"What five books do you think someone absolutely must own?"
That was the question Kristian from Never Fully Dressed – Without a Style! asked me when I was invited to participate in her post designed to get to know other bloggers better.
So here are my picks…in no particular order;
The Picture of Dorian Gray became my inspiration for all of my late teens and early twenties which could be described best by this quote, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” - Oscar Wilde. This became my mantra at the time. Yes they were wild and crazy times (not like today mind you…I was no Miley Cyrus!) but that is what youth is for and I don't regret any most of it.
Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance was the basis for many a long wonderful discussion about life and where it takes us. Grab a big glass of wine and prepare to stretch your brain. I've read this multiple times and each time I discover something new.
The Outsiders is just a fabulous intense page devouring read that captures the innocence of youth and loss thereof beautifully. My favourite bit is the poem by Robert Frost, Nothing Gold Can Stay. The book is way better than the movie as is pretty much always the case.
How To Win Friends and Influence People was the self help book before they were popular. My Dad gave it to me to read when I was a kid. I've read this at least three times but I should probably be reading it daily, there are so many easy practical solutions for improving your life and providing much needed perspective.
The Little Prince I read first in French with my then boyfriend and now husband some 23 years ago, so it has an extra soft spot in my heart. This book always makes me cry…but in a good way.
A big thank you to Kristian for thinking of me and making me reflect back on some of my favourite books.
What are your top five books and why?
