Of the books that most people read in school, but somehow never got assigned to me, are Catcher in the Rye, Moby Dick, Animal Farm, and Sidhartha. On the other hand, I've read most of Steinbeck's books, and a good deal of Charles Dickens.

After giving it some thought, it just occured to me that with the exception of a few short stories, I've never read anything by E. Hemingway. I read the first chapter of a book called "Pylon" by William Faulkner, and I consider it time that I'll want back at the end of my life.

I've read three Russion novels: The Brothers Karamazov, Dr. Zhivago and Taras Bulba. They were great books, but I don't have the energy to tackle any more.

I tried Jane Austen (Emma) but I lost interest quickly. I can't even sit through movie or TV adapations of her works.