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This week’s topic is-

Top ten books I was “FORCED” to read-

“(either by teachers, friends, other bloggers, book club) — doesn’t necessarily have to be a BAD thing. Could be required reading, yes, but also book club, or just super enthusiastic friends “making” you read something!”

I decided to have some fun with is- I picked a few different views-

The Ugly-

1-  Mine are Spectacular

My old book club thought this would be a fun read.  All it was was BAD-and embarrassing.  What were they thinking? Look at the cover!

She Reads!

I was so excited when I found this awesome site- and even more so when I realized they had an online book club (as you can see from above, I was not having the best of luck with the old book club-but the wine was good).  Two of my favorite from their selections-

2.  The Silence Of Bonaventure Arrow

3.  The Orphan Train

Totally recommend these if you haven’t read them!

High School

Mrs. Chapman was my 11th grade English teacher.  Most hated her, but I loved her because she introduced me to-

4.  Frankenstein

5.  The Scarlet Letter

on the other hand, my AP Spanish class made us read-

6.  Don Quixote

IN SPANISH!!  I still have nightmares.

College

I was SO lucky to have majored in History with some really wonderful professors (I am talking about you Profs Johnson and Muccigrosso!!)  I got to read-

7.  The Great Gatsby

8.  Things Fall Apart

VACAY

Like most of you, I enjoy reading on vacation.  Once, while I was visiting the in-laws, I ran out of books that I brought (gasp-this was before kindle entered my life)  My lovely mother in law lent me-

9.  Loving Frank – LOVED IT!

Last year, I was in the airport heading home with nothing to read, when I dashed into the bookstore and quickly grabbed the first book that looked attractive  (don’t judge)

10.  The Last Letter Form Your Letter– Introduced me to an amazing author- Jojo Moyes!

What were you forced to read?