Nora Roberts's Reading List

The romance novelist and, writing as J. D. Robb, the author, most recently, of "Obsession in Death," thinks all world leaders should be required to read "Catch-22," and "then give a book report to prove they understood it."

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By the Book: Nora Roberts (2015)

NYT By the Book column (2015-02-11).

Source: www.nytimes.com

Lost Lake

Sarah Addison Allen · Buy on Amazon

"It was absolutely lovely. Warm, touching, quirky, magical, with writing that manages to be lyrical and accessible at the same time."

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee · Buy on Amazon

"I reread "To Kill a Mockingbird" every few years because for me, it's as close to a perfect book that's ever been written."

The Crystal Cave

Mary Stewart · Buy on Amazon

"I recently reread "The Crystal Cave" — again. Her skill with language and characters, at blending romance and suspense, transcends time."

Jane Eyre

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"It simply has it all — a marvelous, compelling story told brilliantly, wonderfully realized characters, a gorgeous love story, evocative settings. And the madwoman in the attic. Hard to top it."

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins · 2008 · Buy on Amazon

"I loved "The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins."

Catch-22

Joseph Heller · Buy on Amazon

"A brilliant, funny, touching, crazed story that perfectly depicts the utter absurdity of war."

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