Recommended Book List

Looking for a good book to read? Here are some of the best I've read over the years. As you may have noticed, I have listed a few different languages. My recommendation has always been to read the book in its original, but most of the time you can still find a decent translation.

English Books

• Adams, Richard. Watership Down - One of my favorite books. It is a must read even if you don't like rabbits.
• Card, Orson Scott. Prentice Alvin - The third book in the 'Alvin the Maker' series. All of his books are great, but this one was especially notable. Check out the official OSC Homepage.
• Moon, William "Least Heat". Blue Highways - A unique perspective on the US as seen by travelling around the lesser known roads.

German Books

• Hesse, Hermann. Narziß und Goldmund - One of the best books I've ever read. I highly recommend it.
• Mann, Thomas. Buddenbrooks - One of Mann's best.
• Mann, Thomas. Der Zauberberg - A classic, though it can be slow at times, it is a must in order to understand German literature.
• Mann, Thomas. Die Bekenntnisse de Hochstaplers Felix Krull - One of Mann's lighter books which makes for fun reading. It's actually quite humorous.
• Nietzsche, Friedrich. Also sprach Zarathustra - Definitely not light reading, but it makes for interesting discussions.

Portuguese Books

These are just a few sample of the many books that I've read and have enjoyed. If you have any recommendations or disagree with any of my choices and their ratings, please let me know by sending me email at kjcox@students.wisc.edu. Thanks for stopping by.

This page was last updated: February 21, 1997