1. To a God Unknown, John Steinbeck. I read this book last year for our English III independent project because the concept of religion and "god" interest me. The story line isn't anything special, but the idea of what religion is in the book made me think. I would consider it one of my favorites.
2. Stranger in a Strange Land, Robert Heinlein. This is the book that got me into science fiction literature. First of all, in my opinion Heinlein is a genius. Secondly, the out of this world plot and the manipulation of religion entertained me and made me think.
3. The House of Mirth, Edith Warton. This is my example of excellent storytelling! So it is no surprise that is also one of my memorable books.
4. Brave New World, Aldous Huxley. One of my summer reading books, I knew I would like it because of its utopian theme. But, once again, I liked it even more because of how Huxley played with religion. I'm still thinking about it, whether Huxley wanted to say religion is ridiculous ( how "Ford" is the new "God") or a saving grace (how John committed suicide, is he now a martyr?).
5. Miss Rumphius, Barbara Cooney. This children's story was one of my favorites when I was little and its theme has always stayed with me (Every where you go in life, make it a bit better). I think it's why I am as motivated as I am today.
6. The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom. I have reread this book at least five times. It's one of my all time favorites. We learn about Eddie in a backwards way, starting at his death then exploring the concept of an afterlife.
What a diverse and interesting group of titles, ranging from literary classics to children's tales to science fiction to a bestseller. The variety of your list suggests the range of interests in your mind. Thanks for a good glimpse of your taste in reading.
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