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- Dec 29, 2004
Toni's resolution to read the Bible in 2007 made me start thinking about what books would make my nightstand's greatest hits for this year...
What are your favorite three books and why should someone read it? I'll start...
My favs all seem to have the same theme: fiction that promotes letting your freak flag fly & for me that's so awesome...
The Catcher in the Rye - the best book EVER in my opinion... anyone who struggled with the concept of youth is wasted on the young will love this book... be warned, however, that it is a bit racy for some... (For those who don't like the classics ~ Prep is a decent substitute for Catcher)
The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand is a bit special, but I love this story's message of be true to yourself in all things and don't be afraid to be an individual in times of madness...
The Lipstick Jungle - One should never get personal insight from Candice Bushnell or what my husband calls "chick lit", but this book did a great job of forcing me to come to terms with certain aspects of my ambition, my non-traditional family set-up and desire to be my own person first vs. someone's wife & mother.
Honorable Mentions:
War & Peace - read during my "intellectual phase" at college
The Lord of the Rings triology - so much fun...
Harry Potter series - at least until 7 comes out & I can move on with my life
Anything Ann Rice - she's so weird & entertaining...
What about you??
What are your favorite three books and why should someone read it? I'll start...
My favs all seem to have the same theme: fiction that promotes letting your freak flag fly & for me that's so awesome...
The Catcher in the Rye - the best book EVER in my opinion... anyone who struggled with the concept of youth is wasted on the young will love this book... be warned, however, that it is a bit racy for some... (For those who don't like the classics ~ Prep is a decent substitute for Catcher)
The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand is a bit special, but I love this story's message of be true to yourself in all things and don't be afraid to be an individual in times of madness...
The Lipstick Jungle - One should never get personal insight from Candice Bushnell or what my husband calls "chick lit", but this book did a great job of forcing me to come to terms with certain aspects of my ambition, my non-traditional family set-up and desire to be my own person first vs. someone's wife & mother.
Honorable Mentions:
War & Peace - read during my "intellectual phase" at college
The Lord of the Rings triology - so much fun...
Harry Potter series - at least until 7 comes out & I can move on with my life
Anything Ann Rice - she's so weird & entertaining...
What about you??