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	Name: Richard Morris
	City & State: Portland, Oregon
	Vocation / Avocation: Bookseller/Collector
	Website: www.dicksriverrunbooks.com

Why I'm a Habitual Reader:

I read between 10-20 books a month and often have 2-3 books going at the same time. I sometimes feel without purpose if my favorite authors are a bit slow in putting out new books. Rarely read paperbacks unless someone recommends a new author and then I'll try it first in paperback and switch to Hardcover to start collecting.

My List of Ten: Mostly Mystery

1. Winterkill
Author: Craig Lesley
A book that will not go away after reading and demands to be reread again and again.

2. Gorkey Park
Author: Martin Cruz Smith
Setting and insight into the Old Soviet Union. Arkady is a very likeable hero.

3. The Choir Boys
Author: Joseph Wambaugh
It struck a nerve when it first came into print, as I was a working Police Officer at that time. Too bad he lost the touch after his first couple of novels.

4. Night Fall
Author: Nelson DeMille
This was a tough call, several of his novels could have easily made the list. But for a what-if novel this one only leaves the reader wanting more. The plot twists are plausible and DeMille is qualified to write this and his many other books.

5. In The Electric Mist With the Confederate Dead
Author: James Lee Burke
A long time favorite; I read everything Mr. Burke publishes. The characters, the setting, and the total believability is awesome.

6. The Weatherman
Author: Steve Thayer
The very first chapter is an awesome ride. From a tornado to a murder. It grabs you and never lets go. The easiest hand sell book that ever crossed the counters when I had a real store.

7. The Poet
Author: Michael Connelly
One of my favorite collectible Authors. This is a departure from his Harry Bosch novels and is a compelling romp around the US to track down a serial killer who quotes Poe at his mis-deeds.

8. Atlas Shrugged
Author: Ayn Rand
Probably because I received an F in 9th grade English because the teacher wouldn't believe I had read the book. I'm now on my fourth copy and it has probably one more read left before a new copy will have to purchased.

9. The Dead Horse Paint Factory
Author: Earl Emerson
Fire and dead bodies, and a departure from Mr. Emerson's usual books. I enjoy reading all his books and re-read often.

10. Ricochet River
Author: Robin Cody
A coming-of-age novel set in the Portland area, a revised edition is out but the original will also hold a special place in my Library. This is a must-read despite the banned book tag that some local ne'er-do-wells would like to hang on it.

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