Below you will find 20 books to read before you turn 20. These lists are always arbitrary, but there is something timely about reading these works. If they find you at the right time. these books will stay with you the rest of your lives. I've tried to place them in order of difficulty starting with the easiest as far as writing style goes. The subject matter ranges from light fantasy to deeply disturbing throughout the list, and there is a mix of both fiction and nonfiction to keep your brain on its toes. When you are done reading, come