I wanted to write about books. So I wrote and wrote and upon
looking for a reference in my stories already posted, I realized that I had
basically written and published the whole thing already two years ago. Shit.
Does that happen to other bloggers too? You would assume I can remember these
things. Or at least check my own blog before starting to write. Anyhow, read it
here and know everything is still the same except for the fact that I got a Kindle
and love it to bits. Putting corners in pages is overrated.
However I wanted to write about books because I was inspired
by my favourite list-lady who asked for lists with your favourite books this
week. Since I have just experienced the joy of finishing a book in just a few
hours (Gone Girl) again, I feel quite inspired to lay low on the Grey’s and
instead read something new. So I liked the idea of exchanging book ideas with
others. But upon looking through some of
the lists others had already written I realized that might be a tricky one. I
might share a common interest in Harry Potter with someone, but if the rest of the
reading list contains of Nicolas Spark and Lauren Conrad, I… rather not comment.
Mind you someone could feel the same about my list. After
all I don’t like the Great Gatsby nor Great Expectations. I thought instead of summarizing the books I’d
rather give a short explanation why I like them so much. Know where I'm coming
from and then judge away if you must. Hopefully you will rather go and buy some
books, Lauren Conrad or other…
The Travel Book –
Lonely Planet.
My best book of all times. It has moved across oceans with
me despite its weight. It’s my book for inspiration, for making me feel good,
for dreaming about other place, for deciding where I want to go to on vacation,
and for looking up capitals of the world if I need to win a bet and want to
outsmart Google.
Bikram’s Beginning
Yoga Class – Bikram Choudhoury
A must for a teacher, but also a really great for an avid
Bikram practitioner. It is equal parts posture clinic and a really good read.
The man is crazy, but really funny.
Harry Potter and The
Sorcerer’s Stone – J.K. Rawling
An ex-lover gave it to me as a farewell gift when I left for
New York. Call me silly sentimental, but I felt very connected with
Harry as we were both thrown into new worlds that were a bit scary, but where
we ultimately belonged.
The Selected Works of
T.S. Spivet – Reif Larsen
I smiled throughout the whole book and I still smile
whenever I make corn on the cob. It is just.so.freaking.awesome.
The Brothers
Lionheart – Astrid Lindgren
My favourite childhood adventure ever. Dragons, evil rulers,
revolution and cherry blossoms.
Why Do You Kill?: The
Untold Story of the Iraqi Resistance - Jürgen Todenhöfer
& A Mighty Heart –
Mariane Pearl
I’d put these two together, because to me they both tragic
yet wonderful stories that illustrate human compassion, tolerance and
forgiveness as qualities above all else to make the world a better place.
The Night Circus – Erin
Morgenstern
Made me want to run away and join the circus for real. Ever
since I have been bugging her on Twitter to finally write another book – she is
brilliant.
The Claiming of
Sleeping Beauty - Anne Rice writing as A.N. Roquelaure
Not sure why Amazon compares it to 50 Shades of Grey in
their review, because it was there first and it’s a BDSM novel done right. And
yes, it does live on my nightstand.
The Alexandria
Quartet – Lawrence Durrell
I have tried and failed many times to get into it. For some
reason I think I must try again, because something tells me I’ll love it and it
will be a favourite.
For full disclosure and here comes the part you can judge me
for: I love all historic novels by Ken Follet and Rebecca Gablé. Tough thanks
to the latter I will also kick your butt at pub quiz when the topic of War of
the Roses ever comes up.
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