Lost Horizon by James Williams

This is a book I have always liked, not because I admire the writing, but rather because the story is so captivating. The story of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamasery in Tibet, unveils inhabitants who live with longevity, inner peace and purpose. I particularly liked the ending. The prologue and epilogue are told by a narrator which is extremely effective, while the meat of the book is an account of British consul Hugh Conway’s fortuitous visit to Shangri-La. I actually think about the storyline from time to time with warmth and affection. Also to be noted, Lost Horizon was the first book to mass-marketed as a paperback, which was revolutionary, because it allowed people to be able to afford owning a book, and due to the size, they could slip it into their pocket for convenience; hence, the name “pocket book.”