I have finally compiled a combination of favorite books and /or
authors. I haven't read as much in the past 5 - 10 years, because of
work and stress it became hard to read much without falling asleep. So,
I am not a heavy reader, but it has been one of my goals - to do more
reading. My Robin was a ravenous reader and would give me a synopsis
of all the books she read ... anything so she could have the floor,
hence the spotlight!
Here are a few of my faves. I think this may be my favorite book,
Siddartha, Herman Hesse. I also love, The Bell Jar by Ms. Plath,
Catcher In the Rye of course J. D. Salinger and Naked by David Sedaris.
I love - that I love Ayn Rand despite our conflicting view points. And
ever since high school I have been a huge Anais Nin fan. I read 3 of
her diaries, probably 3 or 4 of her novels, short as they are and her
erotica. She is most poetic, whether she be writing in her diaries, or
her "fiction" or her porn. I have dreamed of living like she lived,
although I could have done with out Henry Miller and spent more time
with June!
Also I enjoy short stories very much, The Lottery, Tell- Tale Heart,
The Cask of Amontillado. Short story writers such as Doris Lessing,
Virginia Wolf, Colette, Katherine Anne Porter, Edgar Allen Poe and Willa
Cather. I think this is an art form that is all but disappeared.
Maybe, I should start my career as a writer with a short story and work
my way up to a novel.
Peace
Susan
