When I compiled my suggestions for A Century of Books (here), Thomas rightly pointed out that I'd pretty much cheated for the 1980s. Six of my ten suggestions for that decade really relate to different periods - because they're biographies or lit crit or whatever. Although I think titles like A Confederacy of Dunces and The Bean Trees earn their right to be there, it's fair to say that my knowledge of 1980s literature is pretty lacking. I didn't read my first proper book until 1991, after all.
For some reason, when I think of the 1980s all I think of is Bonnie Tyler, looking a bit like this:
So, although I won't be compiling a list for my challenge, I would still like some suggestions to get me in the right mindset for the 1980s next year. Which books would you recommend from the 1980s, fiction or non-fiction? You can suggest any, but I'd especially appreciate it if they were in some way 'zeitgeisty'...
I know you'll do me proud! Over to you...
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