r/books discussion

So we already have a great list of classics as required readings in schools, but the attitude towards them is usually met by a groan from those who aren't like us and don't read for the enjoyment of reading.

What books would you love to see on a required reading list that's more recent and you think would be relevant to those who are in middle to high school?

A weird one, which I think would be fun but teach a lot about cultural divides and war would be World War Z. It's a pretty realistic account on what would possibly happen whether it's zombies or something completely different.