“The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think.”

~ James McCosh

I hunger for knowledge and thirst for stimulating thought. I suppose that is why I like reading personal development, business, educational and inspirational books. They usually contain immediate life lessons you can put to use right away.

Naturally, there are many novels which would qualify as stimulating thought as well. Sure I like to read the occasional book purely for the joy of it, but I prefer a good novel that not that not only entertains, but one that teaches and causes me to question. One that leaves me with a new appreciation for life, of a new culture, a person, or with a new outlook in life.

So readers, I have a question:

• What novels have you read that stimulated your mind, changed your outlook, or caused you to appreciate life?
• What non-fiction books have you read that have done the same thing?
• What books have changed your life?
• What books stimulate your mind?

Please share them.