We’ve recently been selected by our good friend & fellow blogger J.C. Wolfe of “The Wolfe’s Den” http://jaycwolfe.com/ to partake in a literary challenge, where the recipient chooses 10 books, their all-time favorites.
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Sounds easy enough… fun even right? But what a daunting task to select only ten. After all, these books to a writer/reader are sacred.
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In some cases, the stories can be the readers first love, first friendship, first scare. First time they were introduced to an idea that ended up being the basis for a strong belief. Ideas that shaped who they are & influence the way they write.
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When writers are asked what their favorite books are, do they approach that process differently than readers? And what does it tell you about them? Does it ever influence your opinion? Do we find people with similar interests? Or do we like to network with those who are different, adding variety to our friendship like our books. Perhaps you’re a choosey reader, “A one-genre only kinda gal/guy. Maybe you prefer Nonfiction over Fiction, keeping both feet in the real world rather than letting your heart be led astray by fantasy.
When Inion & I meet a new blogger/friend on line. We will always look at their book history. Their list of fav’s, must-reads or take a look at their reviews, as if it will reveal some secret about the person as to who they are. Pleasant introductions and a trail that leads directly to them while filling in the blanks. No different than dating, after all these books take up space in our mind, occupy our hearts & can cleanse & even darken our souls. They add to our personalities can make us change our way of thinking. Can be a long-lasting relationship or perhaps just a fling, here today gone tomorrow; but great while it lasted.
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When you think about it, a person’s book preference allows us an intimate look into their soul. Just a peek… but a peek never the less. There are so many reasons why a writer/reader needs more than ten books to hold as treasures and favorites. But when we’re forced to narrow them down, it allows us to reflect on the ones that truly made the difference in our lives & craft. These are but a few of the reasons we used on our checklist.
Those magical places that are fantastical enough to allow us to escape but real enough to keep our feet on the ground.
Those unique male protagonists that open our heart; catch our breath; make us feel young again. Our literary significant-other.
Those female protagonists that we put on a pedestal. Amazing ladies from the in-between that stay with us & act as our conscience, reflections of our own souls, or our idols.
The villains that flavor our naughty side. The characters we just love to hate. What would any story be without the antagonist? The evil mastermind who spends his/her entire existence ruthlessly plotting the takedown of our beloved MC’s. How many of us find our literary soul mate in the same place we find the villain? You good-girls love those bad-boys! And these my friends are the real-deal-bad-boys!!
How ‘bout that perfect, best friend. Whether it’s the boy next door, an imaginary creature, the Kooky but wise old man or woman, the eccentric teacher, the loner teen whose completely misunderstood by everyone but the MC.
The Plots that have us second guessing. Those twists & turns that we don’t see coming.
Charming Romances popping up, surprising us at every corner & finding us in places & faces we didn’t expect. Spooky urban legends lived out in tales of horror. Unique curses that haunt families & unsuspecting victims. Romantic formulas tested & tried in the literary fires to come out clean on the other side.
What are some of the guidelines that make up YOUR check list in search for your top ten? How do you determine one book holds more importance than another?
Our List of Top (10) Books:
Inion’s (5) Picks:
• The Witching Hour by Anne Rice: This is probably my favorite book of all time and one I commit to read annually. Rooted in the Celtic culture and showcasing my all-time fave paranormal characters: witches, I first read this book at the ripe ole age of thirteen and have loved it ever since. It’s such an intricate novel, but the layers aren’t random and disconnected. They merge beautifully into one solid story. Everything about The Witching Hour intrigued me. From the seductive setting of New Orleans to the strong family aspect, but most of all that along with these powers came a heavy burden. With every action comes a reaction and it’s nice to see that worldly law abided by otherworldly creatures. It makes them seem all the more real/human to us, which also makes them much more relatable.
• C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:(Mutual I & M) It was the first time I’d seen fiction so interwoven with reality and that mash up has been a signature that Inion N. Mathair’s adopted as their own style since our conception. Not to mention, it opened my eyes to see that even the innocent (children) are susceptible to the world’s evils or rather the immorality of men. It showed that sometimes people underestimate the strength in children and the lengths at which they’re willing to go to protect themselves, those they love, and/or do what is right. It was also the first book Mathair ever gave me, (which I still have in my collection).
