Potter dunce! LOL!
Yup
@Ann me too.
no films for me either?
You are lucky. You have a great story to look forward to and experience. Read on,
I read it in 9th grade as well as Catcher in the Rye… Both were good.
I’ve read it at least three times. At the risk of being lynched by a mob, I feel it is overrated…
Watch the film but the book is better
It’s a good book
It’s not too late. You won’t regret it
I hate that book! Overrated crap which was a “one hit wonder”
I had hoped it would win.
My confession, I have never read any of the Outlander books.
I had never read it until a few years ago. I could not see why it won the Pulitzer Prize. Then I watched the movie and it all became clear. I had no grown up in that time, or in the South, or any segregated place, and the movie put everything into perspective for me. I’m going to have to reread it and rewatch the movie.
@Theri is that the old black & white one?
@Jo Yes, with Gregory Peck.
Love that movie. Have it on video.
I love it, too! I need to get it on video!
And wasn’t the show so fun to watch?
It’s fun to read no matter what your age. It’s one of the few books that you can watch the movie instead and be glad you saw it. Equally well done. I love both.
Check it out of the library. You’ll love it. No shame here.
There is not only one best book or favorite book. This matter is too objective to be measured. I wil like what I like no matter the opinion of others
It’s never too late!
This is a great time to do it. The book is readily available. Librarians are professionals. There’s no time like the present. Ebay tells no tales. I believe you will find a lot to like or love about the book. Enjoy it! Lots of people will probably be reading it again, so you’re in good company. In fact, I’m betting you’re not the only one who’s never read it, but I do think you’ll enjoy it!! I applaud you!!
Lol. Its the best.
I hadn’t read it until I was over 40, but I’ve read it several times since. Very good.
I have never read any of the Outlander books either. My first impressions when I was watching the show was 1.) Well, I can’t beat this; if I have to have the influence, family support and community flow to do all that in order to promote a book, forget it; 2.) I’ve not married, so I guess I’ve not lived a life? I’ve not married because I was taking care of my family. Could I relate to these books at all? I’m pretty sure I could, and I’m pretty sure I should start reading the Outlander series.
Shocking!!!
I haven’t either, but it is on my TBR list
Great book
It can be depressing. I recommend seeing the play, if you get a chance.
Well is a quick read so get started
You meant read and hide, didn’t ya???
I read it for the first time in 8th grade and it’s still at the top of my list
Read it now!
You still have that joy ahead of you, so I would download that book today if I were you. Enjoy!!
Read it years ago but about to do it on audible ..read by Sissy Spacek..
She got great reviews as the narrator.
Sadly, i haven’t as well
Well then you are in for a treat
I read it for the first time when I was 42. There are so many books I haven’t read, but it’s never too late.
Read it NOW!!!
Confession: I’ve started Outlander three times and couldn’t get into it. Is it just slow to start?
It is very slow to start! The friend who introduced me to those books would tell me, “Just keep reading, Just keep reading,” and about 1/3 of the way into the first one, I was finally hooked!
@Michael for me? Most definitely. I read just to their wedding, and not beyond. Put itdown bc I just didn’t feel invested in these characters. But, I have been inspired to read a bit farther and see where it goes from there. Join ne! Let’s see if it gets good in the back half of the book.
No time like the present! I didnt read it until a couple of years ago and I was well I to adulthood. Ain’t no shame!
No time like the present
Yes twice
I haven’t either. I have seen the movie numerous times though. I will have to get it and read it.
Probably your school banned it
Never too late! I read it every few years. Do yourself a favor and NEVER read Go Set a Watchman.
I never have either!!
Me either
The fact that it is the #1 book among the 100 makes it all more motivating for you to read it. Enjoy!
I didn’t until this year…it is amazing…u will love it!
A wonderful and powerful book
It’s not too late and I recommend the audio version read by sissy spacek.
I read it in drama class. Don’t remember anything that happens so it must not have been that great of a book for me.
I read it last year?
I’ve read it. An ok book but don’t know what the big deal is about it.
What
I’m hiding with you. Even worse…I have zero interest in reading it.
Required rdg. In high school yrs ago
How lucky that you get to read it for the first time!
Now is a great time to do it. 🙂
Such an important and thought provoking story – influences me still thirty years after reading it!
But now you want to, right? ?
Me either
I had not read it until I was an adult. When I did and had finished it, my response was, “wow, that was SOME book!”
I just finished reading it for the first time last week. I loved it! I have no idea what took me so long to pick it up.
Me neither?
I’m 40 and read it this month for the first time. I should have read it years ago!
I actually read it for the first time when I was 10 years old. Then I saw the movie; then I read it again, several years later. Then I taught it. I checked it out of the Bookmobile in elementary school. Nobody questioned me or stopped me. I read it; nobody stopped me. My parents and my aunt discussed it with me. It was clear at the time that I didn’t get the entire significance between the Ewells, to my parents’ great relief.
I’ve seen the movie
Me either…
Lucky you. Now you’ll read it for the first time and be wrapped up in a great story and wonderful writing.
I did a dramatic cutting in competition in HS and won my first blue ribbon. This was a National Forensic League Speech and Debate competition. I still remember it since the 1960’s.
Me neither. I. Going g to start it today though
Sadly, I had not either so it was the first book on the list I read.
This year I traveled to Alabama on a road trip that took me to the home where F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda lived in Montgomery and from there, traveled to Monroeville to explore Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s home town. As I sat in the famous courthouse where Harper spent her youth watching her father defend his clients, I could only imagine this is where her inspiration began. Some of the greatest literature of our time came from Alabama. I found her grave, spent a little time, and headed back home to Ohio. What a great roadtrip.
Don’t feel bad. I read it and didn’t like it.
@Ellena Actually, that’s really okay, too, according to what America and the privileges to read,think, and form opinions are all about.
There are a lot of classic books I haven’t read like catcher in the rye or 1984. To kill a mockingbird I have read though.
It’s really not a big deal. Most true book lovers don’t shame others for their reading choices or lack thereof.
Never read a Harry Potter book. Just never got around to it.
@H at 63, I’ve just started the series and find it absolutely wonderful. Book 3 is next.
@Andrea My friends rave about it. I guess I’ll get around to it eventually…
We read it in school. Loved it. Why not take some time and read it?
I read it loved it but need to read it again.
It’s OK, to me it’s not worth it, I didn’t even make it halfway and I had to stop. Didn’t like it at all!
Love To Kill a Mockingbird. Read it many times, almost as many times as A Tree Grows in Brooklyn! ♥️
Two of my favorites.
Both written from the viewpoint of a young girl!
Love them both, but also many others.
That’s terrific. Now you can look forward to it! The only book I’ve read multiple times.
So little time to read all the wonderful books out there. I personally love TKAM and have read it several times. But I’ve never read Any Austen or Brönte.
It’s never too late to start!
@Ken I never read any Austin until grad school (age 40). It was good, enjoyed it more than expected, but it wasn’t transformative or astonishing. No big loss not to have read it.
