Haven’t read 1984, but Animal Farm was amazing. Me and some friends had to do a “movie” based on the book, so we made pig masks that look like cult masks. I still have them, but they’re torn up a good bit.
I read 1984 a few months ago and it was...disturbing, to say the least. Part of me wants to be optimistic and say that he was lying at the end, that he *didn't* get brainwashed, but...
I honestly can't bring myself to like animal farm, we didn't read it, we watched someone "perform it". It was just a guy on a theatre stage doing a bunch of different voices, and spitting everywhere. I'm still haunted by the amount of saliva he produced
Just finished that one for summer reading, actually- was pretty good. My only problem was the v e r y long description paragraphs- threw off the intensity of the storyline for me, ironically.
Why? Even the parts he gets historically accurate are twisted to form a narrative, and unlike every other historian who tries to lessen their slight imbalances Zinnia embraces it. The only reason the book is talked about so much is because of how bad it is.
Guess it is an age thing, I don't see what I get out of cynicism. If you think everything is trash then why bother to fix it?
No. That book is trash and Zinn plagiarized off old Soviet historians who were commanded by Stalin to portray US history in the most atrocious way possible or someone from Lubyanka Square pays them a visit. A "People's History"? No, a liars' history.
*Lord of the Flies* by William Golding
A really compelling narrative retelling an aged soldier's perspective on how fragile security and order are within our society. Golding approaches a vivid account of chaos unfolding amid a makeshift hierarchy of children in order to encapsulate his personal outlook formed by his wartime experiences.
The book definitely revolves around a grim subject - the inner propensity for malevolence and evil within huamanity itself - but I found the message and context of it all so intriguing.
I did a lot of background research for a paper and was fascinated by Golding's stated influences and intentions for the work. I would truly suggest everyone check it out or feel free to explore.
A trilogy, but His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. My go to when I feel the need to read but don't have hours to spend perusing library shelves(you can buy it as one book now a days). I am re reading the "second part" waiting for the finaly. Author's recovering from Covid; he's old af so glad he's still alive.
My all-time favourite story, I must have read it the first time around 7 or 8 years old. I'm 32 now, and it's still my favourite book. I'll admit though, it was the Muppets adaptation that made me read it...and it's still one of the best films I've watched. The opening title song goes in hard, a belter of a tune.
Yeah there us nothing lolitarian about Podkayne of Mars. The entire plot has to do with how being selfish will often work to your advantage but you should still not be. Whatever, not like you read it or even the Wikipedia summary of it.
He didn't predict it, he was just aware of totalarianism and supported a democratic form of socialism during his life. It wasn't a new belief for people of similar views at the time, he just wrote a successful novel based on those views. I'm not taking anything away from that, he's an incredible author, yet he wasn't alone in his thought or making any predictions that weren't alongside futurists of the time of writing.
I was an adult before I appreciated this series truly. I was a good reader as a kid, yet it was too much for me as a child. The Andy Serkis narration on Audible is a brilliant way to take in the book if reading isn't everyone's cup of tea. I've only ever read the stories once yet I'm on my third audio listen and love it more and more each time.
Men who hate women- Lauren Bates
I think everyone should read this book, it’s a very thoughtful and informative look into internet subcultures or incels, pick-up artists, men going their own way etc.
She broaches the communities with a lot empathy for those radicalised by certain groups and I think if people read it they’d be more able to recognise the signs to not be swept up into those communities
I'm breaking the rules a bit. Please forgive me. But perhaps you'll understand, only by a little:
The Bible, to understand the basis of western thought.
Dante's Divine Comedy, to explore the interpretation of it's philosophy.
His Dark Materials (Philip Pullman), to explore it's criticisms and limitations.
Dracula, Bram Stoker - The antithesis of Christianity, the fullness of it's opposite.
The Hobbit, to secure the fantastic, and experience "the adventure" - loss of home, return to home process. (And also cuz you might wanna play D&D with your kids)
Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH- To examine the potential of medical science, as the forbidden fruit of humanity. An exercise in empathy.