• The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice: (in my opinion) Is the greatest fictional character of all time, Lestat has always been a great inspiration for me. The perfect villain/hero with beautiful flaws (i.e. arrogant, broken, cynical, seductive, vain) horrifying characteristics and a soft vulnerability that’s captured millions of readers.
• The Dark Phoenix Saga by Chris Claremont (artwork by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne): This was the first time that I realized that not all characters are safe and not all endings are happy. I also love an ensemble cast of characters that are vibrant and could very well be leads on their own. For those of you that haven’t read the brilliance known as The Dark Phoenix Saga, I suggest you take a peek at a story that is wonderfully balanced with suspense, drama and heart along with the brilliant illustrations to go along with them.
• The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien: I’d never delved into a world the way I did with this one. Middle Earth became like a second home to me while reading Tolkien’s works. A place where magic is completely viable and danger is ever present, lurking around every glen or mountain. While the entirety of the saga is heavily doused in the fantastical realm, its conflicts and obstacles are very much a reality. It also had these beautiful poignant moments of vulnerability and random bouts of humor that alleviated the tension that seemed constantly suspended within the story.
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Mathair’s (5) Picks:
On The Banks of Plum Creek / 4th Book in the: Little House Series By Laura Ingalls Wilder I first read this book, when I was in the 6th Grade. From the time I started until I closed the book, I fell in love with the story of a close family whose journey thru this life was anything but simple or trivial. What I find amazing is the idea of something as simple and relatable as this that could be loved by so many. A perfect example of the rule: Writers write what you know. Little House Series proved a reader didn’t need paranormal creatures leaping off every page. Magical doors or holes to escape. Yet each & every page seemed to hold another adventure keeping my attention.
Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock By Carolyn Keene (pseudonym) Mildred Wirt Benson. It’s funny when I look back I remember it adorning my dresser, collecting dust, as it added to the décor of my room. I finally read it & asked my mother to buy me the next book in the series as I couldn’t wait for the bus. The first copy I had checked out from a traveling book bus that came to our rural town once every three months. I thought for sure I would hate it. I didn’t like child-like mysteries that we’re easy to solve & lacked in horror offering me no kind of a challenge. Yet this writer found ways to make PG thrills, completely bad ass & spun mysteries worthy of any detective worth their salt. I read the books like any die-hard fan, until I was too embarrassed to carry them to High School for fear of being made fun of. Don’t get me wrong, I still luv me some Stephen King every once in a while. But books should be like that. Diverse for every need & time in your life. The Nancy Drew series was the series that did just that. Filled a perfect gap in my life between important ages & changes.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Mutual) This classic piece of literature needs no sell as it is still beloved and read by millions at Christmas. I know we still read this at our home & never get tired of the story that has magically morphed into something other worldly. Charles Dickens was a man before his time. Writing tales that we’re not only entertaining. But which also challenged us as human beings & gave us morally grounded questions to ask ourselves. He set the bar for many & showed the penalty for neglecting others. Perfect holiday lesson for all of us to learn & be reminded of every year.
Little Women By: Louisa May Alcott Oh how I could go on forever about this one. I was thirteen years old when my mother passed this book to me & told me to read about the March women. I gave that same copy to my daughter at the same age. Funny enough, neither of us ever had the luxury of a sister but the book doesn’t isolate it’s readers that way. It’s one of those tales that finds a way to speak to you, no matter your age, race, gender or siblings & is completely relatable as long as your capable of love. I’ve seen every movie, the play (a couple of times) & even had the privilege of watching a “Little House On The Prairie” Episode that was dedicated to the story. But I have yet to see anything on the big screen or the stage, that could match the brilliance found on those pages.
The Haunting of Hill House By: Shirley Jackson This book, was the first book I ever had restrictions with. Cut me a little slack…..other than a few of Poe’s works, I had yet to be introduced to the Horror-King. The Haunting of Hill House was my daylight read as my house seemed to come alive at night & toy with me while I was trying to read. I should’ve known then that my overworked imagination was finding it’s footing in the world of writing. It seemed to me that the story was manifesting itself; intruding on my world. But you can better believe that I didn’t put it down until I finished it.
