Favorite Fiction Books Read This Year #'s 1-5

Alright, time to finish off the book list.
December 7th - List 7

1. The Brothers K – David James Duncan
I still have yet to meet one person who has not loved this book. The characters are extremely well-developed, the storyline never lulls, every emotion is felt while reading this book. Plus, this is one of the only books that has made me laugh out loud while reading.








2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K. Rowling
Some may think this is heresy to put this book above Lord of the Rings, but come on, it's the year of Harry Potter. It's kind of required.









3. The Lord of the Rings – J.R. Tolkien
Finally read this for the first time and wow! Quite a bit that is left out from the movies, although, unlike Harry Potter (who's movies always disappoint), these movies are actually quite good! Any man who can create his own world complete with a language is brilliant and has accomplished something of obscene proportions. The creatures were awesome. Loved the Ents.







4. The Pastures of Heaven – John Steinbeck
Back to the brilliant John Steinbeck. These are a series of short stories that all tie together. Not quite as good as Travels with Charley, but better than Tortilla Flat and Cannery Row.









5. Wise Blood – Flannery O’Connor
Two Flannery O'Connor books on one list. Who would have thought? One man's deluded attempt to create the "church without Jesus Christ". This is a great book if only for the great cultural significance. You can see people trying to do the same thing today! (Joel Osteen - did I need to mention his name?)







Coming soon:
-Favorite Seinfeld Episodes of All Time
-Favorite Albums of the Year
-Top Five Beers of the Year!
This is the most self-indulgent I think I've ever been and I'm loving every second of it!