If I could live in a book…

Day 2 of the 40 day book challenge is 'A book you wish you could live in.'


Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series springs to mind immediately mainly because I feel like I have lived in them and that the characters are my friends (honestly, when I read the two most recent books in the series I kept crying just because it was so lovely to spend time with them again).


I've wittered on about this so many times before, but I discovered these books at a really low time in my life and they (along with Barry Manilow albums – I really am a gay man trapped in a woman's body) basically got me through it.


So I feel like I know the books, I know (and love) the characters, I know the setting (1970s San Francisco? Yeah, I think I could live there) and it wouldn't be too much of a culture shock to suddenly find myself there…


If you could live in a book, what book would you choose?



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Published on September 02, 2011 13:30
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message 1: by Tanya (Girl Plus Books) (new)
Sep 03, 2011 05:16AM

Tanya (Girl Plus Books) What a perfect choice... and I couldn't agree more. I feel in love with the residents of Barbary Lane years ago and felt that connection. Finishing the series was like saying goodbye to beloved friends. I've read Michael Tolliver Lives but have put off Mary Ann's book even though it's on the bookshelf. As long as I hold off... I still have another visit coming.

As an aside, don't you just adore Michael? Mouse would be the best buddy ever. :)


message 2: by Keris (new)
Sep 03, 2011 07:53AM

Keris Thanks, Tanya. I'm hoping there'll be more... and that I'll get to see the stage show at some point.

And, yes, Michael is the perfect best friend. Love him.


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