I've read about 75% of the list and you got me thinking about some I haven't read yet. I didn't see Chekhov on there- he's great. I've only read parts of the Bible- it's just not my thing. At one point in my life I gave up fiction and only read non-fiction but I'm back- nothing like a good story. And what about John Steinbeck?? He was amazing!!! To Kill a Mockingbird is by far one of my fav books. I also like to re-read books. People think I'm crazy but some books are THAT good. One of my favorite contemporary writers is Pat Conroy. He is soooooo deep. I get completely lost in his work. And when William Styron wrote Sophie's Choice I don't think I ate or slept until I finished it :D Thanks for the great post!!