The kind of books I am interested in are reference books, textbooks on various scientific and mathematical subjects, books about any religion, ancient texts, pretty much any book for a n00b philosopher such as myself (n00b is basically new person in the world of online video games). I would prefer something affordable for a jobless, middle class 14-year-old such as myself.
2006-10-21 06:12:11 · 13 answers · asked by rokkon 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Note my use of the word "personal" in the phrase "personal library."
2006-10-21 06:15:06 · update #1
Buffy fan's answer is the best so far, for I want the names of specific books. Think about it: If I could go out and buy any book that sounded good to me and be honestly guaranteed satisfaction that I got what I wanted for information, would I be asking this question?
2006-10-21 06:34:21 · update #2
My suggestion to you is patience...
My library started when I was 14 too. I have thousands and thousands of books all over the house. I have everything from Math to science to astronomy and astrology to metaphysical books and literary classics and antique books.
My collection reflects my interests and preferences over the span of 30 + years. I have given some away and donated some. I have a great collection very reflective of who I am as a reader and as a person.
It takes time but a great start would have to be used bookstores! You can find great bargains for someone on a budget and some really great out of print books that are hard to find anywhere else. Not to mention College text books that teach you just about anything you would ever want to know and books on poetry literature, computers.. everything!
Try to find leather bound books from good old publishing houses like Houghton & mifflin, Main Street, Norton and as you get older, you can include the more expensive books and the first edition hard covers which are usually the ones that don't exactly depreciate as they get older. I have a fantastic legacy of litrature to leave to my kids when I die and I can only hope that they love and appreciate them as much as I do?
Happy hunting... Let the book find you!
2006-10-21 06:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know if I'd call what I have a library or simply a collection. It's not cataloged, but I know where to find what I need. To anyone else, it might be incomprehensible. As others have mentioned, I keep copies of books I've read and enjoyed. I've also worked in a few different bookstores, which allowed me to get books at a discount. Since I live in an apartment, many books are in storage while others are on shelves and I rotate them from time to time. Liked your mention of garage sales or thrift stores. It's amazing what one can find at used book stores, Goodwill, or even local library sales.
2016-05-22 07:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Principles of Mathematical Logic by David Hilbert $29.00
The Cosmic Web: Scientific Field Models and Literary Strategies in the 20th Century by N. Katherine Hayles $19.95
The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions by Huston Smith $16
2006-10-21 06:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by T K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, I believe you just answered your own question! A personal library should be filled with books that fulfill your own likings. You seem to have a pretty good idea of what you like; go with that. As you get older you can expand your collection to include an even wider variety. It's always good to have a number of the classics in any library, since they are referred to so often in our society. They're also just good reads. My recommendations in that area include:
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
the Hemingway short stories
If you're interested in philosophy, a great classic to have is Plato's Republic. Aside from Plato, find books by Kant, John Stewart Mills, Hegel, and whatever other philosophers you take a liking to.
Remember -- it's your collection! Find books you like. Don't worry about what other people say you should have.
2006-10-21 06:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by buffy fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During my college years I started collecting paperback books, they were of reasonable prices. The first one I bought was "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. Since some ten years ago I've decided to collected hardback ones, they will last longer. So you may find some interesting contemporary classics in the Everyman's Library series published by Alfred A. Knopf. I have about 50 titles now. They're also cheaper if you live in the US and order some via Amazon.com, just have a look at its website. For example, "The Complete Works" by Michel De Montaigne, it's reduced to US$ 18.90 from US$ 30.00.
Just collect your favorite books gradually, read them and you will be a scholar in your field, Good Luck.
2006-10-21 14:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encyclopedia, autobiographies of Great leaders, Books on Great Scientists like Alfred Noble, Albert Einstein, Sir CV Raman, M Visvesaraiah, Hyppocrats, Aristotle etc.
2006-10-21 06:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by devi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that you are mainly interested in non-fiction.
Any library should have the following books:
Atlas, Dictionary, Thesauras, Whittaker´s Almanac/Pears Encyclopaedia; The Bible.
You would enjoy a good encyclopedia, such as Encyclopaedia Britannica, as they are great for browsing in and gaining a wie range of knowledge.
2006-10-21 08:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the library is going to be open for public then it doesn't matter what books you like...you need to have all kinds...
If it is personal library, then just buy what ever you like...go to a book store or something...
Personally, if i were u...i would wait until i am older and have 40 or 50 g's, so i can have a real library...
2006-10-21 06:14:03 · answer #8 · answered by Mafia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out books done by people self-publishing, because they will be worth more money in the future, because people will not be able to get them any more. Check out www.lulu.com for books that would cost less now and have greater value in the future....for a good read as well I recommend http://www.lulu.com/content/432463
2006-10-21 17:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by freggs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have any reference book recommendations, but if you are going to include fiction don't forget King Fortis the Brave - one of the best young adult fantasy books I've ever read.
2006-10-21 07:25:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