Gryphon57 and Burly Brute: I agree that his style of science fiction is not my cup of tea; it's very different from the authors you mention who have always been my favorites as well. I mentioned it only to point out the depth and variety of his interests and writings. (Time Enough for Love is a classic, and Lazerus Long is still second only to Travis McGee as a personal hero!)

And--I tred dangerously close to heresy here--I never particularly cared for the Narnia books. I only read them as an adult, so that may be the reason; they're kids' books. In fact, I liked the movies pretty well, but I shall make certain that my grandchildren have copies of the books.