Feature and Follow Friday



Woot! It's Friday and we all know what that means ... I'm planning to knock back a cup of Haighs Hot Chocolate, bust out the DVDs of Doctor Who and Daria, stuff some popcorn up my nose and ... Just kidding. It's Friday and that means it's time for Feature and Follow Friday, an awesome weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. This weeks all-important question is:

Q: What book do you think everyone should read? If you could gift the entire population with one book?


Just one? I can think of a few ...

E.M. Forsters A Room With a View is one of the most beautiful stories that I have ever read. I'd love to gift the entire world that one, just so that everyone could share in and enjoy the sheer beauty of the story.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel offers an interesting and thought provoking concept. 

Finally, I would choose To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. 

Which books would you choose? 

PS As always, leave me a link. I love seeing what you've been up to.

Comments

Jessica (Peace Love Books) said…
I haven't read ANY of those :/ but I've heard great things about all of them! Guess I should read them, haha. Great choice :)

Here's my FF!
28 December 2012 at 23:54
Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms said…
I haven't read A Room with a View yet, but I will. Good choices :)

I'm a new RSS follower. You can find my FF post here.

Have a wonderful weekend.
29 December 2012 at 04:38
The Scarf Princess said…
I'm a DW fan myself and think your weekend plans sound great! I've not read your book choice but saw the movie and liked its classic feel. I'm a new follower via GFC and would love for you to visit me whenever you get a chance....

The Scarf Princess
29 December 2012 at 13:53
Kathryn White said…
Hi Jessica. Definitely read at least one of the books I listed, if you get the chance. You'll love them.
30 December 2012 at 13:10
Kathryn White said…
Thank you. A Room With a View is definitely worth it. The film adaption is wonderful as well, very faithful to the book.
30 December 2012 at 13:14
Kathryn White said…
The Notebook is a beautiful story. I haven't reviewed it on my blog ... yet.

Following you back :-)
30 December 2012 at 13:15
Kathryn White said…
Doctor Who is awesome, as is the film adaption of A Room With a View.

Stopped by your blog before for a visit and loved it. Now following via GFC.
30 December 2012 at 13:16
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