Summer reading for 2026-27.
Choose your novel by grade and English course, then come back in the fall ready to write a literary analysis.
Pick your book, and read it before fall.
Choose from the novels below to prepare for your English Language Arts course, and come ready to write a literary analysis on the book you choose. Titles are available from a bookstore, an online retailer, or your local library.
Freshmen
English 1-2 and English 1-2 Honors
English 1-2: read ONE. English 1-2 Honors: read TWO.
Sophomores
English 3-4 and English 3-4 Honors
English 3-4
Read ONE. Honors: read ONE from this list plus ONE from the Honors list below.
English 3-4 Honors (read one more)
Honors students also read ONE from this list.
Juniors
English 5-6 and English 5-6 Honors
English 5-6
Read ONE. Honors: read ONE from this list plus ONE from the Honors list below.
English 5-6 Honors (read one more)
Honors students also read ONE from this list.
Seniors
English 7-8
Read TWO of the novels below.
Advanced Placement
AP English Literature and AP English Language
AP English Literature and Composition
Read ALL of the novels below.
AP English Language and Composition
Read ALL of the novels below.
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Your English teacher and counselor can help you pick the right title and course.