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What do McCain and Obama's (publicly stated) lists of favorite books say about them? The article..

Date: 2008-10-31 08:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sioneva.livejournal.com
I tend to agree with the commentator who said that these are publicly-chosen books rather than, necessarily, personal favorites.

I've never read Obama's choices, so couldn't comment - I do know I couldn't STAND "For Whom the Bell Tolls" when I read it in high school.

Date: 2008-10-31 10:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] siegerat.livejournal.com
Hmm ... I've read both of their lists, except The Decline and Fall ... and only read excerpts from Moby-Dick. It's interesting that we're still asking Presidents what their favorite books are, and not what their favorite TV reality shows are. There is still hope yet, I feel.

Date: 2008-11-01 04:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com
The thing that struck me was how much more varity Obama's list has than McCain's.

Date: 2008-11-02 12:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aphiorogue.livejournal.com
great article. Thanks for sharing.

Date: 2008-11-02 01:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com
You're welcome.

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