AP English Language Reading List Recommendations?

Hey guys, I want to get a head-start on next year's AP English Language reading list. Do any of you have some suggested books that might appear on the list or have been popular choices in previous years? Thanks in advance!

Hey there! It's awesome that you want to get a head-start on your AP English Language reading list. While every teacher's reading list may vary, some popular books and essays that are commonly featured in AP English Language courses include:

1. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

2. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

3. "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

4. "1984" by George Orwell

5. "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger

6. "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

7. "Beloved" by Toni Morrison

8. "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck

9. "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville

In addition to these novels, AP English Language courses often emphasize non-fiction works and essays, such as:

1. "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau

3. "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift

4. "The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson

5. "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr.

6. "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin

7. "The Way to Wealth" by Benjamin Franklin

Remember, each teacher's curriculum may be unique, so it's a good idea to contact your teacher or consult your school's syllabus to get the most accurate reading list. Happy reading!