My Library

Reading is super important to me. Its one of the reasons I think I am more interesting than everyone else. So here is my list of everything I have read since I started keeping track. I wont have dates for all of these books, as I just started logging those kind of entries recently. Thanks to Art Garfunkel for giving me the idea in the first place.

Accordian Crimes – E. Annie Proulx – Yes she is the one who wrote “Brokeback Mountain” – whether you liked that movie or not, give this book a chance. After I read it, I made everyone I know read it. I don’t think it was as well received as I had hoped. However, I am still hopeful that someone I know will love it. Whoever has my copy, I want it back.

After Dachau – Daniel Quinn – If you are going to read any of Quinn’s books, this is the easiest to start with, I believe.

Alias Grace - Margaret Atwood – One of my most favorite books, by one of my most favorite authors.

The Alienist - Caleb Carr – I remember very little of this book. Although I have written in the margin of my diary how much I liked it at the time. The time was 5 years ago….so who knows if I would still love it. However, I was reading some pretty interesting stuff at that time….so its probably a really great book.

A Long Way Down – Nick Hornby (Dec 2007) – Not my most favorite of his books.  And I would recommend not reading this at Christmastime or near the end of the year, especially if you get depressed easily in this season.  But it was dark, and witty, and humorous…I mean suicide is all of those things, right?

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay – Michael Chabon – I had no idea that superheroes or writing about superheroes could be so interesting. Kind of makes me wish that I had gotten into comic books when I was a kid.

Amsterdam - Ian McEwan – It was ok. Not a huge huge fan of Ian McEwan, but he has a little something to offer folks like me. He is very popular in the so called intellectual crowd, so you should make up your own mind.

Amy and Isabelle - Elizabeth Strout (feb 2002) – I just get tired of reading books about young women being abused and suppressed by older men, and then making a choice to overcome their adversity. Thankfully, I got out of this kind of reading and was introduced to a whole new slew of writers, who wrote interesting fiction.

Angela’s Ashes – Frank McCourt – If you haven’t read this. Go to your local library now.

Angle of Repose – Wallace Stegner – I remember feeling very smart, when I read this book.

Anna Karenina – Leo Tolstoy – This book was my first attempt at russian literature. At first I had a hard time figuring out who was who…so many characters. But after awhile, I stopped worrying about that, and just enjoyed how great it was. There are a lot of words though…..so be patient.

Anne of Green Gables – Lucy Maude Montgomery – All canadian girls should read this book.

Atonement – Ian McEwan – A great great book. I was never really a fan of Mr McEwan’s works before…but I am now.
This book made me think of the people that I know, who lived through WWII, and how much I miss them.

The Bachelor Brothers’ Bed and Breakfast – Bill Richardson – support your local author!!!!

Beach Music – Pat Conroy – Not my favorite of his ~ but a fairly easy read.

The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath – A very needed book at a very needed time.

Bird by Bird – Anne Lamott (feb2007)- Instruction of how to write, and how to live. Makes you want to sit down and write a great book, and also makes you think twice about starting.

Blindness – Jose Saramago -FANTASTIC!!! a very chilling read. I want to read much more of this man’s work.

The Bluest Eye- Toni Morrison – I don’t care how great everyone thinks she is, this book BORED me.

The Book of Ruth- Jane Hamilton – Another less than memorable read.

Brave New World – Aldous Huxley – I have read this so many times, I have lost count; and have completely different reactions each time I read it. I gave this to someone because I thought it was important for him to read (he is scared of books written before he was born, i suspect), but I now regret giving it up…will have to pick up another copy very soon.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Truman Capote – Did you know that Holly Golightly was a blonde?

Bridget Jones’ Diary - Helen Fielding – How can you not love Bridge?

Cannery Row – John Steinbeck -I must have read this, because its marked down in my literature diary. But I just don’t remember reading it. Either it didn’t make an impression on me (highly unlikely) or it was during a CFS setback (way more likely), I will put it back on the list to read again.

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin - Lous de Bernieres – I read this while soaking up some rays during my greek island hopping trip. It’s the ONLY way to read this book.

Cat’s Cradle – Kurt Vonnegut – Bokonism Is!

Cat’s Eye – Margaret Atwood – very canadianish.

