My Two Favorites

I think my favorite type of story has to involve action, adventure, and some type of journey.  I remember reading "The Hobbit" in fifth grade for the first time, and I have read it many times since.  I love rooting for Bilbo.  Seeing such an unlikely hero be so courageous and devoted has always been inspiring to me. 

I read "The Alchemist" for the first time a little over three years ago and immediately loved it.  It is inspiring through and through.  One of my favorite stories from this book is about the secret of happiness, and it is one that I never get tired of reading. 

I'm slightly anxious that a film version of each of these books are forthcoming.  It's always sad to see a great piece of literature become the subject of ridicule at the box office.