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Family Ties Forever! · 07-02-2009, 10:59 PM

If the Keatons had had a room that was a library in their home what books do you think they would have had?

Marvo301 · 07-02-2009, 11:05 PM

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" of course!

catlover79 · 07-03-2009, 12:22 AM

None of the books would belong to Mallory.

Marvo301 · 07-03-2009, 08:41 PM

And of course Alex would have a whole section of books on trickle down economic theory!

70s show watcher · 07-07-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

And of course Alex would have a whole section of books on trickle down economic theory!

some of them autographed by milton freidman

Torgo · 07-07-2009, 08:00 PM

I think the parent's would have-

The Dharma Bums: Jack Kerouac

On the Road: Jack Kerouac

The Illuminatus! Trilogy: Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea

Mistah Leary- He Dead: Hunter S Thompson

The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead:
Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, Richard Alpert

Naked Lunch: William S Burroughs

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test: Tom Wolfe

Something Good for a Change: Random Notes on Peace Thru Living: Wavy Gravy

Nighthawk76 · 07-08-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I think the parent's would have-

The Dharma Bums: Jack Kerouac

On the Road: Jack Kerouac

The Illuminatus! Trilogy: Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea

Mistah Leary- He Dead: Hunter S Thompson

The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead:
Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, Richard Alpert

Naked Lunch: William S Burroughs

The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test: Tom Wolfe

Something Good for a Change: Random Notes on Peace Thru Living: Wavy Gravy

Yeah, I can see Steven and Elyse having those books. Also, The Lord of the Rings novels were very popular among the counterculture.

Nighthawk76 · 07-08-2009, 09:38 PM

I think that they would probably have Slaughterhouse Five in their library. In one episode Elyse even referred to it as a great book.

Janice · 07-11-2009, 02:40 AM

Steven and Elyse would most likely have books on child rearing and development, with quite a few by Dr. Spock. I imagine cookbooks on healthy cooking and eating, as well as books on the benefits of organic fruits and vegetables. Elyse's favorite cookbook, The Joy of Soy: Tofu Burgers and More, would have a place on the bookshelf. I think they would also have some books about Woodstock. Lots of political books. Liberal reading for the parents, and Conservative reading for Alex. For Mallory, books on fashion. For Jennifer, music books. For Andrew, a starter book on politics, called, Raising a Republican: It's Never Too Early, inscribed of course, by big brother, Alex.

Dusty's Fan · 07-12-2009, 05:08 PM

Alex would have most if not practically all of the books devoted to Ron & Nancy Reagan, including Where's the Rest of Me, An American Life, and Ronnie and Nancy: Their Path to the White House --1911 to 1980.

Elyse of course would have books on Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan in her extensive architecture library.

Family Ties Forever! · 07-13-2009, 06:08 AM

The books mentioned sound like good choices.

07-02-2009, 10:59 PM	#1
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07-02-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" of course!
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07-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
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07-11-2009, 02:40 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Great topic, Jenny. Steven and Elyse would most likely have books on child rearing and development, with quite a few by Dr. Spock. I imagine cookbooks on healthy cooking and eating, as well as books on the benefits of organic fruits and vegetables. Elyse's favorite cookbook, The Joy of Soy: Tofu Burgers and More, would have a place on the bookshelf. I think they would also have some books about Woodstock. Lots of political books. Liberal reading for the parents, and Conservative reading for Alex. For Mallory, books on fashion. For Jennifer, music books. For Andrew, a starter book on politics, called, Raising a Republican: It's Never Too Early, inscribed of course, by big brother, Alex.

07-12-2009, 05:08 PM	#10
Dusty's Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,092	Alex would have most if not practically all of the books devoted to Ron & Nancy Reagan, including Where's the Rest of Me, An American Life, and Ronnie and Nancy: Their Path to the White House --1911 to 1980. Elyse of course would have books on Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan in her extensive architecture library.
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07-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	And of course Alex would have a whole section of books on trickle down economic theory!

07-07-2009, 08:00 PM	#6
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,038	I think the parent's would have- The Dharma Bums: Jack Kerouac On the Road: Jack Kerouac The Illuminatus! Trilogy: Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea Mistah Leary- He Dead: Hunter S Thompson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead: Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner, Richard Alpert Naked Lunch: William S Burroughs The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test: Tom Wolfe Something Good for a Change: Random Notes on Peace Thru Living: Wavy Gravy

07-08-2009, 09:38 PM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I think that they would probably have Slaughterhouse Five in their library. In one episode Elyse even referred to it as a great book.

07-13-2009, 06:08 AM	#11
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	The books mentioned sound like good choices.