It's the 50th anniversary of "To Kill a Mockingbird." Have you read it? / LJWorld.com

Asked at Massachusetts Street on July 11, 2010

“I know about the book, but I have not read it. I was thinking about reading it after reading about the 50th anniversary.”

— Jim Slough, landlord, Lawrence

“Yes, I read it as a young adult.”

— Scott Sehon, professor, Brunswick, Maine

“I watched the movie, but I would read it.”

— Josephine Sehon, seventh-grader, Brunswick, Maine

“I haven’t read that in probably 45 years. I read it junior high or high school.”

— Rick Mitchell, artist, Lawrence

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Bill Lee 4 years ago

I had to read it for a class, but that was a long time ago. I don't read much fiction anymore.

nobody1793 4 years ago

I've even read it in the original Latin.

fuel_for_the_fire 4 years ago

Very funny, mostly because there will be people who will believe you.

cato_the_elder 4 years ago

Yes, it was Robert Duvall's first credited film role. I've read the novel multiple times. It's a masterpiece in depicting American Southern culture of that era.

Well, Jim! If you liked the soul tree, you'll enjoy reading 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. I'm sure you could make better figurines of Jem & Scout from glass. You'll have to come for dinner. (The scrambled fetal pig brains are delectably fresh)

Robert Rauktis 4 years ago

Have USD 497 read it. It might lend some judgment.

bkreed1960 4 years ago

I've read the book and watched the movie so many times I've lost count.

jaywalker 4 years ago

One of my favorite books.

kernal 4 years ago

Read it in junior high and time to read it again. The movie is one of the all time greats.

camper 4 years ago

10th grade reading assignment. One of the best books I've ever read. Also remember reading Alas Babylon that same year. Another good one I remember. I think these books can make ones re-read list. I read Huck Finn for the second time and it was just like new. I got even more enjoyment.

tomatogrower 4 years ago

One of my favorites - book and movie. Gregory Peck as Atticus, my kind of man. Actually Atticus is my kind of man, and Peck adds the looks.

Irene 4 years ago

It's on of my top ten list of favorite books; also movie list. Love Gregory Peck in any film! The kids' parts are even more amazing when you watch it realizing they had no experience--at least Scout and Jem. Dill had a little. That shows a great director. There's a new book out for the 50th anniversary which I haven't read yet, but Tom Brokaw has a piece in it. I read Brokaw's part at The Daily Beast. The book is Scout, Atticus, and Boo : A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird.