Here's a fun grab bag-style collection of books I read throughout elementary, middle, and high school that got me through the simply awful drag of assigned reading. Dear reader, I deeply dislike being told what to read, and as such will avoid telling you that you have to read these. I will, however, wholeheartedly support any that pique your interest. Many of these now sit on my shelf at home and still bring a smile to my face when I decide it's been long enough and pick them back up for a return to the adventure.