The Cat Who Could Read Backwards - Lillian Jackson Braun – I don’t think I am the right target audience for this book. I think its aimed at grandmothers.

The Chamber – John Grisham -Take my advice, once you have read a John Grisham novel you them all. Stop at one.

Charming Billy – Alice McDermot – Love, tragedy…yada yada yada

The Chosen- Chaim Potok(dec 2005) – What life for a Hasidic Jew growing up in New York

The Cider House Rules – John Irving -The director of an orphanage, and an abortionist addicted to ether….bravo!

Coma – Robin Cook – meh!

A Confederacy of Dunces – John Kennedy Toole – Ignatius J Reily- one of the most interesting characters ever written.

Cry to Heaven – Anne Rice – Eunuchs are not a lot of fun to read about.

The Cunning Man- Robertson Davies – I mean it when I say this, if you see his books, read them. You won’t be sorry.

Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency – Douglas Adams – I was surprised.

Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood – Rebecca Wells – Very fun read. You will laugh out loud. Seventy Nine times better than the movie. Oh its a summertime read for sure.

East of Eden – John Steinbeck (Jan 2006)- I read this while I was listening to lectures about biblical history. It made a great companion to the book, especially when they started talking about how it affected pop culture (literary culture was involved in that), this may be the reason why it is my favorite Steinbeck novel.

Emma – Jane Austen -I have read a few Austen novels, and I have loved them all. This is no exception.

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues – Tom Robbins – Can’t you just picture him writing these books….cigar in one hand, glass of tequila in the other, and a naked woman sitting on his lap. (his words)

Evening Class – Maeve Binchy -If you like genre fiction, then try it. I remember liking her books when I read them about 5 or 6 years ago. But my taste in reading has changed dramatically.

Fast Food Nation – Eric Schlosser – Really important read. Totally makes you re-evaluate your food intake choices.
Feast of All Saints - Anne Rice – not finishable.

Fifth Business – Robertson Davies -ummmm hello??? Robertson Davies!!!!

A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry – won a lot of awards. Great book! Sometimes a little hard to maintain the focus on reading, since its so long. Oprah picked it, but don’t let that stop you from reading it. I read it long before she picked this book and I loved it.

The Firm – John Grisham – If Tom Cruise has starred in a movie based on your book….then your fiction is too popular for my liking.

The Gatecrasher – Madeline Wickham – non impressive.

G is for Gumshoe - Sue Grafton – If you like your books to be of the cookie cutter variety, then you might like this book.

The Gift of Asher Lev – Chaim Potok – Not as great as the first book in this series. But still far from ordinary. Check out this man’s books for an insight into a completely different culture that can be found within your own country.

Girlfriend in a Coma – Douglas Coupland – Support your local author.

The Giving Tree – Shel Silverstein – A great book, with a great lesson. Besides, how can you dislike anything written by the man who wrote “A Boy Named Sue”

The Glass Lake – Maeve Binchy – See the reviews on other Binchy books.

The Godfather – Mario Puzo – It was a really interesting experiment for me to read this book, and then watch the movies.

The God of Small Things – Arundhati Roy – oh yeah, she’s canadian.

Grendel – John Gardiner – Beowolf Take 2

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas - Tom Robbins – pick up one of his books…any one they are all winners.

The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood -I suppose this is the reason why she is considered to be a feminist writer.

Haroun and the Sea of Stories – Salman Rushdie – great kids book to encourage reading and the exploration of the mind.

The Heart of a Woman – Maya Angelou – Sometimes Ms Angelou makes me a little nauseous about the right way to live ones life. But reading this, it made me appreciate her a lot more. Life was not easy for this woman.

Heat Lightning – Leah Hager Cohen – I am seriously going to need to reread a lot of books on this list. Another one, that I only vaguely remember.

High Fidelity – Nick Hornby – This is clearly a boy book…..but I still loved it. Its great to see a male protagonist who as neurotic in his life, as I am in my own.

The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy- Douglas Adams – I surprised myself by really liking this book.

The Hobbit – JRR Tolkein – HATED IT!!!!

Housekeeping Vs. The Dirt- Nick Hornby – I totally understand now, why some friends of mine love Nick Hornby’s writing. I have read some of his books before, and liked them. But I never really “got” them. This book just made me want to sit down with him for a cup of coffee, and talk about reading, writing, music, and football (soccer)- and I know less about that than I do about hockey. And the fact that he loved “Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje, as much as I did- it put a huge grin on my face.