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And there they are! Inion N. Mathair’s top ten picks. A big thank you to J.C. Wolfe for giving us this challenge. For inspiring us to curl up with some classic favorites while adding a few new ones from her list, to our must-read!
And now, we would like to pass this challenge off to, three of our blogging- buds to continue the chain. We had a few ladies in mind but our female bloggers we feel as though we know pretty well. So, in order to make this a real challenge & get to know some of our other buds we thought we’d share this challenge with a few of our male friends and pick their brains & see what books they come up with. So the challenge goes to:
1st Mike Vogler / Past My Curfew Musings From A Night Owl http://pastmycurfew.com/
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2nd Phil Gayle / For Singles & Couples http://forsinglesandcouples.wordpress.com/about/
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3rd Coach Daddy / It’s All About Fatherhood, Futbol & Food http://coachdaddyblog.wordpress.com/
Congrats gentlemen we look forward to your Top 10!!
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Congrats Gentlemen!!
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Long tail key phrases are easy to integrate and they are easy to rank. I always love having guest stars on the show and exploring outside of the world with the family.
I really need to start reading more books. I have been so bad at it lately. Some good tips here on nice reads. I’m more of a magazine guy myself.
That’s cool, Phil. I put a comic book as one of mine. I love them and have been called comic-geek more often than I’d care to admit, (a lot of those instances involve Mathair pointing a finger and laughing). ;P
What a great list, definitely some interesting tips here which I want to try out. I also loved the Hobbit, such a great read.
The Hobbit is awesome for sure!! Hi Freya. So happy to find your comment on Two Voices One Thought. And happy to hear we gave you some helpful tips. Will have to swing by yours & see some of your influences so we can snatch a few from your list & read.lol :D I have a feeling if you like our list we’re going to love yours!!
Oooohhhh!!!!! I love a fellow book nerd, and I’ve just found two!! Let’s have lunch at a bookstore and talk about all of our fictional friends. Great choices. All of them. I’m going to visit these dudes and see what they came up with. Great post!
Literary Soul-Mates in deed our friend! For us, it’s so rare to find a fellow reader with a taste for the dark ones that fill our bookshelves. When we find one, we celebrate! So, name the bookstore Sweety & it’s a date!! ;) Although The Witching Hour is by far my favorite Anne Rice book. My all-time favorite fictional character of any Author is The flamboyantly arrogant & charismatic Lestat~ pardon me while I swoon~ And probably the only man to pull off lace! Strike that, not only pull it off, but make it look damn good!! lmao~ So happy you stopped by & now that I know I have a literary soul-sister~ can’t wait to take a peek at your library!! :) By the way, the three gentlemen we selected are truly wonderful men & blogging buddies so we too can’t wait to see what they pick!! :)
It would be really difficult to choose ten books only. You have both picked some books I know and love – that means I want to pick up a copy of the ones you’ve named that I haven’t read.
So happy we we’re able to introduce you to some phenomenal books. Let us know how you enjoyed them. It’s always so cool to us to find someone with the same taste in books as us. Love of certain books can be so varied between readers like a fingerprint, but like we said in the post, we luv to find out how a persons taste runs & what it tells us about them!! Clearly you have brilliant tastes!! ;)
Inion, I share you love for Anne Rice and the vamp books! Mathair, OMG NANCY DREW!!! I have a huge collection of N.D. books, I grew up drooling over those mysteries! Also – Little Women!!
Love your lists and your criteria for choosing them. Can’t wait to see the posts by the others you tagged.
Ditto for On the Banks of Plum Creek! I loved that book as a kid and you’re so right about the awesome simplicity of the writing/story. :)
Judging from your list, it looks like you are both well influenced in your genre of writing! I also think in my blog redesign I definitely need to include a page for books and also guilty pleasures (programs) ;) I like your guidelines for choosing the top ten… Thinking over my collection, I’d probably sum it up by saying – books that make me think, books that make me feel and books that keep me awake!