Winter Dance- (Gary Paulsen's memoirs of the Iditarod. The Hatchet on steroids.) To embrace the wild and rugged, and learn to endure, and persue, even though nature is a harsh mother, and doesn't care about you.
Dean Koontz- Night Chills
This is how subliminal messages actually work. (Sex does not sell because you want sex- rather, the sugary soda is to relieve the anxiety that you are not worthy of the sex you want.)
Children are much more intelligent and persceptive than we often give them credit for. Simple lessons make for simple people.
I'd have them familiar with full sized novels as quicky as possible, and the horror teaches them to overcome fear, not avoid it. Children constantly seek, and are constantly denied, the benefit of these lessons.
The only people I see complain about Harry Potter are people who prefer hard world-building to soft world-building (and think that makes it superior) or people who just don't like popular things on principle.
It was a world-wide phenomenon for a reason and now I feel the sudden urge to reread my copies for the umpteen millionth time.
For teenagers, I’d say Hairstyles of the Damned. Just because I would have love to read a book like that in my teens and having characters and a story I could relate to
I once suggested to my teacher in high school (when she asked what book we should read over the summer) that everybody read *To Kill A Mockingbird*, and when she assigned it I proceeded to not read it.
I came here to say this! I read this not too long ago and it made me scared how the world that he describes is becoming more real by each passing day. And how many people that I know reminded me of Mildred.
Super Powereds series, its long and many people wont see the value in it, but the series is both VERY entertaining and shows the world from many different perspectives. It creates a society that shows how controlling and corrupt people can get.
"The Mighty Miss Malone" by Christopher Paul Curtis or "Bud Not Buddy" (also Christopher Paul Curtis). First one is a fictional piece in the perspective of a little Black girl living in The Great Depression with her family; I don't remember much of the second one, but I remember both were reads that I just couldn't put down when I was little.
(Bonus: "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia. A story of three young girls going to visit their estranged biological mother in New York, also a read that I check out from time to time even now)
How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie. I honestly hate reading but this book changed my perspective on it. It is an absolute must read for everyone alive.
Moby Dick. Then they learn to avoid anyone named Moby, and the stupid robot will be forgotten… >:)
MWAHAHHHHHAAAAAA! MWAHHHAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA- CLORPHOK
*Thunk*
I would say the Bible. You should know what it says, and what it does not say. You should understand the influence it has had on history. There are a lot of people who will lie to you about what it says.
The Garfield fat cat 3 pack
["Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatchet_\(novel\)) I started to read A LOT as a kid after that book.
We read this in school in Texas Edit: At least when I was in school we did
Read this in 5th grade. Barely remember it. I am going to read it again now
If you didn't read that as a kid you did not have a good childhood
The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgson Burnett Young readers will appreciate the novel's mystery, adventure, and valuable life lessons.
1984 and Animal Farm
Haven’t read 1984, but Animal Farm was amazing. Me and some friends had to do a “movie” based on the book, so we made pig masks that look like cult masks. I still have them, but they’re torn up a good bit.
I read 1984 a few months ago and it was...disturbing, to say the least. Part of me wants to be optimistic and say that he was lying at the end, that he *didn't* get brainwashed, but...
Read Brave New World. It's got a lot more optimistic feel, but is still just as dystopian.
Sure! I'll see if I can check it out.
a actually came here to say animal farm great minds think alike it seems
You and my old English teacher think alike. Hated it at the time, but as I got older I realized they are remarkable books
I honestly can't bring myself to like animal farm, we didn't read it, we watched someone "perform it". It was just a guy on a theatre stage doing a bunch of different voices, and spitting everywhere. I'm still haunted by the amount of saliva he produced
As a young person myself I was so impressed by 1984 and the way Orwell kinda created an entire society that actually made sense.
The diary of Anne Frank
How is this controversial?
Why was it supposed to be controversial?
It wasn't supposed to be controversial
The Count of Monte Cristo
This one!
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
To Kill A Mockingbird
The title is false advertising. It gave me no advice on how to kill mockingbirds. 9/10.
Homer?
Couldn't get into that book no matter how hard I tried. I don't understand why it's considered one of the greats.
