In the realm of couldn’t put it down literary winners, I believe The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand rightfully holds a top spot. This powerful masterpiece will hook you after only reading the opening sentence.

If you’re an idealist with high aspirations who holds fast to personal visions and ideas, this is the book for you. After reading the first page you will fall completely in love with the protagonist who struggles to mainstream his contemporary architectural ideas and defeat the principles of architectural dogma.

But regardless of your politics, or your philosophical views, as a story this book is just plain good reading.

Having experienced the power of this massive book first hand I must air a word of caution. Before you delve into this fast-gripping brain teasing novel, be sure to eat, bathe, and take your vitamins. Once you read the opening passage, this book will stick to your fingers like glue.

I guarantee once you start this puppy you won’t be able (or even want to) put it down. Don’t wait, this book is a must read.