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A bookshelf filled with various books, featuring the text overlay 'black classics i want to read in 2025,' indicating a reading list for the upcoming year.
The book cover for 'Parable of the Sower' by Octavia E. Butler, featuring a stylized figure in red against a white background, highlighted as a classic.
The book cover for 'If Beale Street Could Talk' by James Baldwin, showing a black and white image of a person jumping, presented as a classic.
5 black classics on my 2025 tbr ✍🏾📚
this year im making it a priority to read more black literary classics! these five books have been on my list for way too long and im finally diving in 🤭 📖 parable of the sower – octavia butler 📖 if beale street could talk – james baldwin 📖 the color purple – alice walker 📖 kindred – octavia
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A book-filled shelf with a red 'ban' symbol and text reading 'BANNED! CLASSICS 4 classics I couldn't put down,' introducing a list of controversial books.
The cover of 'Brave New World' by Vintage Huxley, surrounded by text describing it as mind-blowing, disturbing, and questioning progress and individuality, set against a bookshelf background.
The cover of 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, with text highlighting its dazzling yet tragic nature, exploring dreams vs. reality, love, and society's dark side, against a bookshelf background.
Banned Classics
They tried to ban these? 4 classics I couldn't put down Okay, hear me out. I've been diving into some "controversial" books lately, the ones people tried to ban or keep quiet. And guess what? They're not just good – they're freakin' amazing! These stories are raw, rea
Meredith Jao

Meredith Jao

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Classics I actually enjoyed!!!
#lemon8diarychallenge #oldbooks #books 🫶🏼 #classics #readingjournal #lemon8bookclub #recommendations
Kathryn

Kathryn

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A stack of classic books with the overlay text "classics for beginner readers" and a small open book icon. The image suggests a collection of recommended literature.
The 75th-anniversary edition cover of George Orwell's "Animal Farm," featuring a black background with white text, a pink pig silhouette, and an introduction by Tea Obreht.
The "Modern Classics" edition cover of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," depicting a rustic wooden barn or shack under a dark, moody sky.
classics for beginner readers
#fypシ゚viral #books #reading #darkacademia #study
Maya🧘🏻‍♀️🎀🧸

Maya🧘🏻‍♀️🎀🧸

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A hand holds a white Penguin clothbound classic edition of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass" with pink flamingo illustrations. Other books like "The Kiss Quotient" are visible on a shelf, highlighting a 'tiny' classic collection.
Four Puffin in Bloom classic books are displayed on a gray surface: "Little Women," "Anne of Green Gables," "Heidi," and "A Little Princess." Each book features a unique, colorful illustrated cover.
Two Penguin clothbound classic books are shown on a gray background: "A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings" with blue snowflakes, and "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass" with pink flamingos.
Check out my classics 😎
My classics collection is small but mighty! I have a set of Puffin in Bloom classics which includes Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, A Little Princess and Heidi! I was gifted me these last year for Christmas and I love them! I haven’t gotten to read all of them yet but one of my goals for 2024 i
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SB Allred

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The image serves as the title card for the article, featuring the text "BANNED CLASSICS (&why they were deemed controversial)" over a background of a sunlit window, a plant, and kitchen items on a wooden surface.
The image displays the book cover of "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, with a yellow and white design, accompanied by text discussing the book's relatable protagonist and controversial nature.
The image shows the book cover for "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, depicting a tree with a pocket watch and yarn, and a black bird, with text highlighting its themes of racism.
Banned Classics (& why they were controversial)
Okay, picture this: a book gets *banned*. Like, literally someone out there said, "Nope, this is too much. We can't handle these ideas." It's like the literary equivalent of getting grounded, but on a whole other level! 😂 I've always been a bit of a rebel when it comes to boo
Meredith Jao

Meredith Jao

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classics for advanced readers
#fypシ゚viral #reading #books #study #academia
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Maya🧘🏻‍♀️🎀🧸

