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A Reading List From Rory Gilmore

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The kind of books that make you pause, underline sentences, and think about them for days. A mix of classics, modern fiction, poetry, and plays that shaped generations of readers and might just change how you see the world. ☕📚
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Classic Literature

 
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If you’ve ever judged someone too quickly or been judged yourself, this one reminds you that first impressions rarely tell the whole story. Surprisingly witty and endlessly charming.
Pride and Prejudice (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)
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A beautiful reminder that sometimes we fall in love with an idea more than a person. Glamorous on the surface, devastating underneath.
General Fiction Books: Bestsellers, New Releases & More
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Read this when the world feels fake and you’re trying to figure out where you belong. Messy, lonely, and painfully human.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger - Goodreads
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This made me question how much we’re willing to sacrifice just to stay admired. Dark, philosophical, and unforgettable.
The Picture of Dorian Gray | Barnes & Noble®
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The kind of book that makes you suspicious of everything after you finish it. Terrifying because it never feels completely impossible.
1984 | Barnes & Noble®
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You’ll laugh, then realize you’re laughing at something tragic. Chaos has never been written this brilliantly.
Catch-22 | Barnes & Noble®
 
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Read it when you want to feel understood, not fixed. Quietly heartbreaking without ever asking for your pity.
The Bell Jar (P.S. Series) | Barnes & Noble®
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A gentle invitation to slow down and ask yourself what actually matters. Less about escaping society than understanding yourself.
Walden | Barnes & Noble®
 
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A coming-of-age adventure that quietly asks difficult questions about morality, freedom, and growing up.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Signature Classics)
 
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This isn’t about crime—it’s about what guilt does to a person. Intense, psychological, and impossible to forget.
Crime and Punishment | Barnes & Noble®
 
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One of those books that quietly changes the way you think about kindness and justice. Simple, compassionate, and timeless.
To Kill a Mockingbird (Pulitzer Prize Winner) | Barnes & Noble®
 
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A reminder that love alone isn’t always enough. Beautiful, tragic, and deeply honest about human desire.
Anna Karenina | Barnes & Noble®

Modern Fiction

 
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If you’ve ever wanted to romanticize academia, read this first. Gorgeous writing hiding something deeply unsettling.
The Secret History - Barnes & Noble
 
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It’s about all the conversations people never have. Quiet, intimate, and painfully realistic.
Normal People | Barnes & Noble®
 
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Every sentence feels like poetry. Read it slowly it deserves your full attention.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous | Barnes & Noble®