Of course, having just read through my friend, Simonne’s, 15 books in 5 minutes (note that she claims she wrote her whole post in 5 minutes. I took 45. Hmmm), I have realized that my favorite classic of all time is not on my list (it is on hers, though).
I could argue that it is in The Pantheon of books, and that it goes without saying that it is not only a favorite, but has an inexorable ‘classic’ status. Did I really need to mention it in my 15 books in 15 minutes? (I should say that it took me less than 7 minutes to come up with my list.)
Um, yes. I did. I should have to revoke my ‘awesome English teacher’ status – for at least a week.
The book is: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. I first read it because I had to teach it, and I discovered magic. I did everything in my power to make my students love it as much as I did – for the simply told moral tale, and for the never to be repeated writing of Harper Lee. I guess when you win the Pulitzer for your first novel, the pressure to produce a second one can be great.
Phew. Glad I got that off my chest.
Sandy Barker | Author 
It is an amazing book.
And I’m sure I’m going to keep thinking of books I missed – maybe that’s why you’re supposed to take your time with this and not rush like we did! Typical Simonne and Sandy! He he. And please let me add that I gave myself 5 minutes to think of the list but more than 5 to write the post! I don’t think I can even type that fast! 😉
I did think it really weird that TKAMB wasn’t in your 15 books entry, so very relieved to see it now!!