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A dark, ornate grand staircase with text overlay 'Russian Literature' and 'A few of my favs'. White bow outlines and 'Highly recommend!' are also visible, along with 'Lemon8 @friendofbears'.
The book cover for 'Anna Karenina' by Leo Tolstoy, featuring a woman's hand holding purple flowers against a gray background, published by Penguin Classics, resting on a light surface near a salt lamp.
The book cover for 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, displaying a portrait of a bearded man on a green background, published by Barnes & Noble Classics, resting on a light surface.
A few of my fav Russian classics🥀
#russianliterature #lemon8bookclub
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𝒜𝓃𝓃𝒾𝓀𝒶 🥀

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Urban Fiction Classics (swipe)
Urban Fiction Classics I will ALWAYS reread. What are your favorite urban fiction classics?
Nova Solè 📚🍒

Nova Solè 📚🍒

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my holy grail of classics
classics for A REASON. these books will stick with you forever and you could read them 1000 times and still find something new #books #booktok #classics
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emmalouisebooks

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Classics
Some of my favorite books from our library. I was able to Thrift all of these, which is so exciting! Any favorites of yours I’m missing?! #Lemon8Diary #thriftedbooks #homelibrary #homeschool #homeschooling
heyshelbyhey

heyshelbyhey

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these classics will have you hooked!
Classic literature can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. There are so many twentieth century classics that are written so sharply they will have you on the edge of your seat, whether it be through the story telling or the ideas the author has. Any of these are great places to start, and t
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dakota bossard

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PE Class Classics
Core memories unlocked 🔓 #corememory #school #fun #2000s #Activities
Kasia Lee

Kasia Lee

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Classics✨
Few of my favorite movies🎞️🤍 #girlfilms #movies #love
Destiny

Destiny

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My favorite “classics”
Some of my favorite classics in my book collection! To Kill a Mockingbird • Harper Lee 1984 • George Orwell Wuthering Heights • Emily Brontë The Giver • Lois Lowery Spoon River Anthology • Edgar Lee Masters The Giver can be considered a modern classic now, so I wanted to include it! I
Alex 🪻

Alex 🪻

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4 reggaeton classics
Name you’re favorite reggaeton record below ⬇️ #reggaeton #djricosmooth #classics
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📀𝘿𝙟𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝📀

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classics
#classiccars I love the classic cars .you couldn't give me a new car ! Just not worth it in my book
lightning bolt

lightning bolt

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Cool Classics Rolling
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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GROWN Folks Bedroom Classics🖤
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxlCVgk5XNVzMI32QeZ8j?si=UuOz-Gv4RtKPfpBtrRNHUg&pi=rJAAxhzFSTahx
Dasha Smith aka Queenbee

Dasha Smith aka Queenbee

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Check Out These Classics Rolling
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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ALL CLASSICS 💜
#lemon8dairy all classics .. The 90s was a vibe ‼️💗💃🏾🥳
💜✨Lovelydiva✨💜

💜✨Lovelydiva✨💜

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Three books, "The New Life," "Bellies," and "Just Kids," are stacked on a bed with white linens. Overlay text reads: "In 100 years these books will be studied as classical lit."
A close-up of the book "The New Life" by Tom Crewe, featuring a black and white cover with men by water. Overlay text describes it as "haunting and beautiful," "mind-bending," and a "journey of grief and self-discovery."
A close-up of the book "Bellies" by Nicola Dinan, with a cover depicting two peaches. Overlay text describes it as "messy, raw, and so real," "gut-wrenching," and exploring "motherhood, grief, and family secrets."
In 100 years these will be studied as classics
Bookworms, assemble! 🤓📚 I'm in that weird, obsessed phase again. You know the one... where you accidentally stay up 'til 3 AM because the book just. won't. let. you. go. 😫 And then you wake up with dark circles under your eyes, but honestly, kind of worth it? 😅 Seriously though, I&#3
Meredith Jao

Meredith Jao

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Check Out These Classics Rolling#hotclassicrides
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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A Journey Through Iconic American Classics:
1.1970 Chevelle is famous for its muscular design and powerful engines. The SS 454 model, particularly with the LS6 engine, is one of the most sought-after muscle cars, boasting 450 horsepower. 2. 1963 Ford Galaxie is known for its sleek, full-size design and was a popular car in the early 60s.
Beereezy_229

