NY Librarians : Arts

Megan Willett Sep. 9, 2013, 11:30 AM

Books have the profound capacity to stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Whether they're written for children, sci-fi lovers, mathematicians, or fiction aficionados, certain stories transcend their genre and should be read by everyone.

In a recent Reddit thread, users were asked what is a book that everyone needs to read at least once in their life?

Here are the top 35 books based on Reddit responses.

Click here to see the books »

You already know that JBC's website is a great place to find book reviews, blog posts from authors, reading lists, and news from around the Jewish book world, but did you know that JBC now has a dedicated section (and staff person!) to give book clubs that little bit extra? JBC's new book club section puts reviews, discussion questions and reading lists all in one place, offers weekly book picks chosen with book clubs in mind, and has introduced two new services—personalized book recommendations and the chance for book clubs to video chat with authors! Want to have the author at your next book club meeting and find out just what they meant with that ending? Register for JBC Live Chat!

Do you dread coming up with suggestions for your next book? JBC will do it for you!
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