Hunger Point – Jillian Medoff – I don’t actually remember reading this, so I am just going to say “unremarkable”.

In the Skin of a Lion – Michael Ondaatje- I think this is the prequel to The English Patient. – I don’t remember liking either book.

Interview with a Vampire – Anne Rice – not a fan. I read this book, because I read an article where Sting said it was one of his favorites…..note to self, do not listen to Oprah or Sting when looking for a good book to read.

In The Lake of the Woods – Tim O’ Brien – I felt like I was reading a true story. It’s not, but I think it could be.

Isabel’s Bed - Elinor Lipman – I think this is an Oprah pick. If it isn’t it should be, its just like what she likes to read.

Ishmael - Daniel Quinn – This is a very important read. Not for people who don’t like to think.

It – Stephen King. This book completely freaked me out. However, I did read it after the miniseries showed on television…and that was filmed in my home town. So I suppose that my being scared was justified. When I think of this book, I can actually hear the words “…and we all float down here”. eeeps!

Jitterbug Perfume – Tom Robbins – I love him, I doubt there is a more imaginative author out there.

The Joy Luck Club – Amy Tan – Once upon a time, I really enjoyed this book…that is until someone that I know referred to a group of asian women that he worked with as “the joy luck club” – I found it offensive, and as a result I no longer feel the same way about this book. It’s too bad that I let that happen.

King Rat- James Clavell – Can you believe that was on my grade 10 reading list. Now you know why I love to read so much, I had a great english teacher who let us read incredibly cool stuff. Read and Reread and Reread…..

Leaven of Malice – Robertson Davies – ahem, are you listening to me?

Life After God - Douglas Coupland – Support your local author

Like Water For Chocolate- Laura Esquivel – Interesting concept

Little Women – Louisa May Alcott – All of the rumors that you have heard, are true. Beth dies!

The Lords of Discipline – Pat Conroy – What happens when you attend military school.

The Lovely Bones – Alice Sebold -Sept 2oo7- A really popular book. Kind of wish I hadn’t read it. Too late to regret it, now I suppose.

Lyre of Orpheus – Robertson Davies – This is the 3rd volume of the Cornish Trilogy. I think its the first one that I read. Robertson Davies rocked!!!! I couldn’t stop reading his books after I read this. I think I spent the first year after I graduated from University, reading nothing but his books.

The Magician’s Nephew – C.S Lewis – probably my favorite in the entire Chronicles of Narnia series.

Man’s Search For Meaning – Viktor Frankl – My doctor gave me this book, it made a very important impression on me. For anyone who is dealing with something stressful in their lives, this book might be able to help you.

The Manticore – Robertson Davies – Really his writing is near flawless.

Master and Margarita – Mikhail Bulgakov – Best russian lit that I have read. Got to love a book that starts out with a poet being hit by a street car (and is decapitated) with his head rolling down the street. A must read!!! **finished May 7, 2007

Memoirs of a Geisha- Arthur Golden – Really great book. I totally loved it.

Me Talk Pretty One Day – David Sedaris – I may be the only one on this planet, who doesn’t find his writing to be amusing.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil- John Berendt – this book is MUCH better than the movie.

Misery – Stephen King – who names the title character of their book “Misery”, you just know its going to end badly.

Mister Georgie - Beryl Bainbridge- Sometimes I read books so fast, the become blurry. This is one of them.

A Mixture of Frailities – Robertson Davies – Find it!

The Moonstone – Wilkie Collins -If you like detective novels, you won’t be sorry you read this.

Murther and the Walking Spirit – Robertson Davies – Haven’t you figured it out by now???? Go read this book!

My Antonia - Willa Cather – What is it about reading classic literature, that makes you feel superior to the rest of the human race?

My Name is Asher Lev – Chaim Potok – This book completely affected me. I totally identify with the protagonist. So much so, that I started dreaming that I was him.

A New Song – Jan Karon- Not my thing, but my mother really liked it.

Next of Kin – Joanna Trollope – Yet another book, I have zero recollection of reading. Keep in mind that I read a lot of books when I was home sick, and they kind of all just melded into one book.

