Oct 05, 2001 03:22 AM
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Books invite us to take a respite from our corner of the world and enter worlds we may never visit in reality because we are separated from them by time or distance. Although, many of the best books contain vivid descriptions, books allow us to create our own visions of the people and places they explore. There are many books that I would happily read over and over again. Some come to mind easily, others are forgotten until I pass the bookshelf and one calls out to me. Here are some of my favorites.
Watership Down by Richard Adams. In this novel a small band of rabbits flee from their warren(which is about to be destroyed) and set off in seek of a new home. Along the way they encounter several warrens with varying societies. At first glance, Watership Down is an adventure story but if you take the time to really read and ponder similarities between the rabbit and human societies become apparent.
The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton. This medical mystery was written in the 80's. Crichton is, himself, a physician so he creates a very believable scenario. The main character has violent psychomotor seizures and undergoes experimental surgery to implant a number of electrodes in his brain. The results, no pun intended, are shocking and make you think seriously about the potential uses and misuses of technology. I also loved The Andromeda Strain and the Great Train Robbery.
The Collected Poems of Robert Frost. For a bit of peace, nothing beats a few quiet moments with Robert Frost's poetry.
Farenheit 451 and The Martian Chronicles. Although there is a lot of great newer science fiction out on the market-my favorites are still the many stories of Ray Bradbury.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A book everyone should read-nothing more needs to be said.
That's five. There are so many more-Edgar Alan Poe, Robin Cook, Ayn Rnd, Alice Walker, and on and on. Not to mention trips back to childhood favorites such as Beatrix Potter, Charlotte's Web and The Velveteen Rabbit.
So take time out and read!