@Sharon I’m going through the Great American Read list to try to complete it (there are some I know I won’t read — but want to hit the classics on the list. 50’Shades I most likely want read. Lol
@Lynne love Emma Thompson. Was always a joke to my wife that if Emma Thompson rang the front doorbell, well…… lol. I’ve seen actually both as my wife is a huge Austen fan. Over 28 yrs, I think I’ve seen ever adaptation of every Austen, as well as Wuthering Heights by one of those Bronte sisters.
@Ken Your wife has good taste!
@Lynne she does. And Gothic novels. Oh my Lord!! Give her Frankenstein or Dracula any day. We do both love Dickens. That is our commonality in literature
@Ken I love Dickens as well but find that in books as in music, I have pretty eclectic taste. The exception is that I often dislike current fiction. I find that it is often too self centered. I did like The Help but disliked The Lovely Bones and The Incident of the Dog whatever. I cannot believe that The DaVinci Code made it to this list. Too obvious and not that well written IMHO.
I read it and didn’t love it. ?
No need for embarrassment! I consider myself a voracious reader. I guess I should say I do rather poorly in the novel department. 13 out of 100 books read. Well.. some I skipped to watch the movies. Time elements. We have a bit of catching up to do!
One of my favorites.
Early on I was so impressed with the Addicus character, I almost named my son after him. Then I came to my senses, naming him Adam. Friends shorten with “hey Ad”… And I wonder. ?
Atticus Finch
@Denise No. Addicus Pinch. ?
It’s ok, you have time! ?
I read it every summer. One of my all time favorite books.
I just read it this year My uncle passed and it was his favorite so I read it. Didn’t love it. Didn’t really see what all the fuss was about. Just ok but at least now I can say I read it!
It was an amazing book! I envy you because it’ll be new for you. You will love it, if you do decide to read it!
I read it in middle school. I liked it, but I didn’t love it.
I think I read it in high school, but truly cant remember.
This is my favorite book ever!
I’m re-reading it. I had a feeling it would be #1. Apparently it never moved from that spot.
Me neither! I have the book too
I am sixty-six, so I have been an avid reader for sixty years now, and can honestly say it is my all time favorite book.
Never too late.. get it, read it. It is a must. Enjoy
Same here!
I knew at the beginning To Kill A Mockingbird would win. I think it has been the most read book in the USA. If people have not read it, they have seen the movie. I was surprised that Outlander came in second. I got Outlander at the library yesterday and will read it to see why it came in second.
@Leslie Same with Outlander and I love that series. I didn’t know that many people read it and for it to beat Harry Potter (another series I love) was quite surprising.
@Leslie , I too was shocked that Outlander came second. I didn’t think I was interested but now I may have to read it just to see if I find it as wonderful as it’s fans do.
Run…run to your library or book store. Times a wasting. Lol.
Oh, crap! … I missed the show. MY BOOK WON!!!! YEA! WHOO HOO!!!!! ?????????
Phenomenal book, highly recommend it!!!
I didn’t read it until a few years ago.
Have to re-read
I read it in school, maybe 30 years ago. I wasn’t crazy about it. Maybe I need to reread it. My fav made it to 13.
I was hoping a Tree Grows in Brooklyn was in the top 10, but I’ll take it!♥️
Me too!
Just read Tree Grows in Brooklyn during Great American Read and I am 67! Liked it almost as much as TKAM.
Me, either.
What a great opportunity to be able to first read that book!
I was hoping for a different book.
Very happy to see To Kill a Mockingbird was #1. Love Pride and Prejudice and who couldn’t love Harry Potter? I have never been able to get into Outlander. I start it then put it down. But To Kill a Mockingbird has so much to say on so many levels that it far and away deserves to be #1.
I did. Didn’t care for it.
It’s never too late!! Read it now, it’s fabulous!
I never read it myself. I did see the movie.
The movie was excellent !! I fell ( in love ) with Aticus Finch….he was so wonderful . Fair minded and kind . I honestly haven’t read the book either .
One of the few movies that does justice to the book on which it is based
I’ve never read Outlander.
@Lori me either.
@Laurie That doesn’t mean I won’t some day. Maybe next year.
I’m still not sure if I will read Outlander or not.
For me, personally, I wasn’t overwhelmed by it. Maybe because I didn’t read it until later in life. *shrugs*
You should. worst case watch the movie with Gregory Peck.
@Susie Gregory p eck was amazing in that role..
Ive read 4. Kill a mocking was one of them. 2 were series.
I envy your To Kill a Mockingbird virginity!
Me either
Amazingly wonderful book. You can still read it.
I just joined the GA Book Club…I moved away from being an AVID reader…but now, its time to go back. I love to use book recommendations and not just pick blindly.
You are not alone, neither have I but I’ve seen the movie. And I own the book. Have to get busy.
Same ?
It’s overrated IMO
No worries. Just read it now.
That is so very sad…hope you remedy it. ?
I read it for the first time last year. I put it off because I thought it just couldn’t possibly be as good as people say it is. ? it’s absolutely that good. You should definitely read it.
There’s nothing like it. It’s few in pages, but deep in character. Courage incarnate. You’ll never regret the time you spend with Atticus Finch and his beloved Scout.
Now is the perfect opportunity!
I did in HS and recently did the audio..it was excellent- narrated by sissy spacik
I think the older you are the more you can appreciate this novel. I teach it every year and I pull new things out and see the relevance to our society even now.
Me too but now definitely a must
You still have time Meredith!
Read it now, it’s not too late.
I bet you will now!
The first time I read it was 7th grade. I have re read it several times since and it is a wonderful book.
My son is a senior in high school and he hasn’t read it. I thought it was one that everyone read.
I did, but it was so long ago, I can barely remember it.
Read it now.
We had to read it in English class in high school. But I re-read it as an adult and …wow…
No need to run and hide, that was a great comment. Just read it now if your interest is peaked. The best part of reading for pleasure is your choice . I do have a ton of TBR books now…
There is always time to pick up a book and read. No worries ?
read it!!
I’ve loved and watched, and re-watched, and enjoyed over the years, the movie of “To Kill a Mockingbird”…and only read it for the first time last year! Don’t feel alone!
It was high school for me. I realized last night how much I need to read it again. My son will be reading it this spring, I think we will read it together
You’re lucky because now you get to read it for the first time!
Its not too late!
It’s not too late!??
Never read it or seen the movie.
Now is the time!
You’re in for a treat then ?
How is that possible? I read it twice for school. Once in the 8th grade and once in the 9th.
It’s so good Read & enjoy
Never too late. But This is one of the few examples where I think the movie is on par with the book. So at least watch it. 🙂
I only just read it in 2005. I’m 66. You’ve got time.?
I was very recently in the same boat…. Listened to audiobook read by Sissy Spacek. ?
Neither have I. But it’s on my list now.
Never read it
I have never read several of those books on the list! We still have time!
I didn’t read it in high school or college. I admitted that to an English teacher friend of mine; the next time she saw me she slapped a paperback copy in my hands and said “read it!” I read it in a day. Am glad I didn’t have to read it for school and analyze the heck out of it. I could just enjoy it.
It’s an amazing book. Time to read it.
Didn’t read it either!
@Paul You’re not dead, yet…???
It’s never too late. Give yourself a treat!
Me neither ??♀️
It’s a great read.
