Desert Island List --The Books

So the challenge of the Desert Island List has gone out.  I sent a challenge out to 24 of my friends to give me their desert island list, a list of the top 10 books or CDs they would like to have with them if they were stranded on a desert island.  I have gotten several response, most choosing the music option, but a few choosing the books.  Today I will give you my list of books, and a brief explanation why I chose them:

1) The Bible (NKJV) My list starts off, as did both the book lists I've received, with the Bible I've picked the New King James version, because it is the version I currently use most. I like the feel of the language, and find it relatively easy to understand (I also like the New Living Translation).  Obviously for any Christian the Bible should make their list.
2) Lord Of The Rings--J.R.R. Tolkien: This classic was all around my house as I grew up. both my brothers read it, and even Grandma Bell had a copy. Although published in the US as three separate books, in England it was a single volume divided into three sections. A classic struggle of good verses evil, I would love the chance to be stranded on an island away from distractions to really delve into these characters again.
3) The Chronicles of Narnia Complete edition-- C.S. Lewis: These seven children's stories bound together in one edition are probably the most famous work by C.S. Lewis.  I fell in love with them as a child when my sister Gloria first read Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe to me.  I think this instilled the love of reading into me.  Thanks Gloria.  I received my own set of the books from my 8th grade class wen my brother John passed away. Still own that set to this day,
4) The More Than Complete Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy Omnibus Edition-- Douglas Adams:  By far the funniest books I've ever read. The five books of this trilogy (don't ask) are bound together here along with the short story Young Zaphod Plays it Safe. This is a sci-fi romp through time and space searching for the Answer to the Ultimate Question (42), then trying to find the question itself.  If you have not read these great stories, do so ASAP...and don't forget your towel.
5) The Children's Story-- James Clavell: Originally written for Reader's Digest in 1964, but published as a book in 1980 this story looks at how easily our world can change overnight if we are not careful to hold on o our beliefs and teach them to our children.  Known for his lengthy novels, this is probably Clavell's shortest, but most moving work.
6) Very Far Away from Any Place Else-- Ursula K. LeGuin:  Known for here classic Science Fiction books, LeGuin here gives us a moving look into the life of a young teenage boy as he first discovers love.  I loved this book as a teenager because it shows just ho awkward this time of your life is.
7) Winterflight--Joseph Bayly: A scary look at government control of your freedoms and at tough choices in a changing world.  I cried when I first read this in high school and again 20 some years later when I reread it. A life changing book.
8) The Stand-- Stephen King: One of my favorite King books in high school, I would love to get on a desert island to have time to read the expanded edition King released several years later.  This is a look at the end of the world as only Stephen King could show it.
9)Way of the Wolf-- By Martin Bell: A moving collection of short stories, poems and sermons designed to draw you closer to God.  I've loved this book since college.  A must read.
10) The Clown in the Belfry-- Frederick Buechner:  A collection of stories from life by one of my favorite authors.  I got to know him when he taught for a semester at Wheaton.  He has a story here about his time there and about Dr. McClatchey, one of my favorite professors.  Read all the Buechner you can, but start here.

So that's my top 10...what are yours, enter your list in the comment section. Thanks