It was said recently that some people read books not because they're interested in them, but because they wish to give a certain impression about themselves. So, which book would you like to be seen reading in public?
2006-08-08 12:57:45 · 28 answers · asked by swanseadel 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
In order to answer this question i will have to pretend for a moment that i actually care what people think of me, which incidentaly, i dont.
However, to entertain the hypothetical, id have to say.....
"War and Peace" when i want to be seen as intelligent
"The Karma Sutra" when i want to be seen as sexy
"Walk to Freedom" when i want people to think i care about human nature
"Harry Potter" when i want to look young
"The Holy Bible" when i need to look innocent
"Bridget Jones's Diary" when i want men to steer clear
"A Child Called IT" when i want to be seen as compassionate
and for the grand finale....
"Hello" ... when i've had enough of pretending and all i really want to do is see whats going on with the Beckhams
Im shallow, so shoot me
2006-08-08 13:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
I'm Not Bothered. I don't wish to give any impression in public.
Books I have read in the last few years that I would recommend as outstanding are:
Christie Malry's Own Double Entry
Life of Pi
The Plot Against America
2006-08-08 13:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by Hebrew Hammer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Oscar Wilde wrote, "I always carry my diary. One should have something scandelous to read on the train."
That's a line from The Importance of Being Earnest. I would definitely start a conversation with someone reading The Importance of Being Earnest in public.
2006-08-08 13:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by museumdoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playboy annual haha
Nah;
Close Quarter Battle by Mike Curtis.
Once a Pilgrim by Will Scully
The Operators by James Rennie
Um, all good books if your into amazing true life stories.
2006-08-08 13:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by George Adamson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Robert M Pirsig.
Then move onto
Zen and the Magic Roundabout: yes it does exist
2006-08-08 21:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Frankie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King Fortis the Brave
2006-08-08 13:04:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read Doctor Who novels mostly at them moment. I would like to be seen reading Herodotos as this is my favourite book and makes me look learned too.
2006-08-08 13:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have too many books to get through before trying to choose just one to 'create an impression'. Trust me, I read anything from history, children's fiction, adult fiction, science, fashion magazines and critical literature. I have to read or else I would go into meltdown.
2006-08-08 13:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by mairimac158 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it impress if I listen to an Audio Book?
2006-08-08 13:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by Surething 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
2006-08-08 22:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever I'm interested in. I don't like giving the wrong impression about myself and my personal tastes.
2006-08-08 16:12:25 · answer #11 · answered by Fernajen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