I love to read and these 7 Classics You Actually Want To Read are my all time favorites. I love classic romance, mystery and fantasy. These books include a lot of romance, but a few have the mystery and fantasy I love. A couple are just great books about relationships in general, and not necessarily romantic. Overall these are my favorite classic literature pieces and I know you’ll love them too.
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7 Classics You Actually Want To Read
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Jane Eyre. This book follows Jane through a rough childhood and into a romance that is somewhat doomed from the start. A tragic wonderful love story everyone loves to read, because it makes it so easy to have hope and see the beautiful romance that can be between two people.
To Kill A Mockingbird. This book is a bit harder to read and not as much fun as the others, but you still want to read it. It’s all about a Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape. In the time it is set, this was very controversial. It’s great to remind you of how lucky we are to have so much less prejudice now, but sad to see how much farther we need to go.
Little Women. This book follows all of the sisters, but really focuses on Jo and how she is willing to work and sacrifice to help her family in the face of war and loss. A beautiful story of love, family, sisterhood and friendship that is also sprinkled with humor and a good bit of romance.
Sense And Sensibility. Marianne and Elinor give you both sides of the dramatic life of women in love. From flaunting their newfound love, to hiding a broken heart this story is one that teaches a lot about how to handle romance, love and emotions but pulls you along and has you cheering and groaning for the sisters in turn.
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The Hobbit. If you haven’t seen the movies, you will definitely want to do so after you read the original works by Tolkien. The adventure of the young Bilbo Baggins with his dwarf friends is sure to keep you on th edge of your seat and always rooting for the underdog.
The Secret Garden. Another great story that is something kids often read. A budding friendship between a boy and girl, and the secret garden where dreams come true. Just a fun read for everyone.
Dracula. The original vampire story is found in this classic Dracula manuscript. If you want to know the oldest tale of Dracula, find this book and read. It’s a beautiful story of pain, suffering and drama that you will love.
These classics you actually want to read are great choices for your next book report, or just because!
Do you have any favorite classic books that you love? Tell us in the comments!
Catcher in the Rye is my favorite. To Kill a Mockingbird is good, too, but we all end up reading them in school anyways, so they get read at some point.
Love to read but have not picked up this list of books in years. Good reminder.
yep – read all of those – I have even had my kids read some of these! great books!
Great list… Read all except The Hobbit and Dracula.
Ive read them all except the Hobbit! And I would definitely make my kids read them when they’re older!
Huge fan of J. R. R. Tolkien’s work, The Hobbit is a great read and so are many of his other works!
I think I’ve read 3 of these titles in school! I’ve heard a lot of Jane Eyre quoted too, so I might have to read it just to know what people are talking about.
Love the list. I have read all of them but Dracula. I’ll have to finally get around to reading it.
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn made such an impression on me! Love that book. To Kill A Mockingbird, Anna Karenina, Catcher in the Rye, Little Women, great books that everyone should read.
I have read some of these books, the most interesting books that I read is the hobbit. I also read all harry potter books when I was a kid. I remember that because I just borrow it from my cousin, every time he ask about the book, I always said that I forgot were I place it just to finish all the seven books. now, I could download all seven books even the lord of the rings and the hobbit and all other fictional books. I want to read it again with my kids.
I’m surprised to see The Hobbit on the list! Very few people are able to get through that book. It’s so nice to see that people appreciate it.
5 out of 7 here. The only ones I haven’t read are Jane Eyre and Dracula. Maybe need to add those my list this year.
I have actually read all of these many times! Love them. I actually named my daughter after Jane Austen’s Emma Woodhouse in “Emma” and my other favorite is John Steinbeck- Grapes of Wrath. I also love “How Green Was My Valley” by Richard Llewellyn.
I’ve always wanted to read Jane Eyre .Great list of books .Thanks for sharing .
What a great list!! I have actually read afew of these too!!! Yay!
Dracula!! Yes! I should read it. However, I love the movie Dracula Dead & Loving It so perhaps I will watch that first lol!
Reading some classics has been on my to-do list for a year now. I need to get on the ball and read some!
I’ve read some of these in high school! Love it!
To Kill A Mockingbird is a great read indeed!! I will add the others to my to-read list 😉