The 8 List: Books That Are Better

#1  BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S by Truman Capote

Denial. Mystery. Charm.

#2  THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE by Audrey Niffenegger

Impossible love. Time travel. Art.

#3  THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman

Religion. Daemons. The Northern Lights.

#4  HARRY POTTER SERIES by J.K. Rowling

A lightning scar. Hogwarts. Prophecy.

#5  FIGHT CLUB by Chuck Pahlaniuk

Blood. Consumerism. Individuality.

#6  WATCHMEN by Alan Moore

Super heroes. Humanity. Smiley faces.

#7  REVOLUTIONARY ROAD by Richard Yates

1950's. Suburbs. Failed marriage.

#8  THE VIRGIN SUICIDES by Jeffrey Eugenides

Sisters. Suicide. Boys.