Canon According to Steve Martin

What makes a good book a good book? The issue of canon is huge. I've been debating it in my own head for years and especially whenever my mom gives me a hard time for giving her a hard time about what she reads. In one of my classes last week, we looked at different "Best 100 Books Ever" lists and discussed what influenced their ratings. I thought that this one was worth sharing. I especially appreciated 6, 12, 17, 18, 29, 53-55, and 85. Enjoy.

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