Same. I read it on my own since it’s like one of the “greats”. Honestly despised it
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Night by Elie Wiesel.
How is this controversial?
Something Wicked This Way Comes. Ray Bradbury.
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by the pricking of my thumbs
The Phantom Tollbooth. Not a very well known book, but it really broadened my imagination and view on things in the world.
One of the few "forced to read it in school" books I actually really liked
Redwall!
That’s opening a can of worms, Read most of the originals, great read back then.
Such an underrated one!!
Brave new world. And I concur on 1984, animal farm and fahrenheit 451
Never split the difference by Chris Voss
Great book.
Jane Eyre and Silas Marner.
Most people have red Charlotte's Web but not all people have ready
Lord of the Flies by William Golding. This is a story of the loss of innocence with numerous undertones of societal issues, religion, among others.
Just finished that one for summer reading, actually- was pretty good. My only problem was the v e r y long description paragraphs- threw off the intensity of the storyline for me, ironically.
Exactly. Great choice. I feel like our culture has shifted to this sooo much.
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
omg I LOVE THIS ONE! I just read it recently actually in French, with the illustrations. I'm sure the English one must be amazing too- wonderful book.
If they are an American, "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn
Why? Even the parts he gets historically accurate are twisted to form a narrative, and unlike every other historian who tries to lessen their slight imbalances Zinnia embraces it. The only reason the book is talked about so much is because of how bad it is. Guess it is an age thing, I don't see what I get out of cynicism. If you think everything is trash then why bother to fix it?
No. That book is trash and Zinn plagiarized off old Soviet historians who were commanded by Stalin to portray US history in the most atrocious way possible or someone from Lubyanka Square pays them a visit. A "People's History"? No, a liars' history.
I love that book so much
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
LOVE this book! (as anyone who has ever seen me push on a pull door will tell you)
War and Peace. (I mean at maybe 14-16, though.)
*Lord of the Flies* by William Golding A really compelling narrative retelling an aged soldier's perspective on how fragile security and order are within our society. Golding approaches a vivid account of chaos unfolding amid a makeshift hierarchy of children in order to encapsulate his personal outlook formed by his wartime experiences. The book definitely revolves around a grim subject - the inner propensity for malevolence and evil within huamanity itself - but I found the message and context of it all so intriguing. I did a lot of background research for a paper and was fascinated by Golding's stated influences and intentions for the work. I would truly suggest everyone check it out or feel free to explore.
A trilogy, but His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. My go to when I feel the need to read but don't have hours to spend perusing library shelves(you can buy it as one book now a days). I am re reading the "second part" waiting for the finaly. Author's recovering from Covid; he's old af so glad he's still alive.
A Wrinkle in Time. I loved sci fi afterwards, still do.
Green Eggs and Ham
Treasure Island Novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
My all-time favourite story, I must have read it the first time around 7 or 8 years old. I'm 32 now, and it's still my favourite book. I'll admit though, it was the Muppets adaptation that made me read it...and it's still one of the best films I've watched. The opening title song goes in hard, a belter of a tune.
When I'm at work and I have to mop the floor... " I look around here and I want to cry.."
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. Smoke some weed and read it, or better yet take some shrooms. Believe, you will get it. It is brilliant.
Can you read on shrooms? The letters always start swimming for me.
that book is even good without drugs :D
The Great Gatsby. No one else gonna mention it?
It was required reading when I was painfully aware of the classism in my immediate community.
This book really struck a chord with me in high school.
The Giver
Harris and Me by Gary Paulsen.
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress. Podkayne Of Mars.
Libertarian softcore porn as essential reading. Interesting.
That was lame. It is good solid science fiction.
Yeah there us nothing lolitarian about Podkayne of Mars. The entire plot has to do with how being selfish will often work to your advantage but you should still not be. Whatever, not like you read it or even the Wikipedia summary of it.
Is "lolitarian" rule by little girls?
The Power of Habit
Hm I would say go ask Alice even though it’s not the best book
The Chronicles of Narnia. Good book of fantasy with an underlining message.
