I have always found it interesting in seeing what people enjoy reading when under pressure… recently, one of my favorite on-line stores ABEBOOKS.COM wrote just about that… they even provided a list of the types of books that Westerners in Iraq — be they civilians or military — bought while they were there.
Most of the books aren’t too different from what the rest of us read, although I don’t know how many translation books anyone buys… say English -Ukrainian or English- Turkey… but Harry Potter is one of the big sellers…. as are practical books on military issues. Here’s a list of some of the books… but check the site for a more complete listing!
Books of Fiction
The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger
· Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, JK Rowling
· Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry
· Mostly Harmless, Douglas Adams
· The Collector, John Fowles
· The Devil’s Guard, George Robert Elford
· The Unwanted, John Saul
· The Alchemist, Ken Goddard
· Apollyon: The Destroyer is Unleashed, Tim LaHaye
· Master of Dragons, Margaret Weis
· The Illuminati, Larry Burkett
I have also send VHS and DVD movies to Iraq and Afghanistan…also a big hit.
Roger Freberg
Books of Fiction , JD Salinger· , JK Rowling· , Larry McMurtry· , Douglas Adams· , John Fowles· , George Robert Elford· , John Saul· , Ken Goddard· , Tim LaHaye· , Margaret Weis· , Larry BurkettRoger Freberg