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Fave books of all time!
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By
jon allen lopez
A collection of stories that shaped my perspective, sparked emotions, and stayed with me long after the last page.
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Scout’s view of that Southern town still sneakily teaches me about empathy and justice, even decades later.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Reading this back when I was 16 felt like stepping into a chilling “what if” and ew, some of it still feels a little too close to home.
1984 by George Orwell
“I cheer for Elizabeth Bennet like she’s my best friend putting the stiffest gents in their place. with charm.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Simple yet profound—this little fox and prince stick with you and make you wonder about what's truly important.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry
A story of dreams, love, and the pursuit of something that might never truly exist. The ending still haunts me.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Holden Caulfield is a mess, but somehow relatable. It felt like reading a teenager’s raw thoughts.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The March sisters taught me about love, resilience, and finding joy in simple things.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Every page feels like a quiet piece of wisdom. A book about chasing dreams and listening to your heart.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A futuristic society that feels eerily relevant today. Happiness at what cost?
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Anne’s optimism is contagious. This book makes me appreciate nature and imagination more.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Dark, intense, and wildly romantic in the most chaotic way.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
A psychological rollercoaster. I felt every ounce of guilt and madness with Raskolnikov.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Strong, independent heroine with a story that mixes love and self-respect.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Books being illegal? This story feels like a warning we should all take seriously.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
There’s something magical about healing and growth in a hidden garden.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by Death itself, this story is heartbreakingly beautiful. I cried, a lot.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
