David Rain's Blog - Posts Tagged "favourite-books"

Writers are often asked about their favourite books, so here are some of mine. I say favourites, and that’s what I mean. This is not my list of the greatest books, or books I think everyone should read. Nor is it intended, consciously at least, as a list of my influences. These are simply books that have gripped me: fiction or non-fiction, adult or children’s fiction. There’s just one rule about what I include, and what I don’t. There are no fleeting enthusiasms here. Each book is one I can’t forget. They’re not listed below in order in preference, just alphabetical by author. Nor are these my only favourites, just the ones I’ve written about so far. Continue reading