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You forgot to let us know what your choices would be.
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I'm still thinking about it. Definitely a few from Isaac Asimov though I'd have to further consider the others. Perhaps The Epic of Gilgamesh -- haven't cracked that one since the early 90's.
I'd take some of the James Michener books that detail the history and lives of a certain area. Like The Source, Hawaii, Chesapeake, Centennial, Alaska. They're long, about 1000 pages each, which would keep me occupied for quite awhile. Plus it's been years since I've read them and they'd be new to me all over again.
I think Leon Uris "Exodus" would be on my list as well some other books of his such as "Milta Pass", 'QBVII" or alternately some of James Michener novels listed above.
Would you choose Hawaii if you couldn't find Centennial?
I have read Hawaii and I loved it but CENTENNIAL heads my list of favorite Michener books because I grew up on the Plains of Eastern Colorado.
Over the years the three authors that I appreciate most for getting the geography settings in their stories correct are : James Michener, Terry C Johnston and Louis La'mour. If they say there was "such and such" at a certain place. . . there probably is/was.
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell The Witching Hour by Anne Rice The Wall by Marlen Haushofer
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn would definitely be on my list!
Let's say you're taking a journey through space to a Galilean moon via Trans American spaceline, or Trans Am for short. However, for some reason, Trans Am has a policy of allowing their passengers to bring with them no more than 5 novels to read on the journey, and they can only be novels you have previously read. Which 5 would you choose?
The ones that weigh the least since when I get off of the space craft I'm going to have to lug them around. Yes, I know they will feel lighter but they're still bulky and I still have to lug my space suit changes of clothing.
I'm going to assume since we're traveling through space, we'll have warp speed options, and will bring books of varying lengths as a result. I also need variety so they'll be from different genres.
"The Five People You Meet in Heaven" - I've been meaning to reread this.
"Pride and Prejudice," though I do NOT think Mr. Darcy is all that and a bag of chips.
"Twilight," so I have something I can occupy myself with but won't lose track of the plot if I get distracted by really cool space stuff. (And if I brought a "Harry Potter," I'd want to bring them all).
"One for the Money" by Janet Evanovich, for the humor and because after reading 20-some books in the series, it would be like visiting friends and help with homesickness.
"The Cider House Rules" just in case it is a long journey, as this one took me a long time to read.
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Yes, I know they will feel lighter but they're still bulky and I still have to lug my space suit changes of clothing.
