Reading List: Acclaimed books I enjoyed reading

I must say I don't find all acclaimed books impressive. Therefore, I decided to make a short list of classics I love.

1. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter- Carson McCullers was only 23 when she wrote this insightful book, exploring the thoughts of unsettled minds. "When a person knows and can't make the others understand, what does he do? (p. 69)" is a powerful question asked by one of the characters in this book. It is one of those books that help you become an independent thinker. 
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls & The Old Man And The Sea- I love Ernest Hemingway's writing style. His ability to show rather than tell is remarkable. I think those books are great for discussions and for reference for aspiring writers. 
3. Animal Farm- I read this book through my sister. I think this book is not only symbolic of the Russian Revolution of 1917 but can be used to describe different moments throughout the history of humanity. 
4. The Catcher in The Rye- It was J. D. Salinger's first novel. I read it in high school. Indeed, it was one of the few books I enjoyed reading. It's very different from other 1950's novels. 

Reading List

Those are books I read and enjoyed. They are also perfect for book clubs and discussions because of their short-story format.

1. The Ice at The Bottom of The World- This collection of short-stories by Mark Richard captures the life of troubled people living in the South. One of the short stories was supposed to be made into a movie. It is still in development. 
2. In Praise of Island Women and Other Crimes- Our very own Brenda Flanagan wrote this collection of short stories depicting the reality and dreams of Caribbean women. It is indeed humorous and witty. 
3. Let The Great World Spin- This book by Colum McCan is made of interconnected short stories taking place in the Big Apple. 
4. Demian- This is a great book for independent thinkers! I love it! Hermann Hesse, who wrote this book, was also considered someone in search of self-knowledge.
5. The House on Mango Street- This collection of vignettes by Sandra Cisneros is one of the best books I read in high school.