There are Many
Swim in The Pond
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain presents a unique master class on literature. George Saunders shares his two-decade teaching journey at Syracuse University. He uses iconic Russian short stories as teaching tools, creating a rich tapestry of insight. The book contains seven essays that analyze works by Chekhov, Tolstoy, Turgenev, and Gogol. Each story becomes a springboard for deeper discussions on writing, reading, and life. With clarity, he reveals how fiction operates and its relevance to contemporary readers.
I love Russian Literature, and this book has given me insight into writing techniques. It has also been an opportunity to transform into another time and place.
I remember starting this book on Audio with my wife while driving to Seattle. All of a sudden, I was on a cart crossing a river struggling to get home. The book is that transformative and some of the stories are my favorites.
Yes, George Saunders is a genius, and he narrates this book expertly. Somehow these short stories are a backdrop of some of what i write.
There are others.
The collected works of George Carver
For many of the same reasons as above. I am a fan of Carver and the starkness of his short stories. I have listened/read Cathedral so many times before.
Die Kleine Raupe Nimmersatt/ the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Of course, children’s books I will read over and over again. Especially if they are in German or Spanish
The Side Effects of Endorphins 
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