100 Books Everyone Should Read Pdf

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Editors note: As time has passed since we first shared this in April of 2019, our readers have continued to expand Spencer's list of must-read fly fishing books with suggestions of their own. Be sure to take the time to pore over the reader comments below, which contain a bevy of additional ideas of fly fishing books and authors to delve into.

Great list, but although it is a different subject, don't overlook the movies. The River Why is an overlooked treasure--hated by some but adored by others. And don't miss A River Runs Through It, Vice (with its flyfishing metaphors) and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

I read the list of fly fishing "must reads".I enjoyed his writing but of his list , in my library of fly fly fishing of over 60 hard and soft backs , I only found two of his books in my stacks,

"Marinaro's "A Modern Dry Fly Code",

And LaFontaine's " Caddis Flys".

I guess maybe it's because I'm 69 years old and have been a passionate fly fisher for 56 years. Most of the books he recommended were from Western authors about Western rivers. That's great but my reading has always been evenly split between North, South, East and West. My authors of fly fishing "must reads" do NOT include Gierach's works ( heresy, I know) but lean toward Joe Brooks,

Ernie Schwiebert, Mark Sosin, Swisher & Richards, Poul Jorgenson, H.G.Tapply, Lefty Kreh, Flip Pallot, Ted Williams and A.J. McClane. Pick up and read anything from any of these men and you'll have a lifetime of continual, timeless reference that will teach you the evolution of fly fishing, fly patterns, tying materials techniques and tackle through the ages.Everything they wrote about STILL holds tried and true to this day. I applaud this author's topic and I will read most of what he suggests but I think I wouldn't limit myself to them and fishing the West. Oh, I've fished the West a lot and lived in Washington state for 8 years but I'm from Pennsylvania where, both here and in New York, the art and sport were born.

Great list,however I would disagree with a river runs through it. Being 57 it made me want to fish and read more about fly fishing. Adds the movie isn't so bad either having read or watched either till 2017. Now if something can be done about the average guy going on a guided trip that doesn't break the bank.thanks

A few other books that are entertaining and informative reads that should be in anyone's collection are Trout Madness and Trout Magic by Robert Traver, The Habit of Rivers by Ted Leeson and Halcyon Days by Bryn Hammond.

All but one of those titles in my fishing library (I will have to look for Ian Niall's works), so since I agree with you, you have to be right, right? I daresay that by teaching contemp lit in Alaska your efforts to include outdoor writing would be well-received. I think William G. Tapply (who wrote fiction as well as fishing - which shouldn't stretch the envelope, I suppose), Corey Ford and Ed Zern would be fun additions to the author list. One thing I don't get about lit classes is why they focus only on the good stuff. I think some bad works should be included, just for comparative purposes, to show that, yes, there is a difference between good writing and bad writing. You could get lulled into thinking all reading is good reading if all you ever study are the works of Dickens and Steinbeck and such; there is some merit in reading for reading's sake, but it's good to recognize the difference between literature and litter. As for outdoor writing, pick up some vanity press titles (I humbly offer "Serious Fly Fishing" as a good example of a bad example). Good luck!

I can imagine most high school students being as bored with LaFontaines Caddisflies as they are with Shakespeare. This book, in my opionion is more of a natural science text in contrast to Gierach's or McGaunes tomes.

I would also recommend "The Tent Dwellers" by Albert Bigelow Paine. It's about fishing and hunting, very old (1908) and very charming, humorous. In my humble opinion, the author had a great sense for nature, very remarkable for the time.

Cheers.

I agree with your list, especially "View From Rat Lake". I recently discovered the works of Steve Raymond. He is well known in the Northwest for "Year of the Angler". "Year of the Trout" and Kamloops. In his list of recommend authors he also lists Haig-Brown. Raymonds books are sophisticated, well written, a little dated but well worth reading.

As a retired teacher, your last paragraph bothers me. First, you have to teach all the students in your class. You can't just look for "the one" that relates to you. So what will you o if students simply don't find 50 year-old books on fishing interesting? Sounds like you intend to "educate" them to your tastes and force them to appreciated what you like. That will likely turn them off to the whole genre of fly-fishing books, and possibly make them resent reading of any kind.

