The Northern Star asked communications teacher Marjorie Askins her top five items in each of the categories below.

Top 5 Books

1. “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” by Dave Eggers

2. “Me Talk Pretty One Day” By David Sedaris

3. “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver

4. “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell

5. “The Chosen” by Chaim Potok

Top 5 Movies

1. The Big Lebowski

2. Harold and Maude

3. The Breakfast Club

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