Favorites
These are some of my favorite things . . . .
still a work in progress . . . more to come
Favorite Non-Fiction Books
Triumph of the Moon-Ronald Hutton Perhaps the most important book written about the history of Modern Witchcraft. While I don't agree with all of Hutton's conclusion, it's still a must read. I find new information everytime I read it.
Gerald Gardner and the Cauldron of Inspiration/Wiccan Roots-Philip Heselton These two books are like companion pieces to TotM, they fill in the gaps and present a credible arguement that Gerald Gardner was initiated into a working Witch cult in 1939. Hard to find in the States, I special ordered mine from Great Britain.
From Jesus to Chritianity-L. Michael White Lots of great information about early Christianity and ancient Paganism. It gets a bit boring towards the middle, but all in all a good read and a pretty comprehensive look at the topic at hand.
Holy Blood Holy Grail-Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln, and Micahel Baigent I don't believe most of the things written in this book, but it's still fascinating and the authors present semi-credible arguements to support their ideas. If you have any interest in all the DaVinic Code stuff, this is where it all came from.
God Against the Gods-Jonathan Kirsch A well written book that looks at the rise of monotheism from the ancient Egyptians to the Roman Empire. I don't agree with everything in this book, and it's rather elementary, but it's a good place to start if you are interested in this sort of stuff.
America's Game: The Epic Story of How Pro-Football Captured a Nation-Michael Maccambridge I just love this book, I've probably read it five or six times in the last year. Well written and a great look the business side of my favorite spectator sport.
Favorite Fiction Books
Jitterbug Perfume-Tom Robbins This might be the most important book about Pan ever written, and it sits in the fiction section. This book probably became my favorite when I read the line "they rejected the live wood of the maypole for the dead wood of the cross . . . "
Magician-Raymond E. Feist Better than average run of the mill fantasy with some of my favorite characters in all of literature. Great escapism time after time.
Assasin's Apprentice-Robin Hobb It's impossible to pick one Robin Hobb book as my favorite, but since this is her first one I thought it was a good place. All of her books featuring the characters Fitz or The Fool are required reading for fantasy buffs.
Favorite Bands, Muscians, Singers, etc . . . . .
Kate Rusby-fantastic English/Celtic folk http://www.katerusby.com
Led Zeppelin-the greatest band in the history of rock! http://www.led-zeppelin.com
King's X-Groove rock power trio, vastly under-rated http://www.kingsxonline.com
Dar Williams-American folk-rock at its best http://www.darwilliams.com/
Roger Clyne & The Peaceamakers-The hardest working band in the land http://www.rogerclyne.net
XTC-Pagan influenced Brit-pop http://www.xtcidearecords.co.uk
Favorite Movies
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
A Knight's Tale
Batman Begins
Spider-Man 1 & 2
The Shawshank Redemption
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade
Cool Runnings
Worth Winning (Look that one up if you want a good laugh at me!)
still a work in progress . . . more to come
Favorite Non-Fiction Books
Triumph of the Moon-Ronald Hutton Perhaps the most important book written about the history of Modern Witchcraft. While I don't agree with all of Hutton's conclusion, it's still a must read. I find new information everytime I read it.
Gerald Gardner and the Cauldron of Inspiration/Wiccan Roots-Philip Heselton These two books are like companion pieces to TotM, they fill in the gaps and present a credible arguement that Gerald Gardner was initiated into a working Witch cult in 1939. Hard to find in the States, I special ordered mine from Great Britain.
From Jesus to Chritianity-L. Michael White Lots of great information about early Christianity and ancient Paganism. It gets a bit boring towards the middle, but all in all a good read and a pretty comprehensive look at the topic at hand.
Holy Blood Holy Grail-Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln, and Micahel Baigent I don't believe most of the things written in this book, but it's still fascinating and the authors present semi-credible arguements to support their ideas. If you have any interest in all the DaVinic Code stuff, this is where it all came from.
God Against the Gods-Jonathan Kirsch A well written book that looks at the rise of monotheism from the ancient Egyptians to the Roman Empire. I don't agree with everything in this book, and it's rather elementary, but it's a good place to start if you are interested in this sort of stuff.
America's Game: The Epic Story of How Pro-Football Captured a Nation-Michael Maccambridge I just love this book, I've probably read it five or six times in the last year. Well written and a great look the business side of my favorite spectator sport.
Favorite Fiction Books
Jitterbug Perfume-Tom Robbins This might be the most important book about Pan ever written, and it sits in the fiction section. This book probably became my favorite when I read the line "they rejected the live wood of the maypole for the dead wood of the cross . . . "
Magician-Raymond E. Feist Better than average run of the mill fantasy with some of my favorite characters in all of literature. Great escapism time after time.
Assasin's Apprentice-Robin Hobb It's impossible to pick one Robin Hobb book as my favorite, but since this is her first one I thought it was a good place. All of her books featuring the characters Fitz or The Fool are required reading for fantasy buffs.
Favorite Bands, Muscians, Singers, etc . . . . .
Kate Rusby-fantastic English/Celtic folk http://www.katerusby.com
Led Zeppelin-the greatest band in the history of rock! http://www.led-zeppelin.com
King's X-Groove rock power trio, vastly under-rated http://www.kingsxonline.com
Dar Williams-American folk-rock at its best http://www.darwilliams.com/
Roger Clyne & The Peaceamakers-The hardest working band in the land http://www.rogerclyne.net
XTC-Pagan influenced Brit-pop http://www.xtcidearecords.co.uk
Favorite Movies
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
A Knight's Tale
Batman Begins
Spider-Man 1 & 2
The Shawshank Redemption
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade
Cool Runnings
Worth Winning (Look that one up if you want a good laugh at me!)
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