I’m proud to say that I have not read a single one of the 50 Best Cult Books.

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1. I’ve read 10 of them, and I’m proud of that!

   And if you really have never read To Kill a Mockingbird, you are missing out on one of the most incredible works of modern American literature. I hope you’ve at least seen the movie.

   Posted by Pisco Sours  on  05/07/08  at  09:30 AM

2. Ditto on To Kill A Mockingbird And also...you haven’t read Hitchiker’s Guide? Seriously? You should...I think you’d enjoy it.

   Posted by beth  on  05/07/08  at  11:18 AM

3. I’ve read a good handful of them and concur with Pisco and Beth on To Kill a Mockingbird...a must read!  But I find it hilarious that Baby and Child Care, by Dr. Spock is on the list.  I know my own mother raised me on those principles, which goes a long way in explaining any deficiencies I’ve grown up with.  At least that’s what I’ll tell the therapist when the time comes.

   Posted by Gwynne  on  05/07/08  at  11:39 AM

4. I have seen To Kill a Mockingbird. I am curious about Hitchhiker’s Guide, but just haven’t worked up enough interest to read it yet.

   I chuckled at the Dr. Spock book making the list, too. Poor kids.

   Posted by  on  05/07/08  at  12:11 PM

5. Ahem...Baby and Child Care was read by me and millions of other young mothers who had no clue how to take care of a baby. The practical stuff was very helpful and there really wasn’t anything else out there at the time. I think Spock revised it later in the late 60’s or 70’s when he became a radical.  I’ll admit there were four others on the list that I read, also in the 60’s ~ all B.C.

   Posted by  on  05/07/08  at  02:55 PM

6. I’ve read at least 8 of those books and half of one and a few pages of another. Couldn’t get through either of them. At least one or two of them I read for an English class, high-school even, I think.

   Catcher in the Rye is one of my all-time favorite books. I’m proud to have read all of the ones I did on that list.

   I think you saw the word CULT and you thought the books were anti-God or something. You need to read a few of those books before you die. If you want recommendations, just ask.

   Posted by  on  05/07/08  at  03:07 PM

7. 

   I don’t necessarily like reading the same things that everyone else reads. I wish I had never read The DaVinci Code.

   Posted by  on  05/07/08  at  03:21 PM

8. Maybe you should stop reading The Bible then. Seems to be quite a number of readers of that book.

   Posted by Jaynee  on  05/08/08  at  05:03 PM

9. Smart @$$

   Posted by  on  05/08/08  at  05:05 PM

10. That wasn’t me.  I didn’t say that - Denis mst have posted from my login.

    As for me (the REAL me), I have read 10 of them as well, and have considered reading another 8-9 but never got around to it.  I’m actually very surprised The Illuminatus Trilogy isn’t on the list.  THAT is one weird book.

    Posted by Jaynee  on  05/08/08  at  05:41 PM

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