Guilty pleasures indeed Alarna. One must never deprive themselves of those, especially women. lol ;) And we luv your guidelines. A mental challenge that supplies a physical response, moving thru the mind & affecting the body. How bad ass is that, Luv it! There’s nothing greater than reading a book & having it awaken your senses!! Fantastic comment Alarna & thanks for coming by as we always love getting a visit from our Aussie gal-pal!! :)
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I second your love for The Witching Hour, Lestat, and Hill House. It’s funny how top movies also influence our writing! I wonder what your picks would be. I am currently having a quandary with my own as I’ve pulled more from the movies I love than the books… :)
Interview with the Vampire was a dynamite film and one of the only of Anne Rice’s film adaptations that I felt truly captured the voice of her characters and her vision for the world of the Vampire Chronicles. And though most diehards would cringe when I say this, Tom Cruise did a beautiful portrayal of Lestat de Lioncourt. One of Mathair’s favorite movies, one that has influenced her greatly, is The Human Stain. She absolutely loved the artistic aspect of the film and the literary irony of the story. Guillermo del Toro films and anything done by Tim Burton always inspire me visually.
I never heard of The Human Stain, but now I’ll have to look it up! :)
Such a great combination of books and influences on your writing. I’ve read and loved many of these as well. I would have a very difficult time narrowing down my top ten but I know Anne Rice would definitely be in there!! :)
I used to reread books a lot but now I go through them and the great ones stick with me but I rarely go back to them again. I just move on to the next one. So many on my To Read list – don’t know if I’ll ever get to them all.
Mathair has yet to read an Anne Rice novel and I don’t know how she can. She’s not to much into historical fiction, though I keep edging the book in her general direction, hoping she’ll pick it up. She loves the movie Interview with the Vampire, but I always tell her that (though it’s a great movie; one of Neil Jordan’s best) it’s nothing compared to the book. There are so many books out there, Arlene, you’re right about that. Just so little time to consume them all. But, I’ll always go back to the Lives of the Mayfair Witches and the Vampire Chronicles. They’re so captivating and always pull me into their world. Rereading a beloved book is kind of like slipping on an old pair of slippers, right? Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Arlene. We love hearing from you.
Oh I totally agree if she is going to read any Anne Rice book she should read the witching hour and the Mayfair witches. You’re making me want to go re-read it now :)
I though the inclusion of Nancy Drew was brilliant. (Was a Brains Benton and The Three Investigators mysteries fan myself.)
I now challenge myself to have the only non-fiction book to crack your list. Do you think it’s even possible? }:-)>
Anything is possible when books are involved our friend, although Miranda beat you to the punch! Lol. :p In her comment she told me that the book on my list by the Author Shirley Jackson was one of her favorites as well & asked me if I’d read her nonfiction. Of course I hadn’t but was thrilled that one of our top ten authors had two books I hadn’t read. I immediately purchased them excited to sink my teeth into them. I’ve read a few nonfiction books that amazed me and stayed with me!! Although we prefer fiction, we never rule any book out and are always open to a new story. Hint…hint! We’ll be waiting on that title (the nonfiction carrot dangled in front of our noses! lol ) Thanks for stopping by & for the comment!! :)
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I don’t have favourite books for reading (I have some which are special because they were gifts and naturally I love my own) I could name you lots I’ve really enjoyed, but that’s not quite the same thing.
We can totally see you like that Patti. The writer whose always sharing new words & their meanings on her blog. It makes perfect sense that you never look back in the past but continuously move forward with your reading & love for fresh, new books. You rock!! :)
You included some of my favorites! I loved the Nancy Drew mysteries. My older sister had the full collection. I’m reading LITTLE WOMEN right now for the first time since I was a child, and with all the highlighting I’m doing, the book would be a mess if it wasn’t a digital version.
Lovin’ your book tastes Darla!! Should’ve known we’d have that in common. I think I remember you telling me once you also liked the Little House Series as well. Great minds think alike! lol. I’ve read Little Women so many times I’m embarrassed to say. But when I really love a book & it feels as though I’m transported back in time to the story, I can visit it quite often. I love everything about that books setting & especially the way the March’s home ‘Orchard House’ made me feel. Like I was one of the girls! Thanks for stopping by & for commenting. Heading over to your blog now to check out your new post!
