In a recent poll on Reddit, a question was asked about the best books to read when you’re high on marijuana. The books that were recommended are:
6 Best Books To Read When Under The Influence Of Marijuana
1. The Doors of Perception – Aldous Huxley
Huxley offers a cogent and erudite argument for the use hallucinogens (specifically, mescaline) as a means for opening up the thinking mind to new ideas and perceptions.
2. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream – Hunter S. Thompson
`Fear and Loathing’ still has a powerful impact on the mind. Its absolutely hilarious as it follows the ramblings of a journalist and his attorney into Las Vegas in the early years.
3. Watchmen – Alan Moore
“Watchmen” deals explicitly with the underlying fear the ordinary people have of the demi-gods they worship.
4. The Illuminatus! Trilogy: The Eye in the Pyramid, The Golden Apple, Leviathan – Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson
The ultimate conspiracy book, the Illuminatus trilogy was written to be read stoned.
5. Inherent Vice: A Novel – Thomas Pynchon
Cloaked as a detective thriller, Inherent Vice contains the snappy dialog, a complicated plot, and a criminal underworld.
6. Fight Club: A Novel – Chuck Palahniuk
Chuck Palahniuk’s debut novel, “Fight Club,” is one of the greatest, provocative, and enlightening books written for our generation.