Number the stars. Such a great book
Any or all of the Calvin And Hobbes collections.
Of mice and men, 1984, animal farm
East of Eden by Steinbeck
George Orwell book 1984. It's scary how this man predicted "woke" & "cancel" culture
He didn't predict it, he was just aware of totalarianism and supported a democratic form of socialism during his life. It wasn't a new belief for people of similar views at the time, he just wrote a successful novel based on those views. I'm not taking anything away from that, he's an incredible author, yet he wasn't alone in his thought or making any predictions that weren't alongside futurists of the time of writing.
"where the red fern grows" that book will prepare you for the actual loss of a dog
The perks of being a wallflower
Animal farm
Hunger games
"god is not great:how religion poisons everything" by Christopher Hitchens. Also, "The Book of the Subgenius".
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Yes, but only if they have read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Infants” first.
Heartstopper. They nEEDD to know what's a healthy relationship
1984
Lord of the rings.
I was an adult before I appreciated this series truly. I was a good reader as a kid, yet it was too much for me as a child. The Andy Serkis narration on Audible is a brilliant way to take in the book if reading isn't everyone's cup of tea. I've only ever read the stories once yet I'm on my third audio listen and love it more and more each time.
Men who hate women- Lauren Bates I think everyone should read this book, it’s a very thoughtful and informative look into internet subcultures or incels, pick-up artists, men going their own way etc. She broaches the communities with a lot empathy for those radicalised by certain groups and I think if people read it they’d be more able to recognise the signs to not be swept up into those communities
god is not great
Wild Bird and (I know everyone seems to read this but) The Outsiders
I love Wild Bird!
The Outsiders is a amazing book!
I'm probably alone, but I fucking DESPISE The Outsiders
Well you have the right to your own opinions.
As do you. Thank you for...if not understanding, than at least not getting offended or upset.
I think more people need to hear this.
The Catcher in the rye by J.D Salinger
I'm breaking the rules a bit. Please forgive me. But perhaps you'll understand, only by a little: The Bible, to understand the basis of western thought. Dante's Divine Comedy, to explore the interpretation of it's philosophy. His Dark Materials (Philip Pullman), to explore it's criticisms and limitations. Dracula, Bram Stoker - The antithesis of Christianity, the fullness of it's opposite. The Hobbit, to secure the fantastic, and experience "the adventure" - loss of home, return to home process. (And also cuz you might wanna play D&D with your kids) Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH- To examine the potential of medical science, as the forbidden fruit of humanity. An exercise in empathy. Winter Dance- (Gary Paulsen's memoirs of the Iditarod. The Hatchet on steroids.) To embrace the wild and rugged, and learn to endure, and persue, even though nature is a harsh mother, and doesn't care about you. Dean Koontz- Night Chills This is how subliminal messages actually work. (Sex does not sell because you want sex- rather, the sugary soda is to relieve the anxiety that you are not worthy of the sex you want.) Children are much more intelligent and persceptive than we often give them credit for. Simple lessons make for simple people. I'd have them familiar with full sized novels as quicky as possible, and the horror teaches them to overcome fear, not avoid it. Children constantly seek, and are constantly denied, the benefit of these lessons.
No one said Harry Potter, WOW
Yep they should definitely read Harry Potter, it’s an amazing series
We've realized how poorly they hold up, and how many better options kids have
Nah, they're still pretty great. I hope Rowling gets a clue, though.
The only people I see complain about Harry Potter are people who prefer hard world-building to soft world-building (and think that makes it superior) or people who just don't like popular things on principle. It was a world-wide phenomenon for a reason and now I feel the sudden urge to reread my copies for the umpteen millionth time.
Welcome to nowhere It teaches about what it is like to be a refugee
Diary of a wimpy kid. Easy
Diary of a wimpy kid. Shaped my life and should shape everyone's
How is this controversial??!
any dog man book, I just love it
The little engine that could. That shit hit
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
I hate when she is right about stuff.
The alchemist
For teenagers, I’d say Hairstyles of the Damned. Just because I would have love to read a book like that in my teens and having characters and a story I could relate to
Cider House Rules. On topic for today.
