I fancy myself quite the reader. I probably read at least 10 books a year, and read countless magazines, most of which end up sticky afterward. After viewing this list, I can honestly say I’ve never read any of the titles. And if you have, chime in and prove it, we’ll send you a bookmark with the word “BADASS” across it.

10. INFINITE JEST
David Foster Wallace: 484,001 words

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9. GAI-JIN
James Clavell: 487,700 words

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8. REMEMBRANCE ROCK

Carl Sandburg: 532,030 words

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7. ATLAS SHRUGGED

Ayn Rand: 565,223 words

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6. A SUITABLE BOY
Vikram Seth: 593,674 words

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5. MISS MACINTOSH, MY DARLING

Marguerite Young: 700,000 words

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4. POOR FELLOW MY COUNTRY

Xavier Herbert: 850,000 words

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3. CLARISSA

Samuel Richardson: 969,000 words

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2. SIRONIA, TEXAS

Madison Cooper, 1,100,000 words

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1. MISSION EARTH

L. Ron Hubbard: 1,200,000 words

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via: listverse