Alcott, Rice, Dickens and Tolkien?? Where have you ladies been all my life?! Ok, I just made myself blush. What a fun challenge and it will take me some time to refresh my memory and compile my list. Sounds like fun! :)
We new you we’re special. A man who has phenomenal taste in books!! Look out! :) So happy your taking the challenge Mike & we can’t wait to swing by & read. We we’re very surprised at how frustrating it can be. When you first look at the challenge, your like….. “That’s no problem! Picking books I love, let me at it!” It never crosses your mind that the easy part is the hundreds of choices you have to fish from. It’s that narrowing it down loophole that bothers you. Leaving off others that you want to acknowledge but just don’t have the room for. Can’t wait to see yours & Phoenix’ list! :)
I love the way you two decided which titles to choose! So many great classics in those lists! I’d probably just choose the most memorable (in other words the ones I could actually rmember LOL). Choosing ten had to be tough but you nailed it!
It feels like a process that works. Then again, shortly after we posted it, Inion came running into our writing room frantically waving a book at me & whining….”I forgot this one, mom!!” :) lmao. Thanks for coming by Marcia & for commenting. We always love to find our sexy, red-haired gal-pal, awaiting reply. By the way, still going over those sites you gave on your last blog. Gold mine my dear! Thanks again. :)
I’m a HUGE fan of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. For so many reasons. I think I’ve read it three or four times. Interesting post.
Your a man with good tastes!! Its a book that is truly loved by millions and for good reason. It’s just that damn good!! No need to be shy about re-reads at Two Voices One Thought. Inion reads Anne Rice’s The Witching Hour, religiously once a year. We are dedicated re-readers to the one’s that hold our hearts. Any way’s, your 3 or 4 is no where near as embarrassing as my 10 to 12!! lmao :p Thanks for stopping by mj & for commenting!
BTW, I’m loving the word/name Inion. How did you come up with that? Love the Irish Mathair, as well.
That one we have to blame Kevin Yager & our mentors for, MJ. Kevin Yager is our MC from our book The Perfect 7. The first novel we published. Our Mentors, (who are 2 men) told us that it might not be a good idea to put two women’s names on the book of a young adult that was about 5 teenage boys coming of age. When you read the book, it gives nothing of a female influence. But getting a teenage boy to pick up a book & buy it, knowing that a mother & daughter wrote it might not have been such an easy task. They recommended we write under a pseudonym. After days of back-n-forth name calling….literally ;) lol, my mother looked at me & said, “Ya know what, let’s keep with our roots. Find out what Daughter & Mother is in Gaelic. It just so happens that Inion = Daughter & = N. Mathair = Mother & there you have it, Inion N. Mathair = Daughter & Mother in Irish Gaelic. Our team liked it so much that we said, I guess that’s our new writing name!! And there you have it!! The profound wisdom behind our name. To trick boys into thinking a man wrote the book. lol :)
Wow, this would be a hard list to make! I’ve mentioned on my blog before that I’m a voracious reader, but I rarely read the same book twice. So my top 10 books would be among those that I’ve gone back and read again, or at least plan to. :) I love Shirley Jackson! Have you ever read her nonfiction work, such as “Raising Demons” and “Life Among the Savages”?
Hi Miranda, thx for stopping by & commenting. Well, I hadn’t heard of these two books, but no sooner did I read your comment that I immediately scurried to Amazon to see what I’d been missing out on. I wasn’t aware of her nonfiction & was pleasantly surprised by the reviews. Although each comment was unique, they all shared the same consensus, that Shirley Jacksons a brilliant writer & these two books will have you laughing ’til ya cry! I found that a big plus in luring me to the buy button. I only wish that it was available in print as I would’ve loved a paperback. According to one gentlemen, it hasn’t been available in paperback since 2006. But your recommendation, along with the reviews, I wasn’t about to pass it up. This is what we meant about the perks of taking part in a challenge like this. You stop by & comment and voila. I have two new books that I wasn’t even aware existed, by an author I absolutely adore. Thank you soooo much Miranda for telling me about them. :)
Oh, no, that’s a shame they’re not in print any longer. I’ve had my copies since the mid-1990’s. I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I did! One of my all-time favorite quotes came from one of those books (can’t remember which one now). It’s when Shirley Jackson’s youngest daughter went around saying to people, “You bad bad webbis.”
OMG I don’t think I could do it! My husband got me a kindle two years ago after we moved and 22 of the boxes were filled with my books. I’ve put 500+ on that wonderful device since. We’re moving again and I had to downsize my collection again – I think Inion would’ve loved it because I have every single book on her list. I went from 22 boxes down to 10 and literally cried when I had to put books in the “giveaway” pile. The Witching Hour, sadly was one of those, and now after reading this post, I want to run to the secondhand bookstore and demand it back! I’m always amazed at how attached I get to books and characters.
