Book Meme

Barb has tagged me with this book meme. I'm going to include audiobooks in this, since that's the main way I "read" lately:

1. One book that changed your life:

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. It was so instrumental in helping me to resolve a lot of confusion and doubts I had about my faith.

2. One book that you’ve read more than once:

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I've also listened to the audiobook of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis numerous times. John Cleese does a perfect job reading the book.

3. One book you’d want on a desert island:

Besides the Bible, probably The Screwtape Letters.

4. One book that made you laugh:

Give War a Chance by P.J. O'Rourke.

5. One book that made you cry:

That's a tough one. I think a good answer would be Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie. I was so fascinated by this book I read it twice. Such a tragic story. The description of the Russian royal family's final moments made me cry.

6. One book that you wish had been written:

Like Barb, I can't really think of anything specific. Perhaps more books by C.S. Lewis. It would be interesting to hear his opinions on what's going on in the world today.

7. One book that you wish had never been written:

I agree with Barb's answer. I would add The Communist Manifesto.

8. The book you are currently reading:

I'm not currently reading anything, but I recently finished the audiobook of The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton. That is a fantastic book and I'd love to read or listen to it again.

9. One book you’ve been meaning to read:

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. I just bought the audiobook of this one and I plan to listen to it soon. I have a couple of friends who love this book, and I've always wanted to read it.

10. Now tag five people:

Well, anyone who reads this and has a blog and hasn't done this meme yet, consider yourself tagged. ;-)

Posted by Susan B. at 9:50 PM to Books