Finally….Tagged
All right. Just about everyone else has been tagged for this mini book questionnaire, so thanks to Rob at Doucheblog for letting me play. So….
# of books I own…
Roughly 100, give or take 20. I’m too lazy to guess accurately, let alone count them.
Last book bought…
“The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana” by Umberto Eco. I am a huge Eco fan and was quite pleased to see that this book had finally been translated.
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“Navigating a New World” by Lloyd Axworthy.
Last book read…
“Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand. Now, strangely enough, I have this compelling urge to move to Colorado…
Five books that mean a lot to me…
I have noticed that nearly all of the entries for the other bloggers are non-fiction. While these types of books have been worthwhile reads for me, they just don’t carry the same weight or meaning for me as fiction does. So, here goes.
1. “Foucault’s Pendulum” by Umberto Eco. Eco is a genius, plain and simple. The ultimate creator, a master of union, Eco combines erudition with entertainment, showing unequalled talent for synergy. He is the type of writer I would love to be.
2. “Hard Times” by Charles Dickens. This book may seem like an odd book to choose, but it stands out for me. Dickens, while being one of the few dead author’s that can make me laugh out loud while reading, can also illustrate the beauty of any scene. Several of these scenes remain with me in vivid detail and resonate, demonstrating the power and timelessness of Dickens’ writing.
3. “Lord of the Rings” by JRR Tolkien. If you have read it - you know. If you haven’t read it yet - you should.
4. “Paradise Lost” by John Milton. Besides this being a literary masterpiece, it is just damn cool. I love mythology and the “fallen hero” archetype so, obviously, this is one of my favourites.
5. “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood. It is kind of stunning how well written this book is.
OK, I think nearly everyone else has done this already, but I’ll tag…
Justin at Flashpoint
Classic at Classic Quarters
Civitatensis
Sean at Trickle Down Truth and
Alan at Gen X at 40
Update:
I also tag Derek at Words Without Walls, who is feeling a little left out.