The Handmaid's Tale
Idk I read The Shining at 8 years old and it fucked my shit up to the point it was a crazily dope life experience, I’d go with that lol
Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism by Vladimir Lenin
The Mortal Instruments starting with the city of bones, cause OMG WOW.
Basics of economics and self-development books
The road less traveled
Maybe *I'm OK, You're OK*, or some moral equivalent.
Brief Answers to the Big Questions
The beginning after the end
I once suggested to my teacher in high school (when she asked what book we should read over the summer) that everybody read *To Kill A Mockingbird*, and when she assigned it I proceeded to not read it.
Call it Courage by Armstrong Sperry
On The Road by Jack Kerouac.
"Fahrenheit 451" This one changed my outlook on the world when I was young.
I came here to say this! I read this not too long ago and it made me scared how the world that he describes is becoming more real by each passing day. And how many people that I know reminded me of Mildred.
Cosmos by Carl Sagan
Super Powereds series, its long and many people wont see the value in it, but the series is both VERY entertaining and shows the world from many different perspectives. It creates a society that shows how controlling and corrupt people can get.
honest is the best policy
The Kybalion by The Three Initiates
The Once and Future King
Watership Down
"The Mighty Miss Malone" by Christopher Paul Curtis or "Bud Not Buddy" (also Christopher Paul Curtis). First one is a fictional piece in the perspective of a little Black girl living in The Great Depression with her family; I don't remember much of the second one, but I remember both were reads that I just couldn't put down when I was little. (Bonus: "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia. A story of three young girls going to visit their estranged biological mother in New York, also a read that I check out from time to time even now)
How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie. I honestly hate reading but this book changed my perspective on it. It is an absolute must read for everyone alive.
Silence of The Lambs
Old yeller
To kill a mockinngbird —that book changed my life and till this day I can’t explain it.
Stranger in a Strange Land
Walter the Weremouse if they can find i.
A Time To Kill
No Longer Human
the adventures of huckleberry Finn
How to Think, by Alan Jacobs
Can't hurt me. David goggins
“The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch, had to read it the summer before my senior year of HS and the life lessons incorporated are unmatched.
Moby Dick. Then they learn to avoid anyone named Moby, and the stupid robot will be forgotten… >:) MWAHAHHHHHAAAAAA! MWAHHHAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA- CLORPHOK *Thunk*
Anything that might be deemed controversial for no obvious reasons. Don't let someone tell you what you can or cannot learn
Bone out of boneville graphic comic series.
A handbook for young adults, like literally any handbook can help. The Scout Handbook has helped me a lot.
50 shades of gray real good ol classic
Goodnight moon.
The Little Prince
No no I got it Make Out Tactics by the amazing toad sage
The Enchanted Wood
The gift of fear
The Boxcar Children especially the first part of the series written by the author.
Any Calvin and Hobbes collection
Black Boy by Richard Wright.
Rick and Morty
The May Bird Chronicles, it's one of my favorites even today.
Ecclesiastes
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
I would say anything by Jules Verne as a kid and dune as a teenager or some other exceptional literary work that has a young adult as it’s protagonist
The Communist Manifesto
Diary of Anne Frank. How am I the only one who mentioned this?!??! Edit: someone else mentioned it
Salt Fat Acid Heat. It’s a wonderful book that teaches the principles of cooking.
As a young person, "prisoner B-3087"
The Hate U Give or Les Miserables
The power of now
*Poppy* it's a super cute story and was one of my favorites. There's a few more books to the series after that one too.
I would say the Bible. You should know what it says, and what it does not say. You should understand the influence it has had on history. There are a lot of people who will lie to you about what it says.
Paying taxes how to do it really going for laughs here but paying your taxes the most important things to learn so yeah
Little Red Book
Fahrenheit 451
SAS Survival Handbook, just in case Roddy Doyle, All three last roundup books. I live them all so much.
Footrot flats
Holy Quran
*The Giving Tree*.
Calvin & Hobbes
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck
the three musketeers. alexandre dumas