As an avid reader, my to-read list seems to grow longer every day. There are certain books that have been on my list for years, patiently waiting for me to finally pick them up and dive into their pages. Here are the top ten books that have been on my to-read list the longest:

1. “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville – This classic tale of obsession and revenge has been on my list for years. I have always been intrigued by the idea of Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the great white whale.

2. “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy – This epic novel has intimidated me for years with its sheer size and complexity. However, I am determined to finally tackle it and experience the sweeping story of love, war, and politics.

3. “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy – Another Tolstoy masterpiece that has been on my list for far too long. I am eager to delve into the tragic tale of Anna’s doomed love affair.

4. “Infinite Jest” by David Foster Wallace – The length and complexity of this novel have kept me from starting it, but I am eager to finally experience Wallace’s unique storytelling style.

5. “Ulysses” by James Joyce – This modernist classic has been on my list for ages, and I am determined to immerse myself in Joyce’s stream-of-consciousness narrative.

6. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez – I have heard so much about the magical realism of this novel and its intricate family saga. It’s time for me to finally read it for myself.

7. “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes – This iconic novel has been on my list for years, and I am excited to finally experience the adventures of the delusional knight and his loyal squire.

8. “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov – This satirical novel has been recommended to me countless times, and I am eager to explore the fantastical world of Satan’s visit to Moscow.

9. “The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoevsky – This philosophical novel has been on my list for ages, and I am looking forward to delving into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the Karamazov brothers.

10. “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger – This coming-of-age novel has been on my list since high school, and I am intrigued to finally read about Holden Caulfield’s rebellious adventures in New York City.

These ten books have been patiently waiting on my to-read list for far too long. I am determined to finally prioritize them and experience the timeless stories and rich literary worlds they have to offer. It’s time to dust off these long-awaited reads and embark on their unforgettable journeys.