Norwegian Wood – Haruki Murakami (December 2007) – A book filled with music, mental illness, and the moodiness than comes with being in love. Make sure you have a really good sushi joint nearby when you read this man’s books…you will be craving japanese food (and beer) a lot.

The Notebook – Nicholas Sparks – I cried enough reading this book, that I didn’t have to watch the movie.

A Novel – James Michener – I went through a Michener phase a couple of years ago. Read almost everything I could get my hands on. Finally exhausted myself. Going to have to start picking up his books again. Love him!

The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemmingway – oh papa!

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest - Ken Keysey – Brilliant!!!!

On The Road - Jack Kerouac (sept 2005) I wish I had a road trip experience that I could write about.

A Patchwork Planet – Anne Tyler – no recollection, sorry….although I am very certain I read it, because the cover looks completely familiar.

A Prayer for Owen Meany – John Irving – I am not a great fan of Mr Irving’s books….overall I mean. I haven’t completely written him off, I just don’t enjoy them as much as everyone else. I realized why that is, when I heard him speak last year. Now that I know the reason, I am willing to look at his writing another way…as I believe we have a great deal in common. Did you ever notice that in this book, that everything Owen says is in capitals, like a certain character from the Bible?

Pelican Brief - John Grisham – completely generic.

Persuasion – Jane Austen (feb 2005)- the story of a woman who doesn’t have a clue until she starts listening to her own voice.

The Poisonwood Bible – Barbara Kingsolver – I really really liked this, and made a promise to myself that I would read more of her work, I just havent gotten around to it yet.

Possession - A S Byatt (Nov. 2004) – Really interesting way of writing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s that much better with a pot of tea.

Pride and Prejudice – The book is great. The miniseries starring Colin Firth matches how great this book is.

Primary Colours - Anonymous – Based on a certain presidential candidate’s campaign. Not going to tell you who though
The Prince of Tides – Pat Conroy – I didnt like this book, but there was something about the way he wrote that totally captivated me, and I just had to read more.

The Princess Bride – William Goldman – I will not say this about many books. The movie is better. This book is slightly hard to read.

Rabbit at Rest – John Updike – A continuation of the classic story of Rabbit.

Rabbit Run – John Updike – a modern classic

The Rapture of Canaan – Sheri Reynolds – Life on a religious commune. Not for me!

The Reader – Bernard Schlink – blah!

Rebecca – Daphne du Maurier – I loved this book when I read it, and when I saw the Hitchcock movie. Rent the movie its soooo good.

The Rebel Angels – Robertson Davies – This writer is unmatched!

A Recipe of Bees - Gail Anderson-Dargatz-Anotherone that I don’t remember reasing. But I read it at a time when I was feeling really really not good. So that’s my excuese.

The Red Tent – Anita Diamante (may 2006)- Really interesting take on women in biblical times. Oh by the way, this is fiction.

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe – Douglas Adams – Again I surprised myself by liking this more than I expected to.

Revolution From Within - Gloria Steinem – A professor of mine from university gave me this book to read. I didn’t want to read it. I don’t think of myself as a feminist and didnt want to read la feminista literature. When finally I did open this book, I found out that my definition of what a feminist is, was wrong.

Ricky Gervais Presents: The World of Karl Pilkington (Jan 2007) – I love this book. Probably one of the very few books that I has made me laugh out loud so loud, that I started crying. Its complete insanity. If you are a fan of the Ricky Gervais show podcasts, this is a must. And if you haven’t had the pleasure of hearing these podcasts, download some right now, and start listening.

The River Midnight- Lillian Nattel – Full of magical realism, mysticism, jewish folklore, mythology. Its a fantastic read. Oh and the author is Canadian, in case you needed some more convincing.

The Robber Bride – Margaret Atwood – Its Margaret Atwood. The queen of canadian lit. Why haven’t you read this?

Running In the Family- Michael Ondaatje – Corrie gave me this book, to let me know there are other strange families out there…not just mine.

A Secret History – Donna Tartt (dec 2004) – It falls under genre fiction. But if you are just the teeniest bit geeky, its very enjoyable.

A Seperate Peace – John Knowles – Underappreciated.

