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Fahrenheit 451 may make you think that Ray Bradbury is a big old grouch. That’s why the 60second Recap wants to give you a peek at Ray Bradbury’s Top 10 Favorite Things!

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Tonight on the Fahrenheit 451 show: Ray Bradbury’s not such a grump after all. Here’s a top ten list of his favorite things. Right after the break.

10. Good, old-fashioned nature. Ray Bradbury is a proud supporter of the Sierra Club.

9. Dogs. Ray Bradbury is a proud supporter of the SPCA. (I promise—the mechanical hound was just for effect.)

8. Oprah’s book club. Haven’t you seen Bradbury’s favorite t-shirt?

7. Campfires. Who doesn’t love to gather ‘round a campfire? (Bradbury just loves the s’mores.)

6. Tasting the rain. (That’s how he got the idea for Clarisse to do it.)

5. Dandelions. (Clarisse again.)

4. Trains. Ray Bradbury is a proud member of the 20th Century Railroad Club.

3. Bookstores.

2. Libraries.

1. The 60second Recap! Ray Bradbury knows that The 60second Recap is all about jump-starting your love affair with his absolute favorite thing ever: Books.