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5 Books Everyone Should Have In Their Personal Library

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This could take some thought for some of us. I'd like to hear what 5 books you think are so important that literally everyone should have a copy of each of them on their shelf at home.

 

TRY TO KEEP IT JUST TO FIVE BOOKS. Some folks will have a hard time narrowing down to that few, and others may struggle coming up with that many. Let's hear what you've got.

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In memory of our good friend Alabama Larry, I’d like to guess that his response to this thread would have been something like this:

 

"If you ask me, the Bible is the only book anyone ever really needs to have on their shelf. But between Momma and me, I think we could come up with five copies at the house."

 

 

All the same, let’s prohibit use of the Bible on people’s lists. I think we all know how significant it is in the world.

In memory of our good friend Alabama Larry, I’d like to guess that his response to this thread would have been something like this:

 

"If you ask me, the Bible is the only book anyone ever really needs to have on their shelf. But between Momma and me, I think we could come up with five copies at the house."

 

 

All the same, let’s prohibit use of the Bible on people’s lists. I think we all know how significant it is in the world.

It wasn't making my list. :D

This is harder than I thought.....I think I'm down to 8 now. :lol:

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald

Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Trojan Saga - Homer

The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

 

* That was not easy and I could seriously edit it 10 times and still not be happy with the five. The only ones that will be on every list are the first two.

Grapes of Wrath

Native Son

Catcher in the Rye

Slaughterhouse Five

To Kill a Mockingbird

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - Hunter S. Thompson

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

The Prince - Niccolo Machiavelli

Origin of Species - Charles Darwin

The Lorax - Dr. Seuss

 

Insanely tough. I echo Getslow's sentiments. I'm still not sure I'm happy with this list.

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Yep...this is a ridiculously tough task. I've been thinking about my list since yesterday afternoon, and I'm still not happy with any of the variations.

Since The Bible was taken out, I only have one. UKMF already stated it, but To Kill A Mockingbird.

Since The Bible was taken out, I only have one. UKMF already stated it, but To Kill A Mockingbird.
I think you're forgetting one:

 

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Yep...this is a ridiculously tough task. I've been thinking about my list since yesterday afternoon, and I'm still not happy with any of the variations.
I probably need to put some more thought into mine. It would also help if I was at home and had all my books unpacked.

 

I did avoid counting any series as one entry...

I think you're forgetting one:

 

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That's right! :thumb::lol:

Wow this will be tough. I'll have to fall down this wormhole later.

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

"A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

"The Prince of Tides" by Pat Conroy

"A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving

"The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom

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