3.97 avg rating — 2,832,540 ratings

"Bradbury is a true artist...he weaves analogies and allusions into his story so well. It's just a tapestry of metaphor. Love this book!"

3.70 avg rating — 3,197,249 ratings

"I used this book for every AP essay I wrote...this and Death of a Salesman could cover just about every major theme in literature. Plus, it's just a good story (I love Simon!)"

4.02 avg rating — 4,543,870 ratings

"Orwell is just so good with allegory."

3.60 avg rating — 232,217 ratings

"I still look back fondly on this book. It was one of my favourite things I read in high school."

4.13 avg rating — 1,875,142 ratings

"So creepy but so well-written. Wilde is a genius with words!"

4.25 avg rating — 719,471 ratings

"Oh, I absolutely adore this book. Great twist at the end."

4.40 avg rating — 295,966 ratings

""The Black Cat" is the best one!"

4.12 avg rating — 2,804,994 ratings

"If it was just list of children's books, this would be number one. Best book written for young adults EVER!"

4.06 avg rating — 608,847 ratings

"This is more than just a children's book. The wordplay and puns make it worth reading as an adult."

4.30 avg rating — 511,902 ratings

"Oh, Francie Nolan...such a beautiful character and wonderful story."

4.30 avg rating — 326,150 ratings

"I love all the Sherlock Holmes tales. I include them all with this entry."

4.06 avg rating — 258,407 ratings

"My favorite Shakespeare comedy!"

4.35 avg rating — 9,898,056 ratings

"Best new book for young adults I've read in a long time (even though it did steal the plot from Battle Royale). "

3.80 avg rating — 3,890,179 ratings

"A staple in all high school curriculum and rightly so."

3.81 avg rating — 1,022,781 ratings

"I'm not a big "chick lit" fan, but this book is special. Hilarious and fun!"

4.11 avg rating — 101,593 ratings

"Beautiful tale. Everyone should read it!"

4.29 avg rating — 108,503 ratings

"Almost all the stories are sad, but I love his fairly tales, especially "The Little Mermaid.""

4.27 avg rating — 1,612,573 ratings

"I include all of Christie's work with this entry. "

4.06 avg rating — 90,869 ratings

"Oddly funny and tragic at the same time. Great story!"

3.89 avg rating — 109,714 ratings

4.27 avg rating — 947,567 ratings

"Even more satirical than the film. If it's one of my favourite movies, you know the book had to make my top 30."

3.83 avg rating — 664,515 ratings

"Great little short work. "