{"id":2443,"date":"2014-07-30t09:00:02","date_gmt":"2014-07-30t09:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/sat\/?p=2443"},"modified":"2016-02-04t13:56:07","modified_gmt":"2016-02-04t21:56:07","slug":"books-you-need-to-read-that-arent-on-your-summer-reading-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/gen\/books-you-need-to-read-that-arent-on-your-summer-reading-list\/","title":{"rendered":"books you need to read (that aren’t on your summer reading list)"},"content":{"rendered":"

summer is the perfect time to finally get to your reading list — and though you might want to re-read harry potter and the deathly hallows<\/em> for the third time, or buy the entire young adult section of your nearest barnes & noble — there\u2019s always another part of your life for the sat to invade!<\/p>\n

there are tons of books out there which are genuinely good and can also improve your sat writing and critical reading scores. learning new vocabulary doesn\u2019t just mean memorizing flashcards! here is a list of tons of books which can make a big difference in your vocabulary and reading level.
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read those classics!<\/h2>\n

honestly, any classic novel<\/strong> is great for preparing for the sat. they are classics for a reason! lots of passages on the sat are written in a more archaic, pre-twentieth century style. therefore, reading pre-twentieth century novels can work wonders for your reading comprehension skills on test day. <\/p>\n

classic novels which are culturally based are also ideal choices for summer reading. there is always a cultural passage on the sat, and it never hurts to be a little more culturally aware. <\/p>\n

try some of these\u2026<\/p>\n

pre-twentieth century classics<\/h3>\n