But at the same time, I'm also kinda excited to read them, obviously, because they are all on my 'to read' list... but for different reasons I have been putting them off.
The Canterbury Tales: this one was assigned reading from my Humanities class in college, meaning that during the first week(the week I pretended to be studious) I read halfway through the first chapter. I think 'assigned' books tend to give me a mental block.
East of Eden: Steinbeck. I can't decide if I hated Grapes of Wrath because I was too young to appreciate it, or if I just don't like Steinbeck(or that particular book). In either case, I've been putting this one off.
Les Miserables: I am actually REALLY excited to read this one, but as you can see, it's about as big as they come. My goal for 2011 is to read 50 books. I think I have to save this one for book #50, just to make sure I have enough time to finish. Matt is reading it right now and loving it.
The Brothers Karamazov: Ugh. Dostoevsky. Author of my least favorite book, possible ever(The Idiot). I have heard good things about this book though, and I figured I needed to give him at least one more chance before I swear off Russian Literature... okay, so I can't dot that, I still need to read Crime and Punishment and Anna Karenina.
David Copperfield: I love Dickens, so like Les Mis, I am excited to read this book but am intimidated by the size. Isn't it a beautiful copy of the book though? I'm slightly obsessed with leather bound books right now.
Ahhh, my 'must read' list is about as long as Les Mis. Have you read any of these books? Any words of wisdom or other books you consider 'must reads'?
