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Best Books Of All Time

If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you’re in the right place.

Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein (1974)

The imagination of Shel Silverstein is on full display in this classic collection of short stories and poems. Where the Sidewalk Ends is truly one of the best poetry books of all time because of its staying power for children. The stories of this American poet, author, singer, and folk artist have something for everyone.

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1878)

Most critics regard it as one of the most iconic literary love stories. Leo Tolstoy’s Russian tale of unfortunate lovers is filled with fascinating quotes like, “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” Described by Fyodor Dostoevsky as “flawless”, this one belongs on any book collector’s shelf.

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1943)

The Little Prince is a timeless tale of a prince’s journey from planet to planet in search of adventure. What he finds, however, are interactions with adults who leave him frustrated. In the Sahara Desert, he runs into the book’s narrator, and the two start an eight-day journey filled with lessons. It’s one of the most compelling short books we’ve ever read. It’s also one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world. Whether you prefer reading in English, French, or another language, you’re bound to find a copy.

The Shining by Stephen King (1977)

The master of suspense must be included in any list of books you should read in a lifetime. That’s why you’ll find Stephen King’s The Shining here. Jack Torrance is a middle-aged man looking for a fresh start. He thinks he’s found it when he lands a job as the caretaker at an old hotel, the Overlook. But as snow piles higher outside, the hotel begins to feel more evil and dangerous, less freeing and more annoying. Horror fans, take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.

1.In which book can we read about lovers?

A Where the Sidewalk Ends.

B Anna Karenina.

C The Little Prince.

D The Shining.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第三段的“love stories”“unfortunate lovers”等可知，《安娜·卡列尼娜》是关于爱情的。故选B。

2.What do Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Little Prince have in common?

A They are both talking about adults.

B They were both written in 1940s.

C They are both love stories.

D They are both for children.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段的“because of its staying power for children”和倒数第二段的“one of the most widely read children’s classics all over the world”可知《人行道的尽头》和《小王子》都是儿童读物。故选D。

3.Which writer is good at telling horror stories?

A Shel Silverstein.

B Leo Tolstoy.

C Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

D Stephen King.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句的“master of suspense”和最后一句“Horror fans, take note: This is one of the scariest and best Stephen King books of all time.”可知，斯蒂芬·金擅长写恐怖悬疑故事。故选D。