100 memorable books

This list has been compiled very scientifically (as are all lists of this kind). All these books are important (I own them) and memorable (I remember having read them) and the spines are mostly easy to read at a distance (my eyes were tired as I walked past my shelves) and I've tried to only have one volume for any writer. It's not representative because I own at least 5900 other books and I didn't calculate the percentages of books from various periods and in various genres. French fiction is under-represented except in certain categories, for instance. This is due to the illegibility of the spines.

What else do you need to know? Well, if there's a book you think ought to be there (including books by you), ask me if I've read it and own it and if both apply, then I'm happy to add it. If it's by you I guarantee I intend to own it eventually, simply because a book written by anyone daft enough to read my list deserves a place in my bookshelf. Also, I collect books by friends. You can decide which of these applies.

( And now, the list: )

The Story of Chanukah

( This is the last of the blogged presents. Mary Victoria asked for it. A full half dozen people asked for the list of books, but Capnoblivious asked first, so that one's for him (he may share if you ask nicely). I have one email to send and one envelope to send and then you'll have to get through the rest of the holidays on your own. )