The other day I was thinking about some of my all-time favorite books. Some of these I would like to go back and read again, but there are so many others I need to get to first.
Because I'm in the mood, I want to share one of my favorite books with you. I guess as a sort of giveaway. Just for fun. And just because this book is written fantastically and should be enjoyed.
However, I'm not going to tell you what the book is until I announce the winner. I know, the suspense will kill you all. Here are a few clues as to what book it is.
- I read it as a sophomore in high school in English and did a group project/presentation with two of my very best friends.
- Shortly after I met my husband, we discovered that this book was a favorite for both of us.
- The protagonist is a teenage boy.
What is one of your all-time favorite books?
I love getting recommendations and maybe one day I will actually get to read some of them. That, however, depends on if I ever tackle this beast.
I'll announce the winner next Friday, so you have until then to enter.
Happy Friday!
11 comments:
Apparently I'm bad at reading instructions--I almost entered by writing what I think the book is that you're giving away. Anyway, I'm 700 pages into the unabridged Les Miserables, and it is an awesome book that I think is totally worth tackling. As far as books I've read recently, I pretty much devoured 1000 Splendid Suns. It's really tragic and I probably cried during the last 40 or 50 pages, but it does have a pretty hopeful ending and it really beautifully written.
i thought your fav book was 'matilda' haha i don't think i could ever pick just one fav book but here are a few of them...'the hiding place' by corrie ten boom, i love historical fiction and she writes on such a positive, spiritual note. i just finished President Hinkley's biography and am excited to start on Pres Monson's. One of my fav church books is by john bytheway 'when times get tough' remember when we saw him speak at BSU? he's great. Recently i read 'the help' the author's name is kathryn! stockett couldn't put it down. i'm looking to get into some CS Lewis next.
oh and remember 'the alchemist'? i've always loved that book, i read it again last year for the first time since 7th grade and it was even better.
My favorite is Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice. There have been plenty of books that were more "page-turners." But there's something about Jane Austen that makes her stories classic, ones that are read again and again and that people make their own.
I just wanted to add my comment because I think your blog is fun :) But one of my all-time favorite books is Jane Eyre. I love how her strong, pure spirit conquers his rough, hurt one and the ending is romantically suspenseful (if that even makes sense *haha*). Highly recommend it!
I disqualify myself from the "sweepstakes", but I wanted to share some of my favorite books.
1.The Count of Monte Cristo - It is a bit wordy, but great. I love the triumphant feeling I get in each moment The Count reveals his true identity to one of his enemies.
2.Ender's Game - Many might avoid it, because it is Sci-Fi, but it is fantastic. Character psychology is well developed, and really makes them believable.
3.The Shining - Another great "psychological" book. The movie doesn't do it justice.
4.A Clockwork Orange - Probably the most disturbing book on my little list (although The Shining is a challenger). Clockwork is one of the more thought provoking books I have read.
I am in love with The Alchemist!! I re-read it at least once a year.
I loved to read "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell and have since decided it is one of my favorite books, along with Pride and Prejudice and the Harry Potter series :)
I love the photo in this post. Good job Wandon!!
My favorite book is......uh.....I don't know.....there are too many!
Ok, one of my favorite books is Three Cups of Tea. I also like Harry Potter and I am pretty much addicted to children's literature in general. Can I be in the contest now?
Allie's favorite book is: Junie B.Jones
Audrey's favorite book is: Harry Potter and Matilda. I like Roald Dahl.
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