it doesn’t have to be your favorite book or anything. It can be any book that you find yourself thinking of with a sense of pride for having read it.
Personally, I am really proud of myself for not DNFing A Little Life and pushing forward. I read a very good chunk of that book with tears running down my face–mind you, I was reading it on my phone during lectures for the entirety of my first semester last year–and I was always on the verge of putting it down just because of the horrible content. Also, it was pretty long; too long, actually. So when I was done, I was simultaneously Heartbroken, broken (just like in general), and relieved. It was truly a feat.
An honorable mention is A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, because I swear to God I did not understand a single thing about it even 10 chapters in. Charles Dickens is too much.
The Count of Monte Cristo, just bc it’s so long. I love being able to say I’ve read it.
This was my pick too! Did it take me a year of inconsistent reading - yes. Am I glad I read it - also yes.
I was told to pick this one up. Hope to dedicate some time for this one.
Oh yes! I love that book. I’ve read it several times.
Also came to say this! Such a good book, but oh so long 🥴
I love this book. It got me through an incredibly rough pregnancy where I had intense insomnia. I didn’t realize how long it was because I was just filling hours of not being able to sleep.
One of only two books I’ve read twice. The other washing Lord of the Rings