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@mattlaff I've been wanting to read some Rilke. I am kind of mad at myself for not putting Asimov or Tolkien in. But I guess they'll get plenty of representation on these lists and I tried to limit myself. lol. I also have a deep love for Shakespeare. I've been wanting to get back to Stratford, Ontario to the festival again. Do you have a favorite of his?

@jonwesleyhuff Rilke is the best; I took a German lit course in college and was hooked immediately. "Go to the limits of your longing" might be my favorite poem ever.

Shakespeare's sonnets are amazing, of course, and I'm a sucker for A Midsummer Night's Dream, but honestly there are so many great ones, I just love seeing them live.

Asimov was my first sci-fi obsession, so lots of nostalgia there. Currently reading through the whole Foundation universe with one of my kids, still love 'em all.

@jonwesleyhuff I actually saw Hamlet at the festival in Ontario when I was in college, and it was obviously fantastic, but we're lucky here in Buffalo, because our Shakespeare in the Park does a truly excellent job; we try to get to both shows every year, and we are never disappointed.

@jonwesleyhuff I imagine a lot of people are in the same boat: I feel like Shakespeare is very difficult to *not* enjoy in person, but it's getting yourself there that can be the trick. Hopefully you get back sooner than later!