How's that one for a tonguetwister??? I love good literature!

It's amazing how some authors can turn an otherwise banal topic into a fabulous work of art... I've read a lot of good stuff recently!

A listing of some of my favorite books... check 'em out!

• if on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino -- uniquely different style, as if the author is watching you, or in your head. I like his uniqueness.
• Snow in August by Pete Hamill -- the story of a young Irish boy growing up in WWII Brooklyn. Not something I would have ordinarily picked up; but the images created by the author and his style of writing kept me engrossed.
• The Book of Laughter and Forgetting by Milan Kundera -- my favorite of this author's philosophical works. The themes of laughter and forgetting are vaguely intertwined with several story lines... I just like his "stream of consciousness" writing style.
• Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott -- another great writer, a local one. This is actually a non-fiction work subtitled "instructions on writing and life." But it is much more than that -- Ms. Lamott combines her fabulous way with words as well as her storytelling abilities for a wonderful read.
• Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes -- a tale of a woman and her husband and their journey in leaving San Francisco to buy and fix up an old Tuscan villa. The imagery is incredible; what a remarkable way to learn about the Italian culture.
• Anthem by Ayn Rand -- a concise, well-written tale on the importance of individualism and uniqueness... many people consider this their own personal anthem -- myself included!
• The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara -- I guarantee you, you've never learned history quite like this! Not only is this a remarkable account of the Civil War, but the tale involves interactive dialogue among those involved. A must-read for history buffs!

I'd be more than happy to hear about anyone else's favorite books... drop me a line!

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Homeward bound...