David Rubel's READING LIST has opened the door to so many books for me. Shortly after finishing it, I sought out Beryl Bainbridge's YOUNG ADOLF and several of Martin Amis' works. Not only that, but READING LIST spurred me into re-trying Thomas Pynchon's massive MASON & DIXON; this time around, I actually enjoyed it. Through this book, I have discovered the joys of John Irving, Salman Rushdie, and many others. Book groups would do well to consider READING LIST when choosing their next selection. Who knows? Maybe it would be great selected material itself. There's certainly enough room for discussion.