Amanda Knox's Reading List

The author of “Waiting to Be Heard” says that reading Marilynne Robinson’s “Housekeeping” in prison helped, because it explores themes of loneliness and alienation.

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By the Book: Amanda Knox (2013)

NYT By the Book column (2013-05-07).

Source: www.nytimes.com

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"What I started to read and most enjoyed while I was a student was an Italian edition of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”"

The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Douglas Adams · Buy on Amazon

"“The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” by Douglas Adams, was a humorous distraction from the tension."

Housekeeping

Marilynne Robinson · Buy on Amazon

"Other books, like Marilynne Robinson’s “Housekeeping,” were helpful because they explored themes, like loneliness and alienation, that I was having to learn to cope with myself."

Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio · Buy on Amazon

"At the moment I’ve returned to Boccaccio’s “Decameron,” which is satisfyingly challenging and fun."

Redwall

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"As a kid I was drawn to fairy tales — Mother Goose, the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen. Also, fantasy series, like “Harry Potter” and “Redwall.”"

A Prayer for Owen Meany

John Irving · Buy on Amazon

"“A Prayer for Owen Meany,” by John Irving. While a little more idealistic than I personally feel capable of aspiring to, the philosophy of this book strikes me as pertinent for a person in power. It’s a beautifully written, inspiring story."

How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone

Sasa Stanisic · Buy on Amazon

"“How the Soldier Repairs the Gramophone,” by Sasa Stanisic. I have so many books at home that I can’t wait to read, and yet I couldn’t help but pull these down from my friends’ and family’s bookshelves."

Zorba the Greek

Nikos Kazantzakis · Buy on Amazon

"Also, “Zorba the Greek,” by Nikos Kazantzakis. I have so many books at home that I can’t wait to read, and yet I couldn’t help but pull these down from my friends’ and family’s bookshelves."

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