"You really should have read this by now" books

Having looked at my bookshelf over the weekend and noticed it's all books that are either about technology or have been written by Jeremy Clarkson or Richard Hammond I realised that I need to read more!

So, I've decided to start reading again and need a reading list. What are the classic books (anything apart from romance novels) that I really should have read by now (age 32)? It can be anything, from Stephen Hawking to Darwin to Stephen Fry, I just need a list of important literature that will expand my mind and more importantly my vocabulary.

Any contributions welcome


AIL Staff

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harry potter?

i don't read much either lol

what about some charles dickens? i 'plan' to read some his books in the future

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1984

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War and Peace
The Odyssey
Ovid Metamorphases
The God delusion
The Selfish Gene
Dantes Divine Comedy
Platos Republic
Crime and Punishment
The Count of Monte Cristo
Shantaram (modern but good)
Frankenstein

Cant think of any more right not... those are my favourites though

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I would like to read more too! My fiance (hehe) and I were in the shop "Works" the other week and he picked up a couple of books, which really made me want to. But I have enough on my shelf at the mo that I really should read first. Mainly biography's. I'm reading a book called, "The Secret" at the mo. It's not a story. It's a book about the secret to life. Very positive :biggrin:
My fiance (hehe) finshed reading "Flashforward" not that long ago, he said it was great. If you like the series, the book probs would be better...

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Oh and Watchmen - not a novel but still is epic.

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This is all good stuff, the list is coming together.


Aly, when did you get engaged? Congratulations :party: :thumbsup: :dance:

(if we missed it on another thread I (we) apologise)

AIL Staff

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Aww thank you :emb: I got engaged on Valentines day. Hehe. So sweet. And your my made of honour :) (Male, female, I don't care) ;)

(I mentioned it on the ERLSCLAN thread, so I'll let you off ;) )

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Aly, I still cant believe it :) So happy for you xxxx

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Hehe! Neither can I :o Thank you my lovely :biggrin:

Have a great holiday btw!

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Dracula

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