[karmakaze]

I noticed that too. The "The story behind our list" link says:

> But all human life is here.

I think that's why I don't resonate with many of the titles. I do enjoy reading a vivid account of a person in a situation, but I prefer one that's not primarily people drama, and interacts with something large in an objective sort of way.

Books are weird to non-regular readers. I've thoroughly enjoyed almost every book I've read (except those assigned in school). Even reading books much longer than I'd ever expect to finish. I grew up on early sci-fi books from the public library, later reading Microserfs, Cryptonomicon, Diamond Age, Godel Escher Bach, Lord of the Rings. I also enjoy accounts of personalities in music, automotive, and math/science (based on my Youtube history). I can enjoy but feel cheated by stories which are just human drama with a sci-fi backdrop.