List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?

First, I have to say that “Infinite Jest” by David Foster Wallace had a huge impact on my 20’s. The story though long with footnotes has a very clear point. That in the end we’re not as different as we want to seem. If you’re a drug addict or a preppie; your life can end in their place & or on the “right” side of town.

“White Teeth” by Zadie Smith, deals with lower class London in the most powerful way. The story starts off with a ricochet of circumstances that are hard to fathom. As you get deeper in the book you understand her title & why she chose it.

“The History of Bees” by Maja Lunde grapples with our extinction in a powerful, no holds barred book. I really enjoyed reading it but found it depressingly real. In a good way of course. If you think it can’t happen, think again.

I’m an avid reader so to pick 3 books was hard. I feel that they all gave me knowledge about subjects I hadn’t thought of before. That’s why I read paper books & not electronic. I also believe in the independent bookstore & keeping them alive.