The Best Piece of "Literature" I've Ever Read... by Megan Porter

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

2024-10-09 13:05:20 UTC

I read the book when I was like 12, and I swear I matured like 5 years after reading it, I am not sure how many books could do that.

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien

2024-10-09 13:05:59 UTC

J.R.R Tolkien may have been too descriptive, but he wrote beautifully and created a huge, fleshed out diverse universe that would affect readers (and viewers) for years to come.

Wolf Hallow by Lauren Wolk

2024-10-09 13:06:32 UTC

Wolf hallow by Lauren Wolk was such a good book it was historical fiction and it taught lessons on real life situations today. Highly recommended!

Harry Potter J.K. Rowling

2024-10-09 13:06:49 UTC

One of my all-time favorites ever. I've read the series multiple times and each time I get something new from the text. It really is for all ages.

The first to die at the end -Adam Silvera

2024-10-09 13:06:52 UTC

I think this because the title of the book told me the premace of it but i still ended up forgeting and really wanting to them to miraculously stay alive - This book had me intrigued the whole time and i will remember it forever

Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

2024-10-09 13:07:02 UTC

It taught me to accept people who are different from you and to be myself

A Stolen Life: A Memoir by Jaycee Lee Dugard

anabellap48 — 2024-10-09 13:07:11 UTC

This story was a challenging read, it stuck with me because it was her true and horrifying life it gave me insight into the corruptness of this world.

The Shining by Stephen King

2024-10-09 13:07:12 UTC

I read this book last summer and it was a really fun book for me although a little hard to get into at the start.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

2024-10-09 13:07:25 UTC

This is the best piece of Literature to me and I believe this because of how much the books impact a kid's life with the funny humor, how relatable it is and the life lessons

Educated by Tara Westover

2024-10-09 13:08:00 UTC

It gave me a different perspective on life and I loved how it was written.

The Holy Bible

2024-10-09 13:08:04 UTC

The Bible is the best piece of literature. What makes it so special is how it can impact your life and help you grow as a person.

"Salve Regina", A Song

2024-10-09 13:08:33 UTC

While this musical piece may not fit some people's perception of what "literature" truly is, I believe that it fits all the standards. The composer, through various musical tropes and gorgeous language, communicates the message of a thankful people praising an entity. This message of unification plucked my heart strings every time I sang it. Overall, this is my favorite piece of literature I have ever come across.

"Lord of the flies" by William Golding

2024-10-09 13:09:12 UTC

I picked this book because of its popularity and is considered a all time classic still being studied in schools today

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

2024-10-09 13:09:43 UTC

I read this book for the first time in ninth grade and it has stuck with me ever since. It conveys a lot of themes of love, loss and human nature.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

2024-10-09 13:09:43 UTC

I really liked this book and it was diverse, there were a lot of different themes, as it goes from human to dog

The Hate You Give- Angie Thomas

2024-10-09 13:09:55 UTC

This is the best piece of literature I've read because it has had a huge impact on me and made me understand more about injustice systems. I would recommend!

The Toll by Neal Shusterman

2024-10-09 13:09:56 UTC

The Toll is a very good piece and it made me feel like the world is way better than it is in the book you can see how being power hungry can rule someone's life for always wanting more and not caring about others, doing the right thing for the world is a very important lesson portrayed through the book.

Freak Boy by Kristin Elizabeth Clark

2024-10-09 13:10:09 UTC

Freak Boy is a heavy-topic poem book that encourages readers to examine how they treat others who are different from them.

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

2024-10-09 13:10:44 UTC

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson is a true story about a wrongfully convicted man on death row. It has an amazing story and teaches lessons about real-life situations living as a minority in the south.

"Unwind" by Neal Shusterman

2024-10-09 13:11:04 UTC

This book and the rest of the series masterfully illustrate a beautifully dystopian world navigating the complex relationships between family, friends, and the supposedly unethical system developed in the world of "Unwind". I found this book suspenseful and emotional and would definitely recommend reading it.

