Comedian McKenna Moore (@hahamckenna) has a theory. “One of the questions I’ve been asking people a lot lately is what was their favorite book they read in high school,” she said in a video posted to TikTok. “I think it can tell you a lot about a person, what they were like as a child, how they recall them now as a child, and how they want you to view them.”
the great gatsby? “In general. Because if your favorite book is the great gatsby You’ve never read another book.
to kill a mockingbird? “I think you’re thoughtful, and you start questioning hierarchies and systems earlier than others. I think I can trust you.
lord of the flies? “If this was your favorite book at the time, you were a violent freak.” (Dear McKenna, you are dead wrong on this point. lord of the fliesas much if not more than to kill a mockingbirdis all about questioning/dismantling hierarchy. Come on, girl.
Scarlet letter? “You are a sexually liberated teenager.”
1984? “It’s a good book, but I really didn’t want it to have a conspiracy bent starting with kids because I think it would snowball too quickly.”
giver? “I think their favorite person is a bit dramatic… [they’re] Maybe it’s Cancer, or maybe they like Disney too much.
As book lovers and people who can laugh at our high school (and current) selves, we loved the idea so much that we added a few of our own…
grapes of wrath
Politically speaking, you either have to be a die-hard socialist or you have a Trump flag on your car. There is no middle ground. You are really interested in organic farming. You are very nostalgic and very picky about jeans.
Frankenstein
You’ve been planning your Halloween decorations since January…that is, if you take it all down. You can’t understand why more people don’t watch it Visit the Vampire on Netflix. You’ve definitely written fan fiction at some point in your life. You either have a pet or a child named Luna.
night
There’s no way you’re not currently working for a nonprofit.
The Catcher in the Rye
This is a tough question. If you’ve read this book and can now recognize that Holden Caulfield had some real questions, then you will be thoughtful, sensitive, and recognize on a cellular level that the world needs more independent thinkers. If you still think Holden Caulfield is a genius hero, you probably haven’t read much since high school.
crime and punishment
You are very smart…that is very important to you seen Very smart. Your college thesis might be about another Russian classic. You listen to NPR. Major purchases in your home involve compare/contrast spreadsheets.
Romeo and Juliet
You’re reading this while watching the new season Emily in Paris. You’ve been dating your high school boyfriend/girlfriend for longer than you should have, and you can review the ups and downs of the relationship in your extremely detailed journal. Your favorite color is probably purple.
Jane Eyre
You have a T-shirt that says “This is what a feminist looks like.” Spend at least 15 minutes every day dreaming about moving to a remote cabin in the woods, putting on big, comfy sweaters, and writing a novel. your child is any one Named “Juniper”/”Jasper” or “Beatrice”/”Henry”. What is your favorite Taylor Swift album? evermore.
Crucible
You have a crush on your English teacher and don’t do much to hide that fact. If you live within a 200-mile radius of Boston, you’ve visited Salem at least once. Your child’s name is Abigail.
canterbury tales
As we speak, you are gearing up for the Renaissance Faire. You listen to a lot of history podcasts. You did theater in high school and college and still miss it. You strongly consider naming your children “Samwise” and “Pippin”.
Edith Hamilton myth
your canterbury tales Friends invite you to go to the Renaissance Faire with them, and even though you usually prefer to stay home, you look forward to it.
