since i've taken to reading approximately 3 books a week these days (call it a long bus ride commute, and no friends - i'll call it a strong pull towards literacy and higher being), i'm grasping at straws when it comes time to choose the next book. i end up with stacks of books from the library wait list that i can't read all at once, that i put holds on and then end up paying $13 in late fees for (you don't want to know how much i've paid in late fees throughout my entire life). and, i don't want meaningless, brainless, nothingness books either. i want something meaningful, something that will suit my place in life, and something where a word, title, name, quote pulls me away from the story, and makes me dog ear to come back to (sorry public library - i'm the one who's doing it!).
so, this list of 32 books that will change your life is perfect. even if it's not exhaustive (and by all means, i'm sure BUZZFEED has not been the one to nail an exhaustive and life changing list), it's something. i've read about 8 of the books (and am outrageously happy chuck palahniuk made the list) but 24 more isn't a bad starting place. and at this point, i'll take all the recommendations i can get..... including simply writing down all the names of the covers of books i thought looked 'compelling' in the NYC book store my sister and i spent almost an hour in a couple of weeks ago.
so, this list of 32 books that will change your life is perfect. even if it's not exhaustive (and by all means, i'm sure BUZZFEED has not been the one to nail an exhaustive and life changing list), it's something. i've read about 8 of the books (and am outrageously happy chuck palahniuk made the list) but 24 more isn't a bad starting place. and at this point, i'll take all the recommendations i can get..... including simply writing down all the names of the covers of books i thought looked 'compelling' in the NYC book store my sister and i spent almost an hour in a couple of weeks ago.
no, seriously - i even took photos. does this book look entirely enlightening? didn't think so.
i know. i know. don't judge a book by it's cover. so sue me.
what books are you reading lately, that you're loving, and i need to get ahold of?? please share - i'm desperate.