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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl
I didn't vote for McCullers because I have no desire to reread it. It's commonly taught in American high schools. I'd like to read something more contemporary and different so that's why I gave my vote to Ted Chiang instead.
Both are available at my libraries with no waits. Both are nominations that should lead to interesting discussion.
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This wasn't taught in my high school, or I'd have read it.
At least it was in my library, since the Chaing was not.
Seriously, though, I'd prefer reading either
Elmer Gantry or
The Old Man and the Sea. Both should be obtainable by everyone. EG is a bit longer than absolutely desirable (430 pages), but with our longer lead times I don't think that's a huge issue. (And both should provide for decent discussion.)