Red seas under red skies by Scott Lynch

2024-10-09 13:11:05 UTC

Shows two protagonists who don't just agree on everything and enable each other, but instead their personalities often lead to them opposing each other as much as the antagonists.

When I was the Greatest - Jason Reynolds

2024-10-09 13:11:06 UTC

This story has stayed with me since I read it. It was a fun, quick read that gave me a new perspective on the characters' lives.

red rising

2024-10-09 13:11:52 UTC

space fascism

Looking for Alaska

2024-10-09 13:12:24 UTC

Hands down such a good book! Big twist ending!

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

2024-10-09 13:37:51 UTC

I read this book in middle school, it was the first time I felt connected to the characters that I was reading about. I didn’t know how it felt to care for a character that never existed other than in the pages of a book. It will forever be one of my favorite books.

If You Tell- Gregg Olsen

2024-10-09 13:55:15 UTC

This book tells the true story of three daughters under the guardianship of a sadistic mother. This book used words to convey the story and details of the survivors.

Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins

2024-10-09 13:56:21 UTC

This book taught me so much about finding motivation to persevere through different challenges that life can throw at you

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

2024-10-09 13:56:34 UTC

I remember this being my favorite books to read when I was younger

Daisy jones & the six

2024-10-09 13:56:55 UTC

This book is so good, it goes through daisy jones life as she is growing famous, the struggle and joy of it all. The romance and heartbreak she experienced. Overall an impactful book

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

2024-10-09 13:56:57 UTC

Reading this book changed my outlook on how I should treat those around me and to not take my life for granted. I also cried a lot!

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan

2024-10-09 13:57:19 UTC

This was the book that made me appreciate reading even though I don't do it very much

The Cellar by Natasha Preston

2024-10-09 13:57:37 UTC

this book will always be one of my favorites i’ve read it multiple times already, the book just flows really well and the story line is amazing. there’s a lot more plot twists than you’d expect

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

2024-10-09 13:57:54 UTC

I think just the Pittacus Lore writes this book is just really addicting it just draws me in to keep reading so I think it's a pretty darn good piece of literature.

It starts with us - Colleen Hoover

2024-10-09 13:58:12 UTC

This book tells a great story and it’s wrote really well with a great story line

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

2024-10-09 13:58:31 UTC

This book taught me that at the end of our lives, what matters most is not what we have accomplished, learned, earned, or own. But it is the relationships we make and the legacy we leave. This book changed me as a reader AND a person.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

2024-10-09 13:58:51 UTC

I first read the novel in sophomore year and it left such an impact on my life because of how it changed the way I view the world and my life that I have continued to re-read it every year to further explore the meaning the story has

The Twilight Saga Stephanie Meyer

calih49 — 2024-10-09 13:58:54 UTC

This book was the first long chapter book I remember reading besides Harry Potter and even now I still love both the books and the movies. They just are so iconic to me and when I think of the word "book series" Twilight is what comes to mind.

A lesson Before Dying

2024-10-09 13:59:07 UTC

this was the first book I read that really engaged me and made me think about life and the opportunities that people often take fo granted. It will always be one of my favorite reads.

"The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead.

2024-10-09 13:59:22 UTC

This book was one of the most powerful and emotional books I've ever read, and it tells a very important story.

Dharma Punx by Noah Levine

2024-10-09 13:59:27 UTC

This book is not only an engaging and memorable memoir, but is one of the best and most passionate love letters to Buddhism and Punk subculture dating the 1970s and 1980s.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

2024-10-09 14:00:10 UTC

I picked this book because the characters made me laugh and cry. Even with the old language I felt like I was transported into the world and learned lessons about life and love and how the expectations of society shape woman but also how if you are strong you might be judged but there are still people that love you. It was fantastic and I felt like I was a different person after reading it.

Circe by Madeline Miller

2024-10-09 14:02:23 UTC

I read this book after reading The Song of Achilles, also written by Madeline Miller, which is another one of my favorite pieces of writing. Circe follows a minor goddess who was banished from her home as a child. Throughout the book, she has to learn who to trust, and who to defend herself against by using her newly found powers. When reading this, we get to see how she interacts with people that visit her secluded home, and she learns that she can love and be loved.

