Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Classics I Read in School/College That I Actually Enjoyed

The top 10 weekly meme used to be hosted by The Broke and the Bookish they  handed over the reins to ThatArtsyReaderGirl who can be found HERE.  Each week she will focus on lists which cover various topics related to books and reading. 

 This week's topic is related to a back-to-school theme so I decided to share with you a few classics I read in school that I really enjoyed.  I'm not a big reader of classics, but there are a couple out there I love.  I will also share one I  couldn't stand which I'm sure will come as no big surprise to many.

Little Women -  I don't actually think this was required reading for anything but I do love this book.  So much that I've read it 3 times - not bad for someone who doesn't re-read a lot.

Wuthering Heights - I'm not sure I would make it through this book now if I tried, but it did spark my interest in a lot of things Gothic.

The Scarlet Letter - Another classic I read in high school which I really enjoyed.


Beowulf - I LOVED Beowulf in college.  Does that make me weird???

To Kill a Mockingbird - I also really enjoyed this one even though I have NO desire to read the sequel.  Did it really even need one???


And now, for the classic that I couldn't stand......

Alice in Wonderland - I didn't read this in school but actually picked it up a few years ago.  I really liked the Wonderland world but wanted to smack Alice hard - the urge is STILL there.


So there you have it.  Can't wait to see everyone else's lists this week.

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21 comments:

  1. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseAugust 28, 2018 at 12:11 AM

    There are some days where I wish I read more classics and others I want to just prioritize what I want. I didn't read any of these in school, but read on my own and enjoyed Little Women, Wuthering Heights, To Kill a Mockingbird and Alice in Wonderland.

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  2. VerushkaAugust 28, 2018 at 6:59 AM

    To kill a mockingbord is one classic I do genuinely think is timeless! Did you read the sequel?

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  3. chucklesthescotAugust 28, 2018 at 7:24 AM

    I could not get into Alice in Wonderland at all! I hated Wuthering Heights with a passion I must admit! Little Women was ok but I couldn't read it again. I did read To Kill A Mockingbird and it was well written but I never really 'enjoy' books with that subject matter!

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  4. AngelaAugust 28, 2018 at 7:39 AM

    I read Wuthering Heights on my own in high school and I barely made it through!

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  5. Literary FelineAugust 28, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    I confess I was one of those kids who loved reading classics growing up--and still do, although I don't read as many of them. To Kill a Mockingbird was a favorite as was Beowulf and The Scarlet Letter. I didn't care for Wuthering Heights, surprisingly enough. Jane Eyre, though. Now that's one of my all-time favorites. Great list, Barb!

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  6. Tammy SparksAugust 28, 2018 at 9:27 AM

    I'm right there with you when it comes to Alice. In general that story is just too silly for me, although I've read some really good retellings.

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  7. AstilbeAugust 28, 2018 at 12:26 PM

    Little Women, Beowulf, and The Scarlet Letter were on our list this week, too! Nice choices there.

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.

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  8. Alice SimmonsAugust 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    I also read To Kill A Mockingbird in school, and I surprised myself with how much I actually ended up enjoying it! Wuthering Heights is one I read on my own, but still absolutely loved, even if it was a pretty long book :)

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  9. sherry fundinAugust 28, 2018 at 1:10 PM

    I've read them all but Beowulf.
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  10. Katie FitzgeraldAugust 28, 2018 at 1:13 PM

    I love To Kill a Mockingbird, but I agree that releasing the sequel (or whatever that was) was a terrible idea. I decided not to bother with it either.

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  11. GregAugust 28, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    I'm terrible at reading classics but there are a few I enjoy! I liked Beowulf too in school. Alice in Wonderland for some reason always creeped me out- I have no idea why- but I'm sure it wouldn't bother me now?!?!

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  12. Captivated ReaderAugust 28, 2018 at 2:20 PM

    To Kill A Mockingbird is one of my all time favorite novels.

    Here's a link to my TTT post for this week: https://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2018/08/top-ten-tuesday-back-to-schoollearning.html

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  13. Tracy August 28, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    I also ADORED Wuthering Heights in high school and now have quite a collection of editions. I'm terrified to read it again though because I'm worried I won't love it anymore. Great list!

    Here are my Top Ten!

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  14. Carole's Random LifeAugust 28, 2018 at 7:40 PM

    I haven't read any of these. I live in Missouri so that might be why we were always expected to read Mark Twain. I am not really a classics reader but feel like I should read To Kill a Mockingbird at some point.

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  15. Kyla @ Kyla's LibraryAugust 28, 2018 at 7:49 PM

    I read Wuthering Heights years ago and I really liked it!

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  16. UnknownAugust 28, 2018 at 8:15 PM

    For some reason I could never get into Wuthering Heights. I know it is a popular one. I did like Little Women and The Scarlet Letter very much.

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  17. BiblioSanctumAugust 29, 2018 at 12:45 AM

    It's good there were so many books you enjoyed reading in school. Can't say I liked any of the required reading in any of my high school/college courses, lol!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  18. LynnAugust 29, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    To be honest, I didn't really enjoy Alice in Wonderland. I do like Wuthering Heights! Still need to read the others you mentioned.

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  19. La La in the LibrarySeptember 3, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book of all time. 💜

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  20. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightSeptember 3, 2018 at 10:54 PM

    I do recall reading Little Women, but like you, I don't think it was required for school! I know Scarlet Letter was, and I actually didn't totally hate that! I did have to read Beowulf but I umm do not remember it, oops! One day I do want to read To Kill a Mockingbird too! Great list!

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  21. BonnieSeptember 5, 2018 at 11:53 PM

    I only read Beowulf and To Kill an Mockingbird from your list in school. I read both Little Women and Alice in Wonderland later in life. Still haven't read Wuthering Heights. I think I'm like the only one. lol

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