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Figarosmom

(14,643 posts) Thu Jun 25, 2026, 03:16 AM 8 hrs ago

6 books worth a reread as an adult

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I think I'm going to find my old copies or just get new ones for my daughter for her birthday. I remember she liked all of them when she was young. But especially The Outsiders.

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6 books worth a reread as an adult (Original Post) Figarosmom 8 hrs ago OP

I never read The Outsiders, but now that I'm Haggard Celine 8 hrs ago #1

A great list concisely presented GreatGazoo 6 hrs ago #2

Haggard Celine

(17,994 posts)

1. I never read The Outsiders, but now that I'm

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 03:33 AM

8 hrs ago

reminded of it, I think I'll read that next. It's always cool to find a classic that you never got around to reading.

GreatGazoo

(4,805 posts)

2. A great list concisely presented

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 05:36 AM

6 hrs ago

Catcher in the Rye
To Kill A Mockingbird
The Outsiders
The Body
Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Kite Runner

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