While I understand your enthusiasm and idealism, I think you will find life in the classroom very different from what you imagine as a junior in college.

For a change in scenery (the Ozarks of Arkansas no less) I'd suggest "The Earth Is Enough" by the late Harry Middleton. He certainly had his fans, Nick Lyons being one.

Good luck with figuring out what is true and what is not in the story (if you are so inclined). Took me about ten years. He definitely was trying to channel Hemingway with this book.

Two things; first, Bob Popovics...the discussions behind fly design are enlightening, even if more directed toward saltwater...reflective of Bob Clouser's observations leading to his use of certain colors (purple for certain baitfish). Second, as a balance to John Rountree's comments, I am a current teacher, and anything to helps you connect to students is worth the effort, and presenting something different, nay unusual, to your students may grab more than expected. Nothing grabs all, ever.

I think Harry Middleton's The Earth Is Enough and On the Spine of Time, along with Rivers of Memory and In That Sweet Country, constitute in their totality the best fly angling literature America has produced. I know this is anathema for those who justly admire Maclean, Duncan, Wetherwell, Traver, Hemingway, Leeson, McGuane, Harrison, Kustich, Shepard et al. Canada's David Adams Richard's wrote a beauty titled Lines on the Water.

I knew and worked with Gierach in Colorado in the 1980s. I was his editor at a daily paper where he was fishing columnist. I looked forward to his copy arriving. It was amazing. Gold every week. As good as classic lit I read in college.

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Some of the best-known authors of classic literature wrote more than a century ago, including Mary Shelley, Daniel Defoe and Miguel de Cervantes, who penned the oldest book on the list. More contemporary authors include Toni Morrison, Alex Haley, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. This list covers 30 books representing the best in literature. While most of these must-read classics are older, a few are just a couple decades old and have already become beloved by multiple generations.

The author of the acclaimed memoir Black Boy first published this novel about Bigger Thomas, a young Black man in Chicago who accidentally kills a white woman, then commits another murder to cover up the crime. The book deals with racism and classism, forcing Bigger to confront the consequences of his violent acts.

The precursor to modern-day young adult novels, The Outsiders presents the conflict between teenage gangs from differing socioeconomic backgrounds: the wealthy Socials (Socs) and the blue-collar Greasers. One of the Greasers, Ponyboy, narrates the book, which perfectly captures the pain, confusion and frustration of being a teenager. It also explores dysfunctional families and friendship ties.

Like so many Jane Austen novels, Pride and Prejudice relies on humor and a relatable protagonist to critique social norms of the day, including marriage, the class system and morality. This work of historical fiction tells the love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, who nearly remain estranged due to their pride and prejudices.

Colombian author and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia-Marquez uses magical realism to trace the evolution of the town of Macondo as experienced by generations of the Buendi family. Garcia-Marquez plays with the constructs of time and the supernatural to probe themes like love and family.

The four precocious March daughters (Jo, Amy, Meg and Beth) use their talents to help their mother while their father is away. They come of age with a purpose and goals. The book plays with the 1800s idea of domesticity and explores different paths to love.

When middle school boys become stranded on an island with no supervision, anarchy reigns and paranoia follows. The tale has become a touchstone for the unfortunate tendencies of human behavior, exploring themes of groupthink and the end of innocence.

Chad is owner and publisher at Harrington Interactive Media and serves as a deacon of teaching at Harpeth Christian Church in Franklin, Tennessee. He holds degrees from Ozark Christian College and Asbury Theological Seminary and is a coauthor of The Revolutionary Disciple and Dedicated and the author of Your Spiritual Formation Plan.

Chesterton has been vital for my spiritual development so I must include his Orthodoxy. For me, he lays out the basics of the gospel in this book, and he lands in a refreshing place about the role of beauty and mirth in the life of a Christian. Journey with Chesterton, a friend and mentor of sorts for C.S. Lewis, as you read this intriguing book.

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