1. The Da Vinci Code - Even though its a little bit of a beach novel I still found it very entertaining and I found the historical research behind it to be very impressive.
2. The Catcher in the Rye - I enjoyed this novel because it was very relatable to the american teenager. It basically symbolized teenage angst
3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - This is also a series of novel that do not have a wealth of academic value, but it still kept me captivated for 7 books, 8 movies, and most of my childhood.
4. And Then There Were None - This was a book I literally could not put down because I was so caught up in the plot and finding out who the killer was. I feel like this book is one of the best murder mystery novels out there
5. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - I really enjoyed this book because on the exterior it makes me feel nostalgic about the playfulness and carelessness of my childhood. But also the novel is mentally stimulating if you go beneath the childish shell and find a wealth of symbolism illustrating the major issues of the pre-civil war period down south.
A good list. Two school books (both from last year) a mystery, a thriller (I was both fascinated and annoyed at times that every chapter ended with some sort of cliffhanger so it made it very very difficult to find a place to stop reading), and a childhood classic. Thanks.
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