What clics do you consider mandatory reading?

Yes, you should read The Count of Monte Cristo. Its actually very good and you'd probably enjoy it. I would also recommend All Quiet on the Western Front, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Lord of the Flies, perhaps. Its an interesting read if nothing else. And a lot of people feel Pride and Prejudice is an important book. I didn't particularly like it and struggled through every page, but most girls I know absolutely loved it.