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Ten Books To Read In March

You will never know you like to read until you read a well written and interesting book. You usually get hooked right from the first chapter, I read Mario Puzo’s The Last Don then watched the movie you can guess which one I found more interesting. Of course the book! It was a very good companion. One which I had total control of. It was not a digital copy or soft copy it was a hard copy which meant I did not need to rely on PHCN or NEPA for power supply. All I needed was a comfy and serene spot in the house far from disturbance or view and I will submerge myself in these words.

They say a picture is better than a thousand words but it does not hold for me because when I read, I let my imagination complete the imagery which leaves room for my imaginations to explode maybe even better than the director of a movie might direct or depict a story.

With no further ado below are 10 books any High/Secondary student should read that will spike up their interest in reading!

1. To Kill a Mockingbird
Books to Read in High School: To Kill a Mockingbird
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Author: Harper Lee, a graduate of University of Alabama Law
Genre: Coming-of-Age Story, Drama

The award-winning novel starting off our list of books to read, set in Maycomb, Alabama, follows the trial of a black man who is accused of raping a white man’s daughter. Lee’s use of a young and innocent narrator allows the reader to clearly see the harsh racism towards African-American men and understand that the evil side of human nature can sometimes triumph over good morals. If you get a chance, I also recommend watching the movie adaptation of this novel. Also, Lee recently released a sequel to her novel titled Go Set a Watchman.

2. Fahrenheit 451
High School Books to Read: Fahrenheit 451
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Author: Ray Bradbury
Genre: Science Fiction

Set in the future in a dystopian society where books are banned and firemen start fires rather than put them out, Bradbury’s novel follows a fireman named Montag. Montag becomes dissatisfied with his life and those around him after meeting a seventeen-year-old girl who, unlike the majority of society, enjoys people, nature, and meaningful conversations. This is a classic satirical novel that will most likely be one of the books you read in high school.

3. Animal Farm
Best High School Books: Animal Farm
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Author: George Orwell, Graduate of Eton College
Genre: Political Satire, Allegory

Animal Farm serves as an allegory for the events of the 1917 Russian Revolution in which major characters represent historical figures such as Karl Marx, Joseph Stalin, and Leon Trotsky. Orwell uses his novel as a platform to condemn Stalin’s reign of terror and the corrupt and abusive aspects of dictatorship. One of the most popular high school books to read – I really enjoyed this novel due to its simple concision and Orwell’s unique method in describing an important event in our history.

4. The Great Gatsby
Books You Have to Read in High School: The Great Gatsby
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Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dropped Out Of Princeton
Genre: Modernist novel

This novel is narrated by Nick Carraway, Jay Gatsby’s neighbour. Gatsby is a man of “new wealth” who yearns to win back the heart of Daisy Buchanan with whom he fell in love before leaving for war. Through Gatsby’s tragic fate, Fitzgerald’s work describes the decline of the American Dream in the 1920s and emphasizes the difference between those with newly accumulated wealth and those whose families have enjoyed generations of material excess. If you’re interested, this book for highschoolers was adapted into a movie starring
Leonardo DiCaprio

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5. Death of a Salesman

High School Recommended Reading List: Death of a Salesman
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Author: Arthur Miller, Graduate of The University of Michigan
Genre: Tragedy

Death of a Salesman focuses on the Loman family: Willy, the father, Linda, the mother, and Biff and Happy, their two sons. Willy is a failed salesman, and his pursuit of the American Dream is never fulfilled due to his imprudent understanding of reality. Miller’s play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play. On top of those awards, it is a great book to read in high school.

6. East of Eden

Good Books for High School Students: East of Eden
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Author: John Steinbeck, Dropped Out Of Stanford
Genre: Allegory, Drama
Steinbeck’s novel emphasizes the conflict between good and evil. Cal Trask, son to Adam Trask and Cathy Ames and brother to Aron Trask, struggles to resolve if he can truly overcome the evil inherited from his mother Cathy. The novel – a typical inclusion in required high school reading lists – is quite long but very interesting as Steinbeck implements many symbols and motifs, including the story of Cain and Abel and the Salinas Valley, to allegorically portray the book’s themes.

7. Romeo and Juliet

Must Read Books in High School: Romeo and Juliet
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Author: William Shakespeare
Genre: Tragedy

Most people know the story of Romeo and Juliet as it is referenced in numerous movies, television shows, and pieces of literature. Due to this fact and Shakespeare’s difficult language, many people question why it is still studied in schools and considered a high school level book. The answer is simple: Shakespeare’s play, although hundreds of years old, covers the issues of love and relationships, jealousy, violence and rivalries. All of which have been, are and will continue to be prevalent in our society. When you analyze the book in high school, you may even get to watch different Romeo and Juliet films, which I can guarantee will give you a good laugh.

8. 1984

Books You Read in High School: George Orwell’s 1984
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Author: George Orwell, Graduate of Eton College
Genre: Dystopian Fiction

1984 is set in London, England where a ruling Party, lead by Big Brother, controls every aspect of its citizens and prohibits free thought and individuality. Winston Smith is frustrated with his government, becomes interested in the rebel Party, and starts committing illegal acts, such as a secret affair with a coworker. Orwell’s political novel highlights the many dangers of totalitarianism and serves as a warning to nations who were still unsure as to how to deal with the rise of communism worldwide. 1984 is such a great work it is featured on virtually all lists of books to read.

9. The Catcher in the Rye

J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye
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Author: J.D. Salinger, Dropped Out of Ursinus College
Genre: Coming-of-Age Story

Holden Caulfield, currently a patient at a mental institute, is the sixteen-year-old narrator of his story about getting kicked out of school and his irritation towards the phoniness of everyone around him. Salinger’s novel is about self-isolation and depression, innocence and growing up, and the hypocrisy and superficiality of adults. Due to its vulgar language, violence, and sexual scenes, the novel has appeared on many banned and censored lists since its release in 1951.

10. Lord of the Flies

Best Books for Highschoolers: William Golding’s Lord of the Flies
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Author: William Golding, Brasenose College
Genre: Loss-of-Innocence Story, Adventure
When British boys are stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes, they must learn to work together in order to survive. Unfortunately, without rules, conflicts become violent and the boys’ savage and violent instincts turn them against each other. One of the best books for high schoolers – Golding uses symbols, such as the beast and the conch shell, to portray the themes of civilization vs. savagery, innate human evilness, and the loss of innocence.

Tell us in the comment section which of these books you have read and how will you rate them on a scale of 1-10.

Happy reading!

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