I’ve read it and I can’t stand it. I catch more heat for not loving the book than you probably catch for not even reading it. I’ve had people in college level classes pretty much stop talking to me because I don’t like it. To back story it, I read Black Like Me in 7th or 8th grade, of my own free will. I really enjoyed it and loved the perspective of the novel. In 9th grade we were required to read TKAM and I became frustrated because so many of the same themes run through Black Like Me. I was mad at the way people treated the author of BLM and preferred to treat people better rather than read another book with so many of the same themes.
Bet you will now!
I am so excited for you! You’ll get to experience this treasure for this first time. Enjoy it!
Luck you! Now you can read it and experience what all of us that love it have!
DO IT NOW!!!!!!!!!! Or listen to the audiobook with Sissy Speck – that’s awesome too.
Same
It’s never too late!! Go to your local library and check it out!!!
I only read it a few weeks ago because of the GAR. I always knew the story and saw the movie when I was a little girl, so I didn’t think I needed to read the book. Now I am glad I did. You should try to read it. It is good.
Same…but it’s on my list….even before it won.
Did you read this?
The only reason i read this book was because it was assigned and the class as a whole got it read aloud i hated it and mice of men
me too!! I have tried a few times and failed. Also tried audio and failed. All these lovers of the book make my question my sanity!!!!
I just very recently read it, and loved it!
Never the time like the present, go get it!
I’ve never read it either. And I don’t care to read it.
@Laura I’m curious as to why, if you haven’t read it, you would be opposed to reading it?
@Anne My 8th grade English class was supposed to read it, but the teacher was tired of teaching the book and we watched the movie instead. The movie couldn’t keep my attention, so I never went back to read the book.
@Laura So that explains why you haven’t yet read it, but not why you seem so opposed to reading it now. I’m just the curious sort…
Today’s a great day to start ?
That’s okay, no judgement, but when one book continues to come out on top of most beloved lists…aren’t you just a bit curious? I loved that GAR caused me to expand my reading horizons. I’d hate to think of anyone missing a true reading treasure just because it isn’t what they normally read. You can read it in one good sitting…but then you will want to read it again. Slowly. Savoring. Every. Word.
Same
No worries
I haven’t actually read it since High School. Time for a re-read.
I did once as an adult. It was just meh for me. But I can understand why so many like it.
Same! Lol
I did see the movie. I was afraid the book might be too depressing.
That’s OK. It’s still there!
Same
It’s all good, I hadn’t read it either till this year.
I think it is one of the most, if not the most American book.
I have not
Same
Just Do It!!
I just read it two years ago; I’m currently 59.
the movie is pretty good too! The book was fabulous!
No time like the present. One of my all time fav’s. Do it!
Everyone will be re-reading it so you will blend in.
read it but didn’t LOVE it. I do believe it is an important book and fully expected it to win.
Well worthy of being voted #1.
I’ve read it twice, once when I was very young and then recently. It’s a very good book
Oh my…tis the season. Always.
Read this at least once a year….
You should! It’s amazing!
I have read it a few times. Own a paperback copy.
Me either, but it’s on my list.
I am a lawyer and didn’t read it until my 40s when my boyfriend (a high school English teacher) made me read it with him. I fell in love with him and the book.
Me either
Good book. But not my favorite book.
So read it now! My favorite!
I didn’t till recently and only because of the GAR but I loved it!
I’ve never read Outlander
Me either!
Me either, but sister has and highly recommends it.
I tried.
When you are ready to read it, You will.
Was it good I have a little paper back buts it’s so old I’m afraid it will fall apart so I didn’t read it
Oh my weirdness, you posted this and directly above in my feed was a post from my cousin, a meme where a cat is reading it and says ‘absolutely no information on killing a mockingbird ‘ ?. I must say that I loved that book.
Best book, ever!!
I hadn’t read it until recently. I think my girls shamed me.
And now you must…
Me either…
Blasphemy
My husband hasn’t either. Definitely read it. It deserves to be #1.
It’s a good read
We all have different tastes and different personalities. The wonderful thing is we can all find many many books we enjoy. Even if it’s not your favorite it’s great to explore.
I haven’t either. I somehow missed it growing up.
It’s great. Take the time to read it.
Me either.
Definitely worth the read.
❤️❤️
It was a wonderful book it deserved first place.
Please, put on your bucket list. A very good, thought provoking read.
I had to read it in high school and then we watched the movie. I liked it and I wasn’t surprised that it was #1.
No judgement. When you read it you’ll see why it won. Enjoy
My ultimate read-again book — something like 22 or 23 times.
This is one of my 3 go to books.
Your lucky, you can experience it for the first time still. Enjoy.
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Well, I only read it last year- before the GAR, but still it was only last year… finally. I kept thinking to myself as I was reading it “What took me so long? this is fantastic.” I could not disagree with it coming in first. I don’t hold anything against the top 5 – though I have to admit I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice – Read another by her and thought the girls were really silly and it turned me off from reading any others… but I may have to go back and read Pride and Prejudice anyhow…
It’s never too late
Don’t hide, they’re is still time!
I haven’t either.
Guess it’s time!!! ?
I did in high school and I should reread it as an adult. There are so many books in the list that I haven’t read.
Don’t hide!
I’ve never read ANY of the Harry Potter’s. ?
Now I’ll be hiding from the mob coming to get me.
Me either. Not a fan of Science Fiction, Wizardry, and Magic.
Me neither !
I’ll protect you, Kim. Who is going to hit an old lady with a cast on her arm?
I haven’t either
So now might be a good time !! I confess I have tried Harry Potter at least 10 times and can never get through the first book. But I have heard they get much more interesting after the first one.
I have two more books in that series to read. Have you watched movies? I could not get into the first book, but then watch the first movie and went back to the book and fell in love! I think having the images in my mind from the movie helped.
None of the other books compare to the first, so much foundation presented so the others can be built upon it. Maybe listening to the first book on CD could be helpful. It is such a compelling and courageous love story.
They do and Rowlings’s writing style changes. She goes from Children to Young Adult, which is what kept me reading.
Each book gets a little darker
I agree I have tried as well but w could never get through the first one
Listening to them on audio for the millionth time.
Me, too!!
Sadly, I haven’t either, but I will!
Lucky you!!!!! I’d love to be able to read it again for the very first time!!!!
Great book
Then, you are in for a real treat!!! The writing is beautiful…
Me either…but I planned to 🙂
I voted it as my favorite. Really, I’m totally unable to choose one favorite, but I chose it because I felt it was an important book to our society. Glad it won.
@Lauri I could never pick just one to vote for from the list. I usually voted for my top ten or so, as often as I could.
@Cheryl I’m old school…i voted once for one book. This allowing numerous votes multiple times just put the books with a larger, more enthusiastic following higher than they would have been, IMO.
I read it in my thirties. It is a good quick read?
Not surprised that the book is the favorite of many readers. It is not mine, my favorite ” Pride and Prejudice”. Did anyone notice that the winner is the only book wtitten by an American
@Daisy Yes.Surprised me.
Very interesting!
You mean the only book in the top 5 written by an American? Outlander was written by an American. There were many books in the 100 written by Americans also.
@Quincy You are so right. I keeo thinking Diana Galbadon is British
I only saw the movie!
I read it for the first time thanks to GAR
Read it now! It’s never too late!!
