![]() (I wish it were sorted by topic but unfortunately, it is not. ![]() Here is the full reading list, in chronological order. Adler and Van Doren admit that they are not very knowledgeable about non-Western books, so their recommendations of such books wouldn’t hold much weight. ![]() The list contains only Western authors and books. The aim is to read well, not to read widely. There’s no rush you shouldn’t be disappointed if you only get through a handful of the books in one year. These are the books you should read if you want to improve your reading skills and understand some of the best thought from Western literary tradition.Īlthough the list is long, you should not feel discouraged by it. You can find my full summary of How to Read a Book here.Īdler and Van Doren explain that the books on this list go over most people’s heads, so will force you to stretch your mind. In How to Read a Book, Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren put forward a recommended reading list, of truly great books that are worth reading over and over again. ![]()
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