I saw that the movie favourite thread is still going. I don't think we've had one for books yet. So, come on, speak up.
Starting off, I'll say that my favourite book of all time is Brave New World. 1984 is certainly in that realm of all time greats, but BNW takes the top spot. I forget who said it, but there's a quote that's stuck with me for years when describing the two works - "1984 depicted a world where we were destroyed by what we hate. Brave New World depicted a world where we were destroyed by what we love." Dystopia in the form of utopia, pretty prophetic in some areas, and the final conversation between John and Mond is something that's always remained stuck with me.
If we're talking about non-fiction, I can't really nominate a favourite in the same way, but one thing that springs to mind is Sapiens. It's one of those rare books that actually managed to shift my perception of the world. So seriously, read it.
Also, final note, if we're talking comics, I'd suppose my favourite would be Maus or When the Wind Blows, but if we're talking series, it would be the Archie Sonic comics. Yes, I can enjoy low art as well as high art, thanks for asking. No shortage of other comics I grew up with though. And if we're talking about manga? Um...no idea.
Anyway, your turn.
Starting off, I'll say that my favourite book of all time is Brave New World. 1984 is certainly in that realm of all time greats, but BNW takes the top spot. I forget who said it, but there's a quote that's stuck with me for years when describing the two works - "1984 depicted a world where we were destroyed by what we hate. Brave New World depicted a world where we were destroyed by what we love." Dystopia in the form of utopia, pretty prophetic in some areas, and the final conversation between John and Mond is something that's always remained stuck with me.
If we're talking about non-fiction, I can't really nominate a favourite in the same way, but one thing that springs to mind is Sapiens. It's one of those rare books that actually managed to shift my perception of the world. So seriously, read it.
Also, final note, if we're talking comics, I'd suppose my favourite would be Maus or When the Wind Blows, but if we're talking series, it would be the Archie Sonic comics. Yes, I can enjoy low art as well as high art, thanks for asking. No shortage of other comics I grew up with though. And if we're talking about manga? Um...no idea.
Anyway, your turn.