101 Books to Read Before College - College Board Approved
I'm well aware that involved parents, homeschoolers, and teachers search for the top books students should read before going to college.
Several years ago The College Board released a list of 101 books they recommended all college-bound students should read. I remember saving this list and I've since shared it (and printed it out) many times. However, looking up every book can be a painful process. So we've assembled the list and included direct links to Amazon, World Cat (library locator), and even an Amazon Kindle search.
The book list should be organized alphabetically by author name.
Some of the books also include a Lexile text measure. This was a detail worth including. This measurement indicates how hard a specific book is to comprehend. So, it makes sense to include this on a college bound reading list. If you've never heard of this measurement, you'll benefit from reading the Lexile overview or watching the six minute YouTube video.
Classic Books to Read Before College
- Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassWritten by: Douglass, Frederick | Lexile scale: 1080Library Search
- One Day in the Life of Ivan DenisovichWritten by: Solzhenitsyn, Alexander | Lexile scale: 900Library Search
There you have it, 101 of the most important books to read before you go to college.
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