Gacked from Dani, who stole it from litlove...
What ten books would you take with you to a desert island?
Granted, Dani put a lot of thought into the scenario, things like how long was she going to be there for, any chance of rescue, even climate. Me, not so much. I figure if I'm there, I'm there for life. Although...making a list of the books I'd bring with me strikes me as kinda odd. I mean, doing something like this clearly brings up the point that I know I'm going to be stranded on a desert island. That isn't something I'd really be willing to do, either.
Eh. Anyways, the books and in no particular order...
1. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Now, this may seem like cheating to some people, but I actually have this book on my shelf.
2. The Bible
Not starting a debate, by my version of the Bible rocks. I mean, there are notes on the notes in there. It'll take me forever to read this, and that's what I'm looking for.
3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
It's always a toss up between this one and the Prisoner of Azkaban, but I think the OotP is my current fave.
4.Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
It's just a brilliant book and I always see something new in it with each read.
5. The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Such a good, thoughtful, well-written book. And sad too. Which might help me take my mind off the fact that apparently, I allowed myself to be stranded on a desert island.
6. Chocolat by Joanne Harris
I did love this story and since I probably won't have access to anything other than coconuts and raw fish, at least I'll have Harris's descriptions.
7. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
8. War for the Oaks by Emma Bull
It was a really good story and I've only read it once.
9. SAS Survival Handbook found here
Because their motto is: He who dares, wins. And that's the kind of mindset I'm going to want while I'm stranded on that desert island.
Ohh, the last book....
10. The Inferno by Dante
Seriously? Because of this: Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
I'm so going to weave myself a blanket (out of palm leaves and grasses) with that quote.
And also, because it will help me remember that my life could be so much worse.
What would you bring?
2 comments:
What a great list! It has such balance, and the survival guide is wonderfully pragmatic (Colette is NOT going to help me prepare sterilise water).
Yeah, I thought of a survival guide, but then I didn't want to give up space for nonfiction when I could have another novel....
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