The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins

2024-10-09 14:02:45 UTC

The Hunger Game s is the best book because it is such a different concept from other books and was made into very popular movies

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds

2024-10-09 14:03:18 UTC

This book was one of the first books I set time aside to read and I am glad I did. It emphasizes the unfortunate reality of many lives due to racial inequality. It is one of those heavy truth books that hits you hard. Highly recommend.

milk and honey by rupi kapur

2024-10-09 14:05:23 UTC

i believe that this is a great from of literature because there is shift between abstract fiction and non fiction poetry.

"Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

2024-10-09 14:07:31 UTC

I had chosen this book to talk about, because it is such a powerful and strong book that goes through a 16 year old African American boys life and how he is put on trial for a crime he had not committed. The book shows how he goes through these struggles and how he makes a movie about it.

The Hate You give By Angie THomas

2024-10-09 14:07:32 UTC

This is an amazing book. It raises awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement while also providing an interesting perspective on being black in society.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

2024-10-09 15:52:49 UTC

This book truly allows you to experience a ocean of emotions unlike any book I have ever read.

A Dogs Purpose - W. Bruce Cameron

camaronr32 — 2024-10-09 15:52:54 UTC

Cried every time I've read it.

In Cold Blood -Truman Capote

2024-10-09 15:53:12 UTC

It’s a rather basic book but I remember it the most of books I’ve read in recent times. The writing of the book throughout the investigation was interesting and kept me invested.

I survive series

2024-10-09 15:53:16 UTC

These books always gave me a different perspective about that well known disasters that happened throughout my younger years.

Look Back by Tatsuki Fujimoto

2024-10-09 15:53:58 UTC

This book honestly changed my life. If you aren't an artist, you wouldn't fully understand it, but for those who do, it's a masterpiece.

Any Poetry Book By Rupi Kaur

2024-10-09 15:54:16 UTC

I have read all of her books and the way she writes, I juts LOVE

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower By: Stephen Chbosky

2024-10-09 15:54:37 UTC

I thought that this book was the best piece of literature partly because this is my favorite book and partly because of the message and the struggles that many people went through during this book.

Dry

2024-10-09 15:54:43 UTC

It’s memoir of an alcoholic drug addict. He also has a prequel of his childhood, which is a little more absurd and comedic while Dry is relatively serious.

Scar Island- Dan Gemeinhart

2024-10-09 15:55:06 UTC

Makes you think about how justice is carried out in a society with laws and how power is distributed in a society without.

We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter

2024-10-09 15:55:14 UTC

I read this book in middle school and I still remember and love it. It was one of the first books I read that showed me the pain people can face, especially in war.

The One And Only Ivan

joshuab70 — 2024-10-09 15:55:18 UTC

If my definition of good literature is the lession learned from it and emotional growth. This book gives me more understanding and depth of emotion.

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant

2024-10-09 15:55:35 UTC

This book inspired me to form my option on hard work and what it means and what it takes to be successful.

A Feast for Crows by George R.R Martin

romant44 — 2024-10-09 15:55:40 UTC

This book is written so well, and It gives so much depth to each and every character. The story is written so excellently, and also there is just so much going on.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

2024-10-09 15:56:02 UTC

This story captivated me until the very end, sharing the complexities of the relationship between two of the main characters and the wild plot twist at the end!

The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

2024-10-09 15:56:24 UTC

This is my favorite book, and i have reread it 3 times since 10th grade. The characters and the themes throughout the book grasped my attention right away and have me still thinking about the story.

Out of My Mind by Sharon M Draper

2024-10-09 15:56:48 UTC

I read this book in middle school and it told the story of a girl who has cerebral palsy. She isn't able to walk or talk, but it tells the story through her thoughts. It's an easy read but it is completely different from anything I've ever read before.

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

2024-10-09 15:57:47 UTC

I chose this book because of the past-to-present perspectives and the effects ones childhood can have on their future self.