The book is better than the movie in my opinion
Somehow I had not read it either until this list was released earlier this year. It was the first book on the list that I read and i voted for it several times. I have read about half the books on the list including several of the top winners. This book hands down became my favorite ever book the second I finished it.
It’s never to late to read a classic
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It’s not too late! It is a really great book.
You’ve missed out! But it’s never too late!
I’ve never read The Great Gatsby!
I read Great Gatsby this summer because of GAR. I was not impressed. Depressing story… (I am over 65)
I’m going to make it my quest to read ALL 100 of the books…even those I have already read…and see how they taste now. Very happy for the outcome.
I thought the same thing.
Well, now you have something to look forward to !
“Off with your head!” (jk)
Same…. was never an assigned reading in school. Never saw the movie. Ordered it today
Do read it
I don’t think I ever did either.
It’s never too late! Start now!
Time to read it. 🙂
The best!
Time to remedy the situation!
I envy you! You will experience it for the first time! Lucky!
My favorite
It’s been a while
Read it!
Don’t feel bad I just read it last year and I’m 52. But you must read.
Never too late.
I haven’t read it either, but have watched the movie. It will be next on my “to read” list.
You will be surprised that it is so much better than the movie!
@Karen the movie was excellent, but the book is so much more!!
I can’t wait.
I’m jealous you get to read it for the first time! One of my favs 🙂
I never read it until my son had to read it in High School. My school never had me read much–I had a lot of catching up to! You still can read it and enjoy!
Just read it this year for the first time. ??♀️
Me either; but that will change soon!
@Diane I am monitoring your reading!
No shame in not reading in yet. Although if you hate it, you might want to run and hide or keep it to yourself 🙂
I’ve read it, never liked it, and I refuse to run and hide. It’s not and never will be the type of book I enjoy reading, despite how significant it can be to todays social environment.
So did you voted for Fifty Shades of gray?
There are many different books, even in the top 5. Not every book appeals to all. Personally, I’m not that interested in reading Outlander.
@Janine Outlander even though I thought the popularity of Harry Potter would win.
@Janine I’ve read 50 Shades, enjoyed it but it would never have been in my top 100.
I thought 50 shades was awful, I couldn’t even finish it, the writing was so bad. Anne Rice writes a much better love scene. It’s definitely not my usual taste in books.
@Stephanie why did you think I voted for 50?
@Maria I don’t think you voted for it. I’m just making a general comment
@Stephanie I’m sorry you weren’t the one that asked if I voted for 50.
Your right not every book appeals to every reader. It’s funny that this one wasn’t for me, but yet I had no difficulty with The Handmaid’s Tale or 1984 ect. I truly do believe that it’s a good book, just not for me. When my youngest read it for school, she and I discussed the whole story, same with every story she is now discovering.
Great book!
To Kill a Mockingbird is the only one of the top five I have read. So I have work to do.
I live it it’s good
I read it twice
You’re in for a treat!
To Anyone who hasn’t read it….read it and you’ll be glad you did!
I have, and her second book Go Set a Watchman; Atticus Finch is in this book too
I have the second book too. I’m going to read the first and the second . I just bought them from Amazon.
@Rita I honestly hated that book and wished I’d never read it. Atticus in that book is not the Atticus of To Kill a Mockingbird. I now know why her editor told her to scrap it and rewrite the whole thing. Not saying you shouldn’t read it, just saying I wish I hadn’t.
I didn’t like it at first read, but went back to it again and I can see how Atticus developed from the first story to TKAM. Her editor was exceptional to have helped her take her raw emotional story and turn it into a masterpiece. Harper Lee obviously felt what she wrote, growing up witnessing all the hate, fear, rage and racism in Alabama in the 1930’s
Wonderful book.
4 Other Top Five (Not in Order): Harry Potter, #3; Pride and Prejudice; Lord of the Rings; Outlander.
I never read it till about 2 years ago.
Do it!!!
I was “supposed” to read it in school. I can’t even remember if I did. It’s on my list to read
I just read it a couple of years ago.
I haven’t either.
Wasn’t my vote
I love it, but it was not my favorite either
Ive never read Outlander !
Oh! It’s good! I’m now on the third book and still in love with this series!
@Anne Going to the library today.
It’s a great series to read.
You’re going to really enjoy the series!!
I never read it in school and put off reading it after because I loved the movie so much. It will not disappoint. I’m a little jealous you have that first time read in front of you!
Now you can
Me either!
I haven’t either…maybe someday.
I have no desire to either *ducks for cover*
@Laurie same. Lol..?♀️
I read it recently, as an adult. Didn’t live up to the hype.
You have homework girlfriend, @Meredith! My most recent “read” I listened to it read by Sissy Spacek. Perfection!!!!!!
LOL! I’ll get to it, Elizabeth, I really will! It’s been on my mental To Read list for a while, and especially since the TGAR list came out. But you know how busy the summer gets for us librarians, plus home life has been especially busy this summer and fall. I’ve been abandoning a lot of books part way through lately because I’ve just been too distracted to focus on them. Add to that that contemporary lit and the like have never held any particular attraction for me (I’m mostly a fantasy/sci-fi gal with occasional forays into other genre literature). I’m afraid TKAM will need to wait until I’ve got a bit more focus and calm before I try to read it if I’m to give it the attention it will need and deserves.
@Meredith totally get the inability to read at certain points in life. When I am grieving it is the worst because reading is my soother and then that does not even work, sigh, oh, there are books I cannot say out loud that I have not read either, lol! E.g. Jane Eyre, I even took a correspondence course and dropped it, a career low but totally agree with Nancy Pearl on the pillar of MOOD!!!
Hey, between middle and high school I attended three different schools in three different districts. You would not believe the gaps I have on the You Should Have Read… list!
Definitely my vote!
Me either. :-/ I tried a couple of times and couldn’t get into it.
I haven’t read the novel, but I read the screenplay so that I got some sort of grade on that unit. I was really sick I think… I don’t remember.
No time like the present! Enjoy!
Listen to Sissy Spacek read it on Audible!
I only just read it for the first time in July thanks to the GAR list. Then I watched the movie after. It is such a great book. I’m glad it won.
No time like the present I have it at the library
Best story ever…
I haven’t either…and I was an English Major in college and now I’m a librarian. ??♀️ maybe one day
You are in for a treat
Oh, you poor thing!! Hope you can remedy this soon!
that was one of those….”I think so”‘s on my list. maybe I will have to re-visit, I have a couple of those on the list….but I’ve probably read Outlander 10 times, so that makes up for it, right?
Time to do your homework ??
You didn’t have to read it in school? Here it is still part of the curriculum ? Read it, you won’t be disappointed.
Between middle and high school, I attended three different schools in three different districts. I’m sure TKAM was taught in each of them, but I probably left one school just before they were to teach it, then got to the next school just after it was taught. I think that must have happened with several books, because whenever I see one of those Books You Should Have Read… lists, I seem to have huge gaps. I’ve gone back and read some of them, but others really seem to have more impact if read at the target age.
now you have a great excuse to read a wonderful book!
Must read it
Read it before the movie. Movie is spectacular but book is perfect.
I agree!
Do it now. And if you haven’t seen the movie, do that too.
