favorite writer

People always talk about their favorite writer(s). I've never had one. Sometimes I say Shakespeare, but maybe it is just an effort to make me seem smarter. I have never finished all his plays and, frankly, I am not a big fan of his writing style. (I do like his stories and use of words, but his sentences make me want to kill myself.)

Recently, as I strive to improve my writing skills, I began to read about writings. After reading several of his works, I would say my favorite writer is Bryan A. Garner, the editor-in-chief of Black's Law Dictionary. His writings are not only clear and logical, but they also contain a lot of wry wits and humorous comments. It is unusual for people to enjoy technical books, but his books are fun to read.

Shakespeare - Each Play in One Line

Shakespeare wrote more than 30 plays, it is difficult to choose which to read. Here is a list of plays, each follows by one line of summary.

All's Well That Ends Well
Helena manages to marry Bertram, but he does not agree to be a true husband to her until she tricks him into sleeping with her.

Antony and Cleopatra
Mark Antony's love for the exotic Cleopatra brings about his downfall at the hands of Octavius Caesar.

As You Like It 
Exiled from a corrupt court, Rosalind and Orlando flee into the forest, where they fall in love and their problems are resolved.

Comedy of Errors
Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio visit Ephesus, where they are repeatedly mistaken for their twin brothers, Antipholus of Epheseus and his servant Dromio.