Yeah, I had to read bits of The Canterbury Tales in 12th grade, too, and I liked what I read. That's why it's on this list. :D

I haven't read Watership Down, either. FOR SHAME. It's on either my To Read list or my Amazon wish list -- I can't remember which but it depends on if I ever found my copy of it or not. I liked the movie, though, so I suspect I at least won't hate the book.