There are so many books that I love but the one that I voted for what is Little women and I’m pleased that it came in number eight if you haven’t read Little women
Louisa May Alcott wrote other books one that you might want to read if you read Little women is little man
@Margaret Little Women was one of my favorite books when I was a preadolescent.
Never too late.
Hahaha…. You’re in for a treat when you do succumb to the pressure. It is truly wonderful.
Grab a copy today and start reading! You won’t be disappointed. It’s an excellent story.
I’m currently reading it for the 1st time. I’m not sure why I never had to read it for school but, here we are. ??♀️
I actually didn’t read it until this year, even though it was assigned reading in high school. The movie was rebroadcast during that time and I watched it. It’s definitely worth reading.
I just read it last month, I thought it was really good
Do it now! You won’t be sorry!
Enjoy!
I am always envious when I hear that someone will be reading a wonderful book like this one for the first time. No matter how many times you re-read there is nothing like discovering it for the first time.
Is and always has been my favorite book. So happy it won top spot, it’s well deserved. There are many other great reads on the list, but this is hands down my favorite.
Required reading where I grew up!!
It’s never too late. I’ve read it at least 5 times and as the old saying goes “no two people read the same book”. Each time I enjoy it in a different way
Don’t run and hide!! Run and get the book!!
My vote!!! Thrilled that it won.
I just reserved this from our public library. I haven’t read this book as an adult and believe we all should do so.
I recently read it and was not disappointed. I think having seen the movie I thought why bother. It is worth the bother.
It is never too late to read a good book. I would suggest getting To Set A Watchman at the same time and read them back to back. I do not believe that Ms. Lee ever intended to publish that version, but it was interesting to see the other prospective.
Go get it! Now!
Something to look forward to…
No need to hide, just go get it and read it! (It was MY #1 read ever.)
Don’t hide. That’s awesome. You can now read it for the first time!! 🙂
You will truly love it on so many levels!
Me either
Nothing to be ashamed of. I, for one, have never read anything by Jane Austen!
You mean Harper Lee?
@Donna No, I meant Jane Austen. I was trying to say that not reading something that “everyone reads” is not a big deal!
Me either! Lol
I wish I could read it again for the first time! <3
I saw the movie often and played a mean old lady in a community theater production.
Your life will never be the same after you read it
Joan Fontaine inspired me to read “Rebecca” and “Jane Eyre”
Go Sox!!!
Now you know the turmoil I felt last night.
@Cathy but wasn’t it worth it??
Yes, even if Ann Tyler and Sinclair Lewis were snubbed.
I read it when I was a teenager in a literature class – it left a place in my heart since.
I’m literally just reading it now to my son, we’re 2/3rds of the way through. I’m 51 and always have wanted to read it but never got the chance, finally this fall my 13–year-old agreed to read it with me, which gave me a push.
I’ve read it three different times – high school, in my 30s, and in my late 50s – had a different takeaway each time along with loving it.
It’s worth the read!!!!!!
Awww this post gave it away ! I watched red Sox last nite and dvr’d GAR
@Marita Im with ya! Knew this was going to happen.
@Debora just finished watching it now … I voted for ALL of the top 5 ?
@Marita ?
Neither have I. But my children have. Going to check it out of the library today.
U should it’s amazing
Me neither.. but it’s now on my list!
I have worn out a few copies over my lifetime. TKAM is one of those books that you revisit from time to time. I get a measure of comfort and sadness reading it — a strange combination I admit — The narrator’s voice just carries you through the book like riding on a cloud. Just a WOW book.
I hope you’re hiding with the book!
I have not read it either
It’s so good. You’ve got to read it. The movie is excellent!
Well deserved
That’s what my daughter said.
Great book and movie!
Never read
never too late. Read it now
I’m reading it now…she was a wonderful writer.
In fact, I read this as a teen. I’m reading it again
Found a paper back at a junk store for $.50. On the last chapter highly recommend.
Finally read and iam 66
I finally read it a couple of years ago. I am 52!
The only book in the top 8 that I have not read is “Pride and Prejudice”. And, yes, I feel the same. I ought to hide as well! (Actually, I ought to get on reading that one!)
That’s me next one.
Joni hewston aitken. Aitken is my maiden name.
@Vicky – Well, fancy that! Hello to a fellow Aitken! It is my married name. It is very English, but I live in Northern California.
@Joni iam English and from Iowa.?
I read it for the first time last year, at 63 years old. Read it.
Me too at 64!
Please take the time to read it. It is so good. You won’t regret it.
Read it, and taught it more times than I can remember.
I have read it several times and enjoyed every read.
My daughter had never read it until a few years ago.
Do it today!
I seem to be the only person who feels sort of meh about this book. I read it earlier this year, and it’s a fine read. But it isn’t something I feel the need to re-read any time soon.
I’ve never read it, I’ve owned for a few years, but haven’t picked it up ?
Worth the read!
With so many schools and libraries banning this book, I am hoping that with this win, it will get back in those facilities.
A coworker apologized for giving me a copy for Christmas one year since I’d already read it. But it’s my favorite and I’d lost my copy so it was perfect!
Me either but I will begin today. I am tired of books with violence against women and children, even this being decades old, but I understand the importance of the overall message and am anxious to get started.
I detest Grapes of Wrath and The Great Gatsby
@Julia Me Too!
Julia Giddens Well, I did like the Great Gatsby but I did not care for Grapes of Wrath at all!! But I finished it!
Never have read Grapes of Wrath. Read Great Gatsby this summer and found it depressing.
Read it years ago, and Grapes of Wrath is my favorite book.
My admission: I hated The Grapes of Wrath.
I have never been able to get through To Kill a Mockingbird…
Do try again, it is a masterpiece that speaks to the American soul
I also hated the Grapes of Wrath.
Grapes of Wrath I read in school and didn’t love it, but it was ok. I was 15 so maybe today as a much older person it would be better. Loved The Great Gatsby read it in college.
I think when you are that age, the enormity of the times might have escaped you..reading it now would make much more of an impression. And sometimes, rarely, seeing the movie helps too. Grapes is one of those, as was To Kill A Mockingbird. The movies of those captured the essence of the times and helped to a better understanding.. sadly that is not usually the case..
I’ve read it many times and loved it. Last time, however, I was influenced by Go Set a Watchman and it felt diminished. I’m going to wait until GSaW fades in my mind until I read it again.
Grapes was my favorite. My Dad was witness to the great migration and told us the dust bowl story before we read the book.
I will admit that I have never read Huckleberry Finn or Tom Sawyer…or Steinbeck with the exception of Of Mice and Men.
I loved Tom Sawyer but didn’t like Huckleberry Finn at all.
Loved Huckleberry Finn, but have not read Tom Sawyer.
I loved her other book Go Set A Watchman. It was found in her vault actually written before To Kill A Mockingbird. She was in a facility at the time and was questioned to evaluate her mental capacity whether she wanted it published. She was found of sound mind and it was. Honestly, I loved it more than To Kill A Mockingbird. Some hated it. We can not fathom tastes.
@Irene I really didn’t like it. I even wish I hadn’t read it. But, you are right, we all like different things. And, really, that’s a good thing!
It added a layer of complexity to Atticus that I struggled with at first
Not too late.