Monday's not coming By Tiffany Jackson

2024-10-09 15:58:04 UTC

Monday's not coming by Tiffany Jackson was a very complex book full of mystery. This book was probably the best book i've ever read, and it shows how you never know what someone is going through. I highly recommend it.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

2024-10-09 15:58:15 UTC

This is the best piece of literature to me because it taught me to rise above the situation that you were raised in. When reading this I didn't want to stop, and it kept me interested enough to make me want to read outside of class. The form of literature made it sooo much more interesting to read!

Night by Elie Wiesel

2024-10-09 15:59:27 UTC

Night by Elie Wiesel is a book released in 1958, it depicts a concentration camp during the world war, It is written in a complex and emotional way that can make the reader feel for the characters. It's short and a quick read (I definitely recommend it)

The Giver by Lois Lowry

2024-10-09 15:59:35 UTC

This book truly allows you to experience a ocean of emotions unlike any book I have ever read.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

2024-10-09 16:00:11 UTC

Schwab wrote with emotionally moving word choice and created engaging time shifts between periods of the MC's life.

Beartown by Fredrik Backman

2024-10-09 16:02:54 UTC

This book narrarates a vivid town of so many realistic and diverse individuals. This novel contains love itself and what it means to lose in life, repeatedly. This novel hurt me. Backman is able to enrage me at society's narratives.

One Way or Another by Kara McDowell

2024-10-09 16:04:05 UTC

It really reflected the way I felt when I was struggling with anxiety, and it also thought me some ways to cope with it.

The Horizon by Ji-hun Jeong

2024-10-09 16:44:40 UTC

The Horizon is a book that shakes your heart and core of what a manga could be. This manga covers 2 cover young kids trying to escape a world were war is a constant.

Warning there is some gruesome scenes!

They both die In the end

2024-10-09 17:32:18 UTC

This book is about Rufus and Mateo and they both get a call from something called death-cast letting them know they have 24 hours to live. I'm still reading this book but it's pretty good so far.

Probably Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck

2024-10-09 17:32:21 UTC

It’s impossible to pick a single book, there’s so many parts of so many different books that have brought me a lot of meaning and pleasure. But when steinbeck walks in an empty hotel room and bit by bit discovers who the previous inhabitants was, I thought the man was a genius.

Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

mazonnahh59 — 2024-10-09 18:11:15 UTC

I read this book freshman year and it was captivating to read and see the complex relationships between the characters throughout the book. There was a really good plot twist at the end as well. It's a good book I recommend!

- Mazonnah Holiday

Milk and Honey - Rupi Kaur

2024-10-09 18:21:22 UTC

This book was very moving in a way that changed my perspective on challenging topics. The course of events and healing Kaur takes the reader on is a journey I´ve never read in any book before.

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

2024-10-09 18:56:19 UTC

I like this book “the most” because it was what originally got me into reading. I don’t consider myself the most intense reader however this book showed me that sometime if I find something I enjoy enough, reading isn’t actually that bad. It’s from a perspective of Leo who watches the new girl come to his school. She calls herself Stargirl and is completely out of the ordinary in a very ordinary Texas town.

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

2024-10-09 19:00:43 UTC

This was truly a good piece of literature because it got me into more complicated books setting the path for my future reads. Its overall tone and appeal to humanity as a dog was flawless throughout the story, and I think I'll re-read it again one day for old memories. (There's also a movie, in case you're thinking that you want to know what this is about in the least amount of time possible).

Fly a Little Higher - Laura Sobiech

2024-10-11 15:28:46 UTC

This book taught me how lucky you are to be alive and how you need to take advantage of every moment you have while you're alive.

The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini

2024-10-11 15:54:47 UTC

I read this book in 8th grade after Mrs Vogel told me to read A thousand Splendid Suns and i remember it being really good.

Some of my Favorite Books, By Baylor

2024-10-11 17:20:03 UTC

Let's see...

Literally everything by Rick Riordan, Good Omens, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Watergate: A Revised History, uhhh I'll edit this later.