My TBR list is about a mile and half long and if I am being honest with myself, I know that I will not get to all of them in this lifetime. I have good intentions but I seem to add 5 new books to my pile for every one that I mark off. There are a few books on my TBR list that I actually feel a little bit guilty for not reading yet for various reasons.
I thought it would be fun to share my
Top 5 Books That I Should Have Read By Now
#5 – 11/22/63 by Stephen King
I have really read very few Stephen King books. I read a short story that he wrote while I was in high school and I didn’t care for it. I don’t remember what the short story was but I didn’t care for it at all so I avoided this author for years. I have read one or two of his newer books and enjoyed them but I would like to read some of his more popular backlist. 11/22/63 is a book that appealed to me as soon as it was released. I am really interested in anything to do with JFK’s assassination plus I love time travel. I bought this book for my kindle several years ago but it still sits there unread.
#4 – First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
I remember when this book first came out and knew that I would want to read it. I bought almost the whole series for my kindle when they went on sale several years ago but I still keep putting them off. Everything about this series calls to me. Hopefully, I make some time for this one soon.
#3 – To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
I might be one of the only people to avoid reading this book in school. I always thought of this book as something that students read because they had to – not because they want to. Over the years, I have learned that many readers love this story. I feel like I am missing out and hope to read it someday although I have no interest in reading Go Set a Watchman.
#2 – Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
I am a card carrying Ilona Andrews fan club member. (Just kidding – I don’t even know if such a thing exists. Tell me if it does and I might just join up.) I have read the first book in this series twice and I still haven’t moved forward in the series and I can’t even tell you why. I own this book both on audible and on my kindle so I really have no excuse.
#1 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
I know. I should be ashamed. I haven’t read Harry Potter. To be fair, I’m old. I didn’t grow up with Harry Potter. Instead, my kids grew up with Harry Potter. I feel like I am the only book nerd out there that has not read these books and I think I would probably like them. I have the whole series and I have plans to read them but haven’t actually done it yet. I am a little afraid that my expectations for this series has been set so high that I will be disappointed.
What are some of the books that you feel like you should have read by now?
I love Harry Potter! I'm nearly 43 now and I only started reading them when I was at the time book 5 was coming out. They are my ultimate comfort reads-laughs, tears and action! I read To Kill a mocking bird at school and didn't like it-well written-yes, but not the kind of book I read for fun. I haven't read the Stephen King one as I haven't really enjoyed his recent work.
We are actually about the same age, Chuckles. I think that I would really like Harry Potter and don't know why I have put it off. I am pretty sure that if I were still a kid when the books came out I would have read them. I feel like I should give To Kill a Mockingbird a try but toss it aside if I don't care for it.
Harry Potter is so on my list. I am going to try and do the audios over the summer. Also Outlander is another I really should have read already. And my classic is Pride & Prejudice. I actually just got the audio so I can finally get to it! Great post!!
I checked Pride and Prejudice out from the library a couple of years ago….and hated it. I returned it without even finishing it. I don't always get along with the classics. I do love Outlander though.
I too need to read First Grave on the Right! What a great list! (I cannot wait until you read Harry Potter!!)
I’m scared to admit which books I haven’t read. I grew up with Harry Potter, so I’ve loved it since I was a kid. To Kill A Mockingbird is another favorite. I used to read everything that Stephen King wrote, but I’ve gotten hugely behind in the past 10 years. I haven’t read 11/22/63 yet.
Aj @ Read All The Things!
OK…so I've read several on your list including "The First Grave on the Right" which is great and humorous and "11/22/63" which is monstrous and so worth the effort. I refuse to think about the books I'll never get read. The afterlife has to have a library right?
I would have trouble narrowing it down to just five. Haha! You picked some good ones. Hope you get the chance to enjoy them soon.
Yes to 4, 3 and 1. I read Bayou Moon a couple of years ago. I didn't enjoy it quite as much. But man, you need to read Charley Davidson! It's such a fantastic series!
oh wow just five???? I could never do that, there are so many books I need to get read. I do want to try out Darynda Jones so much though. And yeah Bayou Moon is also on my list.