Even worse…I read it and was not blown away by it. I have read other books that impacted me more. I hope to read it again soon.
I need to reread it now that I am older and hopefully wiser
I’ve never read it either…but so many books to read
@Judy life is so short when you think how many we should or want to read! I also feel that way about making quilts.
Same
Start today!
Isn’t it great that there are books to love for all of us!!!!
Don’t feel bad if you didn’t like a book others rave about. It’s okay to have different tastes and opinions. That’s what makes us unique. ?
About half finished. Now we know the ending unfortunately.
I will forgive you
My admission: Disliked anything by Kafka. If it weren’t for high school junior English wouldn’t have read!
DOn’t run & hidey & get a copy to read.
Read it, it’s such a great story.
Not too late. Then watch the movie. I’ve made the suggestion to my son and daughter-in-law to name their expected son, Atticus. One of my favorite literary characters. I loved both Grapes of Wrath and The Great Gatsby. John Steinbeck heartbreakingly evokes the desperation of the people of the dust bowl and the Great Depression. The Great Gatsby is among my top five favorites. Fitzgerald writes beautifully with such lyricism. Who can forget the famous last line? “
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
Hemingway said of Fitzgerald , “ His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly’s wings. At one time he understood it no more than the butterfly did and he did not know when it was brushed or marred.”
But my number one is Jane Eyre, followed by Pride and Prejudice.
I picked it as the winner all along…have read it numerous times….
I voted for To Kill A Mockingbird every day. Loved Pillars of the earth and if able I would have chosen A Gentleman In Moscow.
I loved it
Read it, watch the movie and see what all the buzz is about.
I believe it was required reading for my oldest sibling when we were still of school age, but I was never required to read it in school…I’m 43 and will admit that I too have never read to Kill a Mockingbird. I will MAKE it required reading now.
I read it early in life.. Perhaps too early. Then saw movie. I ‘liked’ it… didn’t love it. I guess the best way to say it: it didn’t live with me in my mind for days after reading.
Same here
One of my favs! 3 times!
What I had learned was that Harper Lee submitted many short stories and her publisher convinced her to weave them all together into a novel. Don’t know if that’s true, but I can see it. I’ve also fallen in love with Gregory Peck as he played Atticus, a quintessential father, lawyer, citizen, and “older” parent.
It’s never too late!
Gentleman in Moscow. I tell everyone to read it.
Same here. But I have read all the Outlander books 5 times !
Same
Same!!!!
I just submitted a post about Outlander that is currently being moderated before they put it up
I just wrote that I didn’t think “fifty..’ was up to these standards. It’s being ‘monitored, as well! If they don’t allow?????
You are missing out on a fabulous story. The movie is just as good!
Me either but I’m wanting to!! I was never assigned it in school, and somehow I’ve just not read it.
I couldn’t stand it as a kid …. Reread it as an adult and still didn’t like it. :/ #wecantallbefans
It is never too late.
That’s too bad…I read it once every year….so many life lessons and stories of issues way before their time….single dad raising kids, strong female character etc
I have but a long time ago in high school
OMG, one of my all time favorites.
Me, either but I guess I’ll read it now to pacify my biblio shaming husband. ?
@Karen Don’t be shamed. Your reading choices are yours. On the other hand, you will
probably thank him for his “encouragement “. ?
Lucky you! Now you have something delightful ahead of you! The movie is also excellent.
Lol! Can’t believe you didn’t at least have it read TO you in school!
The book went through stages of being banned in various places. Lots of school districts just avoided it to avoid trouble.
That’s right! just like Catcher in the Rye. I had forgotten.
I went to school in a conservative district in Georgia. No TKaM and no Catcher.
My fondness for TKaM is all tangled up: movie and book, combined.
Agree with you, not even sure which one I experienced first.
I’m a little bit that way with many movie versions of Little Women.
Yes. I saw TKaM as a movie before I read the book. And I love most of the Little Women movies, but I find the book a bit too preachy.
@Rita – there are 2 good versions of Little Women. Which did you prefer?
Btw: I have never read Grapes of Wrath, and I’m an Okie who once moved to Bakersfield. I know it is an amazing work. But I am not going to read it. It makes me sad just to walk past a copy of it.
I started it but never finished. I’m going to have to revisit that one. I just finished reading another book about a family that moves from Kansas to California that made me think of it.
What was that book?
Me either! I guess it’s time!
Me either ?
It’s never too late to read it! I never even heard of Outlander until GAR and it was the #2 most loved book!
?It’s a good one! Put it on your “to read” list.
Favorite book. So glad it was number 1
Did it win??
yep!
Loved that book
@Stephanie held first place from the beginning of the VOTE. ?
That one I read in highshool in Canada…
Same. I’m going to listen to it. Sissy spacek is the narrator and she has excellent reviews.
Watch the movie with Gregory Peck
It’s a classic
Yes it is I’ve seen it more than once. But reading a book takes everything to a whole different level
The movie has always been a favorite of mine. After watching the episode about the book on the American Read series I decided it was time at 62! Wonderful book and of course much better than the movie. Coincidentally I order the first book of the Outlander earlier this summer, that’s next.
So what was the favorite book???
To Kill A Mockingbird! Yaay!
Thx!
Couldn’t find it on google!
Still in copyright, that’s why.
It is a wonderfully AWESOME book
How did this person get through school without reading this amazing book??
I did not read it in school. I read it many years later.
@Toni Tacky question. Most of us were not REQUIRED to read it…
I have never read it either!
At 62 I’m reading itnow.
I was in my mid to late fifties.
I wish I hadn’t read it so I would have the joy of first time discovery again, lol. But then it’s a great re-read book, too.
Nor have I. It is my sister’s favorite book.
It’s not too late!
Do it now! And then watch the movie. Both are fantastic!
I haven’t read Pride & Prejudice, but I think I will give it a try.
@Phyllis – one of my favorites!
I’m 74 and read it 3 years ago…
Go do it!
Never too late!!
That just means that now you get to read it! Then watch the movie. There were at least 30 more books I wish had made that top 100. But isn’t that the joy of being a bibliophile? There are so many great books that we each could have added others.
You’re lucky. I wish I could go back and read it for the first time again
At least watch the movie! Then you will want to read the book.
You have a treat in store.
Me too!
Still relevant on a lot of levels.
@Vicki The meaning and caring for the other is eternal .
I saw the movie and soon to go to Broadway with Jeff Daniels.
I haven’t read it since I was in college. Looking forward to a re-read in the very near future. ?
The audio book is on YouTube. I just finished it.
I am going to attempt to read all the top 100 that I haven’t read! They are at the top for a reason. ? ?
Best book must read it
Time to pick up a copy and ENJOY!
Me neither
I ve read it so many times with my eighth graders
Definitely set aside time to read “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I can say I enjoyed it, it made me think, it broke my heart, it also enraged me. Basically, it shook me to my core in all the right ways. This book is in my “I’ve read it multiple times” stack because the characters draw me in and Harper Lee does such a fabulous job stirring my emotions.
Right! You begin to love every single character!
Me either. ?
Always time to read it, and well worth the read. In high school, we were required to read many of the classics.