Beereezy_229

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Any one like Classics?
#camaro #Z28 #79camaro
JaySin

JaySin

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A custom purple and black classic car with large chrome wheels is parked at night in front of a brightly lit Waffle House restaurant. The Waffle House sign is yellow with red trim, and the car has a license plate that reads "BAGG".
GOTTA LOVE THE CLASSICS!
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Theblackcarguru

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A flat lay features the book 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë, with clear glasses, a pen, and multi-colored sticky notes. Decorative elements include a red rose, a small cup of coffee, and a vintage portrait badge. The text 'IN MY "CLASSICS" ERA' is prominently displayed.
in my “Classics” era 🕯️👜🪞
what are YOUR favorite classics? 📜 I just picked up this one, and WOW🤩 the level of detail and depth in every single page is amazing!! i’ve had to go back and re-read a couple parts to understand them, but overall?? 🔥 FANTASTIC 🔥 10/10 if you’ve read this, what did you think?? 📖 i’d lov
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katerina ☕️💌🪞

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Hot Classics in Georgia at Gears and Grubs
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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are classics actually worth it? 🧐
We all know that reader who SWEARS by all of the classic novels… but are they actually worth it? I want to know which classic book you think is worth it and why, so let us know in the comments below! 📚🖼️ I’ll go first - The Portrait of Dorian Gray is one of my favorite books, and I think it dese
Lemon8 Book Club

Lemon8 Book Club

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A clean, classic black Ford pickup truck is parked on a concrete driveway. The truck is lifted with large off-road tires and features 'FORD' on the tailgate and an 'OLBLACK' license plate. A house and fence are in the background.
Clean classics 💯
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𝔐𝔞𝔩𝔦𝔞

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A furry character, dressed as a 50s greaser in a leather jacket and jeans, stands confidently before a classic car and a neon 'Hare's Diner' sign. The diner advertises 24/7 Korean-owned American food.
Nothing Beats the Classics
#furry #vrchat #classics #50s #greaser
Flare➡️FWA

Flare➡️FWA

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Check Out These Classics Rolling#hotclassicrides
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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Two Hot Classics Rolling in Daytona Beach
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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Check Out These Classics Rolling#hotclassicrides
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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Check Out These Classics Rolling#hotclassicrides
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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A hand holds a Kobo e-reader displaying 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy, showing 100% completion and a 5-star rating. Overlaid text highlights the book as 'critically acclaimed,' addressing 'generational trauma,' 'class injustice,' and being 'artfully written.'
A collage features clothes hanging on lines, a white figure walking away from a house with text about creating fictional worlds, and another white figure on stairs with a quote about 'Small Things' and 'Big Things' unsaid, reflecting traumacore aesthetics.
A hand with painted nails holds a clear cup with a layered pink and green drink, labeled 'Starbucks order!' The background shows green foliage in bright sunlight.
Modern Classics ~ My review and recommendation 📚
I just finished "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy. My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars! 📚📚📚 Plot summary: In 1969-93, Kerala, India, Rahel and Estha are two estranged adult siblings, reunited again after decades apart. Rahel, vivacious, outspoken, and working hard abroad; Estha rec
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starlight

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Black and white anime-style press-on nails featuring Sukuna and other characters. Designs include character portraits, Japanese architecture, praying hands, and iridescent hexagonal glitter accents, all presented in a clear case.
Black and white anime-style press-on nails featuring Toji Fushiguro and Gojo Satoru. Designs include character portraits, abstract lines, swirls, and silver stud accents, all presented in a clear case.
Custom press-on nails featuring Nanami Kento. Designs include character portraits, blue flame effects, blue rhinestones, speckled patterns, and Japanese text '七海建人', presented in a clear case.
JJK classics, reimagined.
Sukuna to Toji — long-lasting designs that speak for themselves. #jjknails
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Froninail

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Check Out These Classics Rolling#hotclassicrides
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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Check Out These Two Hot Classics Rolling
Hot Classic Rides

Hot Classic Rides

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