So true, J.C. When we moved from Southwest Florida to the Smokey Mountains some of my books got lost and I can’t tell you how I cried over them. Probably ’bout as much as you did over yours. My Anne Rice collection stayed with me in the seat and I read them on the ride over, but I had the entire C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia set and only have The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to show for it. :( So sad for your loss as well. I would definitely recommend picking up The Witching Hour again. It literally transforms me to New Orleans and that beautifully Celtic witchy world of the Mayfair’s. Wouldn’t have near as many boxes as you, my dear, but I’m working on it. I’m truly jealous of your collection, especially since your taste runs with my own. Happy reading and thanks for stopping by and commenting.
I always dreamed of having my very own room filled with books one day (that didn’t double as my bedroom) – my personal Library. I’ve had to postpone that dream for a later date. i only hope that when the time comes for me to re-accumulate my collection, paper books aren’t obsolete. Although I love her books dearly, I gave away all my Anne Rice (*gasp*), because she wasn’t actually my first love. I had to make room for my Jennifer Robertson Cheysuli series and Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber. *Sigh* your description of the Witching Hour though is spot on. I’m already regretting my decision. I had it in hard back too.
It’s so good to find a literary kindred soul, J.C.!! I’m loving the fact that we have the same tastes & have already begun adding the books you mentioned to my must read as I know anything you have must be brilliant!! :D As for the room, I dare to dream as well although my mother told me when I was ten, that my vision & scale had to be brought down to a realistic goal. Hint: The Library of Congress!! lmao. I can’t even imagine there no longer being a physical book to hold. Although I have an e-reader & have for some time, I find myself using it only as a last option. I still love the feel, smell & look of a real book & pray there’s never a time they’re obsolete. That will be a day I cry on!! Thank you for the titles which I cannot wait to read! :)
There’s definitely a certain romance with reading a real book instead of an electronic one. I LOVE the smell of books. I also hope they never become obsolete. You’re welcome re: the titles. They’re some of the first fantasy books I read and they really stuck with me.
You’re right–a person’s book list can tell you a bit about them. Every time someone ‘friends’ me on Goodreads, I enjoy browsing through their lists of books as well as their ratings. It’s fun to discover all kinds of different book lovers out there.
What goes into my picking of my favorite books? I guess I go for those that make me want to turn page after page and stick with me for a long time afterwards, so much so that I recall them even a decade or so later when someone asks what my favorite books are. A few that have done this for me are: Memoirs of a Geisha, A Fine Balance, Midwives, and Gone Girl. All are different in their own way, and yet I devoured each and every one of them.
Wonderful post!
I’m with you, Carrie, on reading books that stay with you.
Couldn’t agree more with you Carrie. And thank you by the way. One of the books you mentioned, I’ve been toying with the notion of buying for quite some time. We’ve had so many in our kindle as of late I had put it off figuring I’d get it later. And it’s one that’s been popping up in conversation a lot lately. You mentioning it again, well… I just couldn’t help myself using the excuse that it was a sign that I needed to by it NOW!! :) Lol. So thanks to you I now have Gone Girl in my books to read. Of course we didn’t stop there & also added Nitta Sayuri’s story to our list as well as Sibyl Danforth’s. After reading the synopsis to both of these ladies stories, we couldn’t wait for them either. So thank you Carrie as all three books look fantastic!! We are really loving this feedback from this post. In less than two days we’ve added four new books to our collection. Two recommendations from Miranda & two from you!
So many books, so little time. Sigh.
Great list! Love the guidelines for choosing your favorite books! Mine are the ones that leave me inspired to create my own stories after I read them, which are usually the ones with the most relatable characters and best plot development. “The Hobbit” and “Little Women” are still on my to-read list, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy them as much as you did! Thanks for participating! :)
The pleasure was all ours JC!! Thanks for the challenge as it was really a lot of fun! Let us know how you like the books although we’re sure your going to love them. I think we already mentioned on your blog, that we added two of your picks to our must read list as well & can’t wait to sink our teeth into them!! :)