Favorite Non Mathematic or Science books?

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Physics Forum members express a diverse range of literary interests beyond math and science. In addition to classics like Don Quixote, Les Miserables, and Oliver Twist, there is a notable appreciation for detective fiction and murder mysteries, highlighting a fascination with the mystery-solving aspect of both literature and science. Members enjoy suspense stories as well, which may not always involve a mystery but still engage readers through tension and intrigue. This blend of genres reflects a broader love for storytelling and the exploration of complex narratives.
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Besides liking countless books on the subjects of math and science, what other books do physicsforum members enjoy?

In my case, I enjoy Don Quixote, Les Miserables, Oliver Twist, and all Jack London's works.
 
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MidgetDwarf said:
Besides liking countless books on the subjects of math and science, what other books do physicsforum members enjoy?

In my case, I enjoy Don Quixote, Les Miserables, Oliver Twist, and all Jack London's works.
I am addicted to detective fiction/murder mysteries, or any book where some mystery is explained after applied effort. To the extent I have any interest in science it is for the mystery-solving aspect of it. The story of, say, Volta's experiments, is just as fascinating to me as a Sherlock Holmes tale, for pretty much the same reason.

However, I also like suspense stories, and suspense stories don't necessarily have a mystery at their core.
 

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