She’s Come Undone – Wally Lamb – An Oprah pick Need I say more? Really, after awhile I did learn to stop listening to Oprah.

The Shipping News - E. Annie Proulx – Not as good as the Accordian Crimes, but still worth your while.

Shopgirl - Steve Martin – He is a much better writer, than actor.

Siddartha - Herman Hesse – Read this if you are searching for enlightenment.

Silence of the Lambs – Thomas Harris -EWWWW!

Single and Single – John Le Carre – this dude is good at writing spy novels.

Skinny Legs and All – Tom Robbins – If you ever get the chance to go hear Tom Robbins speak or read from his novel, go…because you will not be sorry. He is AWESOME!

Snow Falling on Cedars- David Guterson – I loved this book. All of it!

The Snow Leopard of Shanghai -Erin Pizzey – Not much to say. It killed a couple of hours in my life, that I really should have spent doing something else. I suppose its classified as an airplane read.

Solomon Gursky Was Here - Mordecai Richeler – Its very canadian. If you want to learn more about the mysterious country of Canada, pick up one of Richeler’s books.

Son of the Circus – John Irving (Oct 2005) – Actually I quite enjoyed this book. Although, this was the first book of Irving’s that I read since I had heard him speak, last year….my new approach to his books, might have had something to do with the fact that I liked this book so much.

Soul Music – Terry Pratchett (October 2007)- This is my first attempt at reading a book in the ultra famous Discworld series. I was very very reluctant. Not sure why, I didn’t know anything about the series. I knew the name Terry Pratchett, of course. Perhaps the covers of the books made me hesitate. The book was thoroughly enjoyable. Will be reading another of his shortly.

Southern Cross – Patricia Cornwall – Does not star Kay Scarpetta. Pass this one up.

Special Topics in Calamity of Physics – Marisha Pessl – The last 1/3 rd of the book, is great….the rest of the story leading up to it, while necessary – is just slightly different shades of grey.

Sphere - Michael Crichton – I suprised myself and a few others, by actually liking this book.

Sputnik Sweetheart – Haruki Murakami – August 2007 – Fabulous….just like everything he else he has written. Reading his books, is like listening to music. Just let the words wash over you.

The Stand – Stephen King – Probably the best thing Stephen King ever wrote.

Stanley Park - Timothy Taylor – Interested in cooking, local Vancouver, culture, and the mysterious Stanley Park – then read this !! * finished May 3, 2007.

Still Life with Woodpecker – Tom Robbins – this dude is crazy. Read this book if you are feeling a little sad. It will completely cheer you up.

The Stone Diaries – Carol Shields. – Read This!

The Story of B - Daniel Quinn – Mind blowing!!!!

Success – Martin Amis-Remember when you started university, and you read all those really racy books in your first year lit class…and couldn’t believe that you were “allowed” to read them. This is almost like that. Almost. ** Finished – June 2007

Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman - Richard Feynman (feb 2005) – Probably one of the best books I have read ever!!!! Richard Feynman is a genius (who actually has an average IQ). This book is very entertaining…and if you are somekind of science and math geek, you will love it even more because you will understand a lot more than I did. Oh by the way, Mr Feynman can hear colours (just like me!!!!).

The Tao of Pooh – Benjamin Hoff – I identify most closely with Eeyore and Owl. What does that say about me?

Tara Road -Maeve Binchy – Like I said before, I used to like her books. I have since moved on, but I do remember that this one was my favorite of hers.

Tempest- Tost -Robertson Davies- If you see a Robertson Davies book, pick it up and take it home. I don’t encourage stealing however.

Tess of the D’Ubervilles – Thomas Hardy – Loved It!

The Thorn Birds - Colleen McCullough – When I was in Greece, I met a man, who was the inspiration of a character in this book. At least he said so anyway. He also told me that he and the brother of the author tried to save a man who was drowning, and that her brother died while saving that man. I have no idea if any of that was true, but it prompted me to read the book.

Through the Shadowlands – Brian Sibley – New insights on a man, no one really knew (except for maybe one).

A Time to Kill – John Grisham – Pass this one up.

The Time Traveler’s Wife – Audrey Niffenegger – March 29, 2oo7 – Dizzying!

