11. The Story of My Life, Helen Keller
This book is the amazing story of Helen Keller’s life, documenting her experiences of growing up deaf and blind, overcoming adversity and becoming an archetype of strength, survival, and perseverance.
12. A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
This popular series of science fiction books was made into the incredibly popular TV series Game of Thrones. So if you’re currently obsessed with all things GOT and you find yourself muttering the words “winter is coming” then you might want to dive into these books. But warning: they are big—the first one, Game of Throne, clocks in at 1,099 pages.
