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As you can see by this list, I tend to fall in love with an author and stick with them. Chances are, if I listed an author more than once it means I’ve read everything they’ve ever written. Maybe I’d be better off just doing a list of favorite authors!

	Harpo Speaks! – Harpo Marx I first read this book when I was about eleven years old. I've read it many times since. It is my touchstone. My inspiration. My bible. I want to live my life the way that he did. With humor and grace.
	Interview with the Vampire – Anne Rice Picked this book up because of Sting's song "Moon Over Bourbon Street". Many might discount her for being too commercial these days, but I adore the imagery in this book. The way she describes the world through a vampire's eyes really moved me.
	Still Life with Woodpecker – Tom Robbins I need to read this one again. Tom Robbins is out there, man. This book kicks ass. You should read it again, too.
	Frankenstein – Mary Shelley First read this as a senior in high school. What an amazing story. If you've never read it, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy today.
	The Sneetches – Dr. Seuss I love all of Dr. Seuss. I never tire of introducing kids to his books. This one has always been my favorite and perhaps one day may join my list of tattoos.
	Harry Potter & the Prisoner from Azkaban – J.K. Rowling Man, these books are amazing! So far this one is the best in my eyes.
	The Hotel New Hampshire – John Irving The man I most often credit as my favorite author. The movie was disappointing even though it remained pretty true to the book. Sorrow floats. Keep passing the open windows. Sooo many things I love about this one.
	High Fidelity – Nick Hornby This book really hit home with me on so many levels. I loved the movie, but not so much as the book. Oddly enough with his book "About a Boy", I liked the movie better. Go figure.
	The House at Pooh Corner – A.A. Milne I've said it before and I'll say it again. Tigger is my hero... forever and ever, amen.
	A Wrinkle in Time – Madeline L’Engle Read this series of kids books in college and found them not only entertaining but profound. Just recently went back to read this again and I'm afraid it has fallen into the shadows of the more cinematic Mr. Potter.
	The World According to Garp – John Irving Classic. Love the movie. Love the book.
	Where the Wild Things Are – Maurice Sendak I had so much fun reading this to kids when I was teaching. Nothing better than a book about monsters. When I was little a Sendak favorite was "Chicken Soup with Rice".
	Jitterbug Perfume – Tom Robbins More wacky shit. Read this guy, I'm telling you!
	Lonesome Dove – Larry McMurtry This is one is about a gazillion pages long and it is a western. Two strikes against it. But, holy crap, is it riveting. I couldn't put it down!
	On the Road – Jack Kerouac One of those life-changing books. You'll never quite see the world the same way again.
	Andy Kaufman Revealed! – Bob Zmuda Riveting. Almost too ridiculous to believe at times... but then, that's Andy, isn't it?
	Bartholomew & the Oobleck – Dr. Seuss I swear there's a part of this book that's been edited out since I was a kid. Didn't he get stuck in the bathtub or was it my imagination? I remember being scared to take a bath after reading it.
	The Tao of Pooh – Benjamin Hoff More hippie shit.
	Operating Instructions: A Journal of my Son’s First Year – Anne Lamott All women should read this one, whether they are interested in having kids or not.
	Even Cowgirls Get the Blues – Tom Robbins A chick with six-inch thumbs? How can it not be entertaining?
	Travels With Charley – John Steinbeck Someday I'll just hop in the car and travel the country for a few months like he did. As is often the case with Steinbeck, there is much food for thought here that is still relevant in today's world.
	Groucho Letters: Letters to and from Groucho Marx Proof positive that this man was incredibly clever.
	Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness – William Styron A great primer for those who want to understand what it's like to be in the throes of serious depression.
OUT OF PRINT	Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace – Scott Thorson What "Showgirls" is to movies, this is to books. The best $2.98 I ever spent in my life.
	Stupid White Men – Michael Moore I haven't even read this one yet, but you know what? I don't have to. I know I'll love it.