Oh, Outlander is about so much more than sex. If it was just “sex,” Diana Gabaldon wouldn’t have hooked this reader for years. She hooked me with the herbal medicine research she did (it’s spot on), history, then stirred in the adventure, romance, sex, and a strong out-spoken female lead alongside a strong male lead who’s wants to be her partner & not dominate her. ?? ?
I’m just now reading it for the first time.
It’s a really good book. I read it in the 6th grade
Me either, but it’s in my TBR pile.
You better get right on that.
Bigger admission. I did and hated it. Ducks and covers.
@Lisa my advice, try it again. It is worth it. I have read it several times, the first time, in high school, I didn’t love it. Read it as an adult and I saw it all differently. Then with my book club. Just love it!!!
A great book. I read it aloud to my mother in her final, bedridden years. And a number of other books.
Are you going to read it, now??
It is a must read.
It’s never too late!!! I had always been a favorite of mine.
I’m 39 and I didn’t read it until a year ago.
that’s ok I didn’t either.
Hope you get a chance to read it. First time I read it was when I was in school. Still have that 50+ year old copy. And I reread it from time to time. It resonates with me after all these years. I didn’t fully realize how much of an impression it made on me until I was in my mid 20s. Incredibly well written book. Harper Lee is a true master with words. Guess I should call her a wordsmith.
Just read a few years ago (I was about 60 when I read it)
A fabulous read that reinforces the good that one person does influences so many
Me either!
Me, either, but LOVE the movie!
I didn’t read until I was 45
Not proud to say it took me awhile too. Great benefit of retirement is to read ALL the books I could not read because of work, kids, work, etc……..
Me either
The best time to read a book and a book is now!
No time like the present!
There is no time like the present!
if you want now it’s a good time to start.
Me Either. On list now!
Wonderful! Now go and read that thing!!!!!
Do it!!!
It’s a great moral book-everyone should read it
My mom started reading it and stopped because she said it was just meh. What?!
I voted for MOCKINGBIRD in the very beginning, it is my favorite book & movie?
Watch the movie first. Then you will doubly enjoy it. Easy read but so compelling.
I read it as a kid and loved it so I voted for it. Now, 50 years later, I just downloaded it on my kindle to read it again.
It’s not too late!!
I’ll never forget how I first came across TKAM. About 30 years ago, by chance, I was flipping the tv channels and it was on and I was immediately hooked. And then I heard it was a book! My life is better for having read it .. more than once.
I was so excited it won, I got teary eyed!???
So did I! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one!
So did I. I’ve read it so many times with students.
Such an amazing book. You will love it.
I have never read Huckleberry Finn. Hides face!!!!
I did and I didn’t like it and didn’t finish it. LOVED Tom Sawyer though..
Funny, I’ve never read Tom Sawyer, loved Huckleberry Finn!
I had our book club read it…amazing ?
Neither have I.
As long as you are reading and enjoying what you are reading . . . who cares!
I didn’t until a couple of years ago (I’m over 65!) but am so glad I finally did. It should be on everyone’s must-read list.
Don’t ever read the sequel. But To Kill A Mockingbird is in my top 3 favorite books.
I didn’t either
Remarkable book! I was hoping it would win. And, apparently, it held the number one spot for the entire five months of voting. I am awestruck by the knowledge that some of our regressive states remove it from their libraries. I remember one state saying that it did not reflect their community values. I WOULD NOT BE SO PROUD OF THAT ! ! !
So glad my favorite book CHARLOTTE’S Web came in 7th
I was pleased with that too, Janice Bender!
I love this novel andthe movie based on it!
That’s one of my favorites but I haven’t read P & P. Embarrassing!
P & P is also one of my fav
Me neither. I really thought it would be between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings
Wasn’t this required reading in school? Oh well- check it out! I knew this would win.
Great book.
Do yourselves a favor and read it ASAP.
Not have I.
Not only is it excellent, but it’s a good read. No dictionary required, can be read in a day or two, and makes you think.
Well, get on it ?
Me neither
I haven’t read it either, I did have a poor high school English teacher in a small town in the 80’s – and things like this remind me of that often (this should have been required reading!). I’ve only added it to my list since seeing how popular it is through this program! I’m waiting for it to become available at my library. 🙂
So, what are you doing tomorrow? ?
Its incredible!
You still can
Wonderful book! You should give it a try
Let Sissy Spacek read it to you. She is amazing.
A wonderful book. Her second not so much.
great audiobook …
But now you get to!
Great read, I know some people probably haven’t read Dickens The Christmas Carol, we have all seen the film and think we don’t need to read it as the movie has done all the work for us. We all should read it at least once. I try to read it every Christmas Holiday, just to visit again. And each time I catch something, that I didn’t before.
Read it twice . First age 15 then 65. Loved it both times
It’s not too late, start anytime.
How lucky you get to read it for the first time!
Wonderful book.
It was better as an adult than when I read it the first time in High School!
The movie was great
What a lovely time to do so. You won’t be sorry.
You can read it when you’re ready to read it. No shame in that.
I haven’t read it either altho I’ve seen the film several times.
You’re missing out. At least watch the movie!
you BETTER hide.
Me either!
Me neither!
No need to hide, just run to the nearest library.
Read it in high school
Read and not my thing. Just because it got votes as being popular does not mean it’s your book.
Sometimes I wonder if people vote for books because other people do and not because they actually like the book.
I loved the book and read it twice but books are subjective. Not everyone will love the same book. People have favorites I wouldn’t touch with a ten-food library card, lol.
It’s not too late.
I read it in Jr high, but I really don’t remember it, so have on list to re-read
What are you waiting for?????
Best book ever❤️
Read it. Read it. What a great book
Me either……….now on the “must read” list.
That’s totally fine! I didn’t like it at all and will NEVER read it again!
It’s wonderful!
It’s a wonderful story!!
I can top you, Merideth…I read it and it was never my favorite ?. Since it seems to be such a favorite, may be time. To re-read. Just not a high priority right now. Just got Outlander and that will take me forever to read. I’m a slow reader
So get it from your favorite library or book store, and enjoy
It is still a very relevant book today.
I’ve never read To Kill a Mocking Bird either. Guess I will now.
Admission time, I’ve read it twice and didn’t care for it at all. It wouldn’t have made my top 1000 list, tbh
A great book is Of Mice and Men, everyone should read that instead
In the words of Nike~ Just Do It!
Read in middle school. I must now read at this stage of life for a different perspective and new appreciation.
Not too late— I adored,”The Great American Read”—
no no no dearie, run to your local library, they’ll loan you one and cheer you on
Confession time: It’s okay but not my favorite… *runs and hides the other direction*
I read it years ago and LOVED it, but just because it is popular doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Find books YOU love!
I also loved Gregory Peck as Atticus in his Oscar winning performance
Love To Kill a Mockingbird…I agree with Loretta, doesn’t mean it’s for everyone..
Its great
Never too late!
You have a treat ahead of you
You should, it is amazing!
It is good. Didn’t read it until last year.
Me either but I have it on my shelf. May get it out this weekend.
Now is as good a time as any.
I’m going to reread it.
I haven’t read it either. I started it many months ago, but set it aside and never got back to it. I just finished my latest book last night and now To Kill a Mockingbird is waiting on my nightstand.
