One way in which this list might be more fun (or useful) might be by noting books we read that we liked; for instance, I read MOBY DICK (*yawn*) only because it was required reading in High School; ditto, for PRIDE & PREJUDICE, but I happen to love the latter and have reread it many times, along with everything else by Jane Austin that I could find.

JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL I'd never heard of before this list, but after having Googled it, it looks at least moderately interesting. Is it?