The other day I was thinking about the books I'd like to have with me if I was stuck on a desert island (this is a recurring daydream of mine). I realized that a book being a "favorite" didn't necessarily mean that I would take it with me. Even though Crime and Punishment is one of my favorite books, I wouldn't want to have that with me on a desert island -- that would probably drive me mental within a few days. For a book to qualify, it had to be one that I would never tire of. So, without further ado, below are the top ten books I'd like to have with me on a desert island (in no particular order):- The Bible -- Okay, an exception right off the bat. I've never read the Bible from beginning to end and would like to do so. What better time than when I'm stuck on an island?
- Persuasion (Jane Austen) -- No Pride and Prejudice? I know. Sacrilege for a girl. But Persuasion is my favorite. The older heroine. The bittersweetness of the story. And the letter that Captain Wentworth writes gets me every single time.
- As You Desire (Connie Brockway) -- The first chapter made me fall in love with this book.
- A Duke of Her Own (Lorraine Heath) -- A really romantic story.
- Three Men in a Boat (Jerome K. Jerome) -- One of the funniest books I've ever read.
- Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (John Le Carre) -- Even though I already know what happens at the end, just the writing itself makes it worthwhile to read again and again.
- Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging (Louise Rennison) -- The female version of Adrian Mole.
- The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 (Sue Townsend) -- Before there was Bridget Jones, there was Adrian Mole. Here's a snippet: "Thursday January 21st, My brain is hurting. I have just had two pages of Macbeth to translate into English." Hilarious.
- My Life and Hard Times (James Thurber) -- Another hilarious book.
- Any omnibus of P. G. Wodehouse -- An omnibus is a bit of cheating but P. G Wodehouse is my favorite author. Ever. Doesn't matter if it's a collection of stories with Jeeves and Wooster, Uncle Fred, or Mr. Mulliner -- as long as I have one, I'll be fine.
What do you think of the list? What would you take with you?
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