To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee – The book that really made me think that reading was more than a way to kill a couple of hours in a day. This book totally changed the way that I think about life. I first read it when I was 14 and have read it about 20 times since then.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being – Milan Kundera – intelligent

The Unconsoled - Kazuro Ishiguro – I had a very very hard time understanding this book…actually I had a very very hard time staying awake.

Underworld - Don Delillo – Great!

Unnatural Exposure – Patricia Cornwall – Kay Scarpetta is back.

Until I Find You – John Irving (March 22, 2oo7)- 2 years ago, I went to Mr. Irving’s reading of this book. I knew what I was getting into, when I started it….also keep in mind that I often have difficulty with certain recurring themes in his books…but I read it anyway. It should come to no one’s surprise that I can not stand this book. Although, it is very well written. But you may be interested in reading this if you like to read about lots of penis holding.

The Vampire Lestat – Anne Rice – I read this, when I still thought that Sting knew my taste better than I did.

The Van – Roddy Doyle -I believe this is the third in a series, I didn’t read the other 2, but I quite liked this one anyway.

A Virtuous Woman – Kaye Gibbons – Is it just me or in the early days (before she picked classic literature), Oprah picked really bad books to read?

Walking Across Egypt – Clyde Edgerton – I think this was another Oprah pick. She and I don’t usually agree on great books to read. This would be one of them.

Weep No More My Lady – Mary Higgins Clark – Don’t bother wasting your time reading this, I think they made it into a movie of the week.

What’s Bred in the Bone – Robertson Davies – I think I already mentioned that you should run to your nearest bookstore and pick up one of his books.

Where the Red Fern Grows – Wilson Rawls I loved this book when I was a kid, and I loved it even more whenI re-read it a couple of years ago. Its a great read, when you are looking for something to make you cry.

While I was Gone – Sue Miller – Probably another Oprah pick…man that woman is EVERYWHERE! Anyway, another one I didn’t like.

The White Bone – Barbara Gowdy -Ahhh Mud. This is a great book. Its not an easy one however. Lots going on…but if you want to know how elephants think, this might be a something that interests you.

White Oleander – Janet Fitch – not liking it.

White Teeth - Zadie Smith (March 17, 2007)- Really great book. If you like my taste in books at all, then get thee to the bookstore asap and purcahse this right now. You wont regret it! Its not too difficult a read, but it will make you feel smart, reading it. I love books like that.
Wicked – Gregory Maguire. I love it when people can turn the tables on stories and make you identify with the villan. I always like the misunderstood characters. And who was more understood than the Wicked Witch of the West?

Widow For One Year – John Irving (august 2oo1) – I bought this when I was on the island of Naxos, it was one of a few english novels available for sale in quite a large bookstore. I read it on various beaches of Greece. It stayed there, when I went home.

The Wind Up Bird Chronicle – Haruki Murakami (october, 2006) – My favorite discovery this year. I love his writing. Very very surreal. There is a lot of spaciousness in his writing, and often you feel like you aren’t reading anything at all. But once you get into it, the story takes you to interesting places.

The Witches of Eastwick – John Updike – I used to get John Updike and John Irving confused. Here is how you can tell the difference….John Updike is an author I like.

The Witching Hour – Anne Rice – not likable

Who Will Tend the Frog Hospital – Lorrie Moore – I don’t remember why I picked this book up….maybe the title. But I can’t even find if it ever existed. I know that I found it in the Brandon Public Library though, so if you are ever in Brandon, Manitoba you might want to look there for it.

The Woman in White - Wilkie Collins – I love these old gothic mystery novils. Collins, duMaurier….can’t get enough!!

The World According to Garp – John Irving – I did not like this at all. However I think its kind of funny that my friend Jeremy thinks of the society of ellens, everytime I mention Emily Carr.

World of Wonders – Robertson Davies – please read it…I am begging you.

A Wrinkle in Time – Madeline L’Engle – I soooo loved this book. I loved it when I was 9 and I love it now. Maybe this makes me a science geek. Does it??? Does it???

Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte – HATED IT! hated it hated it hated it!!!! Hated it the first time I read it in highschool…when my literature teacher told me that I wasn’t smart enough to understand it…and I hated it the second time I read it, when I decided to see if I got any smarter. I am smarter….just still hate the book. Do NOT waste your time.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance – Robert M Pirsig – An example of how anything can be zen.