College can be very overwhelming at times when reading assignments seem like a never-ending to-do list. It is no secret that those who major in English have developed a thick skin when it comes to multitasking between readings. As an undergraduate, it's super important to read outside of class in order to develop a well-rounded opinion on current issues. Plus, it's just nice to engage with people that read.
Students should be able to develop a personal relationship with reading that surpasses that of completing assignments and meeting graduation requirements. We do live, of course, in the age of Netflix in which entertainment is only but a click away. Still, we should be able to dedicate time to books and forming our own opinions about them. Here is a list of a combination of classics and other books that have surprised me along the way:
