Reading - Helps prepare for CR?

Test Preparation SAT Preparation
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<p>I've begun reading extensively (well, I've always read a lot, but now I am beginning to focus on classic literature, in order to prepare myself for the SATs.) And so far, I've been loving it. I've finished about sixteen books on the College Board Summer reading list, and I've enjoyed many of the books. However, I've been randomly choosing books on the list to start reading, and this week, I've stumbled upon the revered Faulkner. The Sound and the Fury. Need I say more? I am beyond lost and cannot understand a single thing that is written (I blame my lack of concentration.) Perhaps it is because I am a novice toward reading such complicated works. Anyhoo, I was wondering if there were any recommendations on the list that particularly were enjoyable or helped tremendously on test-taking skills. Or, any books I should save for the end. The random method seems to be failing me. I think it might be easier on myself if I start with enjoyable/easy books. I plan to finish up Faulkner towards the end of the list...it's just so darn hard.</p>

<p>Here's the list: </p>

<p>-- Beowulf
Achebe, Chinua Things Fall Apart
Agee, James A Death in the Family
Austen, Jane Pride and Prejudice
Baldwin, James Go Tell It on the Mountain
Beckett, Samuel Waiting for Godot
Bellow, Saul The Adventures of Augie March<br>
Bront</p>

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<p>I don't think you have to read the whole book, and you're wasting your time, I think</p>

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<p>But I love reading them! I don't read for the sole purpose of SAT improvement, I read because I like to. I just wanted suggestions as to what I should read next. Randomly choosing results in me reading a lot of books that I do not enjoy. I'd much rather read a book that people find enjoyable.</p>

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<p>Well to be honest, I don't like old books, so I can't really help you there</p>

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<p>How do you choose what to read next then?</p>

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<p>Read something recent, like new from Barnes and Noble</p>

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<p>Personally, I like reading the old books. I find myself comparing books that are written decades apart. I think It's interesting once you start finding similarities and differences. But then again, people have always told me I'm a old-kind of person. The time in life I look forward to the most is when I'm a senior (citizen). That's just my personal opinion.</p>

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<p>lol...I'm sorry, I just don't find too much wealth in older literature</p>

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<p>That's fine. Any good current books? I'm up for anything. I just find myself constantly running out of ideas as to what to read. Then I turned to the list, because my GC recommended it. I said, why not? I just like reading a lot.</p>

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<p>is that a list of books that you have read?</p>

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<p>Oh read "Kaffir Boy" it be good</p>

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<p>Oh, no! I would have to be a reading machine to accomplish that many! That's the list that I was choosing from. Just looking for recommendations (doesn't have to be just on that list)</p>

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<p>Well someone finished ALL those books on that list from freshman to senior year...I hope you aren't that crazy</p>

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<p>Wow. I was just thinking a quarter of them, at most. Did they spend every waking moment with a book in front of their face? That's incredible. 101 books is a LOT of reading!</p>

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<p>Perhaps when I'm 70, I'll finish up the list! I dream of that day...</p>

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<p>we were required to read a quite a few of those books in school though, so its not that bad but still is a lot</p>

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<p>i've condensed your list to books that are relatively easy and enjoyable.</p>

<p>Achebe, Chinua Things Fall Apart
Austen, Jane Pride and Prejudice
Bront</p>

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<p>Thanks! That was just what I was looking for. Guess I'll be busy reading away the summer!</p>

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<p>Read The Picture of Dorian Gray. I REPEAT: READ THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY.</p>

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<p>what is it about? is it good?</p>