My Top Ten Favorite Books

I have been an avid reader since my earliest memories. I constantly have a book by the bedside, and tons more waiting in line to be read. My interest run a very wide range of genres, but my favourites listed here are the books I have gone back to reread just for the pleasure of revisiting old friends. These ten books never fail to enthral me, no matter how many times I read them.

Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy - Douglas Adams
Genius. Just flat genius. I don't recall how I first discovered Douglas Adams, but it wasn't nearly soon enough. I have read this sci-fi misadventure over 20 times and each time I find some little bit that slipped by me on prior readings. Sarcasm, irony, hilarity... it is all here.

American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Gaiman is one of the most warped authors around, and I love him for that. In American Gods he takes on religion to sidesplitting results. Again, genius personified. That he uses Odin as a major figure doesn't hurt, either.

Discworld Series - Terry Pratchett
Pratchett amazes me. Where does he come up with this stuff? This large series of books is set on a planet full of all manner of creatures from vampires to werewolves to numerous gods and everything in between... including DEATH. These characters keep reoccurring in various novels. Even if you don't agree with Pratchett's social observations, this set is a fun read as just for fun.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal - Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore has numerous books, all of which I adore, but my favourite of his has to be Lamb. Here Moore goes way over several lines and has way too much fun in the process. Brilliantly done, and funny as hell.

1066 And All That - W.C Sellar and R.J Yeatman
This is British history as you've never read it before, and likely never will again. As H.V. Kaltenborn put it: The worst thing about it is that it is so close to truth as to send you back to the dull historians for a check up. This, my friends, is the most warped version of history you've ever read, and it will keep you in utter stitches.