Faculty Reading Lists: Dr. Bret Johnson

The best graphic novel ever written. Ever. There is a ton of thought provoking material in this book. It was drawn by Dave Gibbons from excruciatingly detailed outlines from Moore. Most of Moore’s comic book material has been made into movies, but he refuses to let his name be associated with them. The movie for Watchmen does not do the book justice.

My favorite Steinbeck.

One of my favorite authors. This is his autobiography and despite his young age at the time (28) he has quite a lot to say. His newer books are also good reading.

This book helped define Generation X, along with his previous novel, Generation X. It’s also very funny.

I enjoy pretty much all of Orwell’s work, but this one really sticks out for me.

I’m re-reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy along with the History of Middle-Earth books that track its development which are edited by Tokien’s son, Christopher.

I would take Lord of the Rings: there is plenty of material there to think about for years.