Oh, it is soooo good! ‘Go set watchman’ is the second book but, they changed a part of the history of ‘To kill a mocking bird. ‘
Forced in high school to read it. Tried to reread it a year ago.. couldn’t do it
Then you are in for a treat!
I loved the movie but didn’t care for the book. I know, I know..
Read it often
ME TOO.
not my favorite, but it is important American literature…
this IS my favorite…
I’ve never read either
you need to read it! I first read it when i was 12 and I still love to read it!
Me either.
You’re allowed to watch it!
I have read it three times and own the movie…
Gasp
MY VOTE! I always loved reading it! <3
It’s so good. It was one of my three choices.
And I’ve never heard of Outlander.
If you read it you will be hooked-for a long time!
Read the reviews on Amazon…sounds like a load of crap. They said the tv show made more sense…might try that instead.
The movie was excellent, I was one of the few who saw the movie first then read the book.
No problem, just read it now!?
Is Outlander a young adult s book? I did read all the Harry Potter series and saw the movies in my 60s.
No, Outlander is not a young adult book.
Read it. You will not regret it.
I am so sad for you! It really is one of my favorite books (and movies!)
Do it now
Then the time to do so is now.
I was an English major but never read TKAM until way into my adult years. It’s never too late to read a classic!! #noshame
It’s a really amazing book, but I dont think I’ll read “go set a watchman” since I heard it ruined Atticus.
I haven’t read Outlander. But I will now!
No need to run and hide. I read it. Once. Once was enough.
you can fix that situation…
You are in for a treat!
Me either
Very easy to fix
This is the way I feel about “Pride and Prejudice”
Do it!!!
I’ve read it 4 times.
I have never read it either, but plan to soon!
I’ve seen the movie but don’t think I’ve read the book
You must!
While we are at it…. I LOATHED Pride and Prejudice.
Ya know what? Neither have I!! Seems like everyone read it in high school, but I don’t remember it! I guess it is about time I read it though! I do remember watching the movie ages ago…does that count?!
Great book and movie.
pick it up now- it is amazing
One of the best books ever!!
Read it, it’s a great book!
As far as classics go, TKAM isn’t bad. The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and Song of Solomon were all much worse.
Read it in my early 50’s, great!
so? read or don’t read. 🙂 it cool.
I read it when I was about 12. Having grown up in segregated Texas with a father from Alabama (where we visited my grandmom every summer), it really hit a nerve. I am a college professor, and I use it in my Social Psychology classes when teaching prejudice and discrimination.
It’s never too late!
Me either or seen the movie.
Start reading now then watch the movie. Both are great
You just have to now!i
I haven’t read it either.
It is a fabulous book. It will take you back in time and illustrates compassion.
A must read
A book that should be on everyone’s book shelves.
You’re not alone.
It’s a great book!
Gotta do it!!!
I have not either. Also have not read Harry Potter
Read it!
Have Not read To Kill a Mocking Bird ?♀️?♀️
I hardly ever reread books, but I have read TKAM 3 times. I have read it at different times in my life and each time I get a different perspective. It’s one of my favorites!
Read it now! No time like the present.
Not too late!
Me either.
It’s Now Going To Be A Play! Hey…” Ladies Of The Knight ” . . . Let’s Get Together And Go See It !
Oh no! I made my 13 year old read it and she loved it too
It is a must read.
Not too late!
You have missed out…
Confession, I have never read any Harry Potter (and I teach middle school) running.
Yes read it
Well, you’re in for a treat!
It’s time???
It was mandated reading when I was in High School. Loved it. Never too late – think of the adventure in store for you.
It was my FAV….& I read it Again this past Summer!
My favorite Book. It got me started reading.
Read it!
I’m trying to convince my 93-year-old mom to read it. She saw the movie for the first time this summer (with me).
I second that … read it if you like ? I have yet to read many well loved books. It’s good to have things to look forward to!
No time like the present to read it!
Well, you’re going to be very surprised
You will not regret reading it
Me either
Get the audio book from your public library.
I read it in my 40’s and again in my 60’s, just a few years ago. So much to be gained by reading and re-reading this book!
Then this is the time to catch up for both you and Misty. There are books I haven’t read either, but since my college degrees are in English with a credential in single subject English, reading the top 5 may have something to do with that. There are so many good books out there that didn’t make the top 100, but for the most part, they covered the majority. I have read about 40 out of the 100, so that means there are some awesome books out there still to read, and that is how you interpret the results. Don’t feel bad that you didn’t read them; go read them.
I loved it so much. I hope you’ll read it!
Great book.
It’s never too late
It’s never too late to start!
It is one of the best books I ever read.i had to read it in 11th grade literature class. But, I loved it. I made 100 on the test. That was back in the 70s.
never too late
It is never too late!
Same here. Since I had never read it, it made the finale so underwhelming to me. I plan to read it at some point…
Right, never too late. Make sure you read. Its a lifechanging book
Better get started on it
I read as an adult and loved it! Read it soon
I’ve read it several times. To me, it’s a book that should be read and re-read.
Do yourself a favor it will be one of the best gifts you ever give yourself.
This is one I’ve re-read! Love it, hope you do, too. Admission: I’ve never read Lord of the Rings, (but I’ve read The Hobbit many times)
I haven’t either. I’ve seen the movie numerous times. Now I’m determined to read the book. Thanks to the Great American Read Book Club! I’ve been introduced to books I had’nt considered before.
Me neither saw the movies…
I hadn’t either until about 10 years ago. It is really worth reading.
Scandalous
It’s never too late!
Then you must. Everybody loves it!
I’ve never read The Scarlet Letter. Or anything by Jane Austin. Or Wuthering Heights.
I hadn’t read it till my Senior Novel class in High School but boy am I glad I did.
This is the only book I’ve read three times.
Read it twice!
a must read ??
Don’t feel bad. I didn’t read it until I was in my 40s or 50s and it was a citywide read here in Houston.
I have not read it, I dont think we should hide and feel shame when we dont read a book there is so many and so little time that we should just enjoy that we read that is all not feel bad for everything we have not read yet 🙂 so dont feel ashamed
Never too late
Me neither
Oh it is sooo good
I had not bought it but I just got it. Will read it real soon.
I would definitely add it to your “To Read” list!!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
Get it and start reading, you won’t be disappointed.
Read it! You’ll be glad you did.
Then you are in for a treat.
Me too!
Not alone..
I haven’t either. It’s been on my “to read” list though.
I just read Charlotte’s Web about 2 weeks ago! I win! ?
You must! So good
Go. To. The. Library! You must read this book. My brother has a dog named Scout!
Don’t feel bad, there’s quite a few of us ???
lol, and I read it so many years ago that I forgot anything about it and have no desire to read it again. I probably read it in high school, 19 60-64, right?
No time like the present!
Me either!
I first read it a few years ago. I’m 64 now. It’s never too late!
Good time as any to start.
Thats a Felony
Me either ?
Nope.
It’s OK Meredith. Just read it now
Read as adult,totally different.
So glad that I am not alone with the shame, but thanks to those who have said “no shame”– still long list of what I want to read. Hope I never run out of the list of want tos
I read it every summer yes really good book. You WONT BE DISAPPOINTED
Never dad it either.
Bet you will soon though