There are books you read, and then there are books that change you. They serve as a source for inspiration. Whether it's a romance novel, an action and adventure book, a suspense filled thriller or a science-fiction book, there is so much to learn from these terrific reads.
We came across this beautifully-composed video that sums up the "magic" that books offer.
As avid readers, we truly believe there is nothing like a good book. So we wanted to share our love of reading with you! It was really hard to narrow the list down but here is our top 10 list of must reads and a few guilty pleasures:
Now that you know our top 10, we want to know which books you simply can't put down. If you were stranded on a dessert island which book would you want in your hand? We want your recommendations.
If you share your book reviews and recommendations this week you'll be entered for a chance to win one of our giveaway prizes. Submit your favorite book to SheSpeaks Reviews and add a comment to this blog post by 6pm EST on January 30th, 2012. You can enter a review AND a comment and you will have two entries to win!
Prizes:
The Tiger's Wife |
Ten Thousand Saints |
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Wonderstruck |
Blueprints for Building Better Girls |
The Art of Fielding |
The contest starts January 24, 2012 and ends January 30, 2012; at 6:00 p.m. Must be a US resident. No purchase necessary.
GOOD LUCK!
I reviewed Hunger Games: This is a series that you AND your teens and tweens can all enjoy. It is truly a modern classic. I have a degree in literature and was really impressed with the writing, character development and storyline. I highly recommend this to anyone, but especially those who are fascinated by the ideas of utopian/dystopian societies and the often unintended outcomes of such.
I could never get used to an E-Reader...Books have the best smell! Plus I need to touch the pages and feel the goodness flow back to me! Call me a nerd!
I hope if I am ever stranded on a desert island I would have a whole stack of books to read. I can't imagine not reading-it's one of my favorite things to do. Some of my favorites are "Under The Dome" by Stephen King and "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. I have also read everything written by Elizabeth Berg and Linwood Barclay.
I love Anne rice books and Michael Crichton but I am looking forward to checking out some of the books suggested here.
I'm a voracious reader. My bookshelves are 2 rows deep on all the levels. I like to keep books that I want to read again, lend books that are particularly interesting and give a way any others that someone else might like (that I didn't, but people have different tastes). Lately, I've been "revisiting" a lot of the books and am currently re-reading The Mists of Avalon. I have just finished The Brief History of the Dead (FASCINATING take on the afterlife) and Still Alice (compelling story of a successful woman who slowly succumbs to the effects of Alzheimer's).
I am and have always been an avid reader. I even love reading book reviews! Thanks SheSpeaks for this wonderfully compiled list. I added a review of my latest fav, 11/22/63 by Stephen King. But my all time favorite it Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy. He has an amazing writing style.
I like "heaven is for real" by tom burpo. Lots of great info.
I left review for Unplanned by Abby Johnson. I don't normally read non-fiction because when I read, I want to get lost in a good story! However, that book did change my life so that's what I submitted. However, my all-time favorite books are mostly young adult (I'm 31, that counts, right? lol). My must-read series list includes Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Twilight Saga (yeah I said it), and The Mortal Instruments series. I have to read them all over and over again!
Two books I have absolutely loved, in fact, I have re-read them are Knight and Shining Armor by Jude Deavauraux and The Choice by Nicholas Sparks.
I could talk about books forever! I just finished "The Gargoyle" by Andrew Davidson which was excellent. I'm currently reading "My Name is Memory" by Ann Brashares, which has totally sucked me in after just 25 pages. Other favorites include "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, "I am the Messenger" by Marcus Zuzak and "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. Books will never go out of style.
what a great idea for a giveaway! i LOVE TO READ and will be checking these books out!
I love so many different books, it would be hard to pick just one. If it's written well and has a good story, I will enjoy it until the end!
The books I had the hardest time putting down recently were The Help, The Hunger Games trilogy, and The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.
I really enjoyed reading The Shack by William P. Young.
I always liked "Go Ask Alice" and "The Five People you Meet in Heaven." I like the lessons and "realism" in both of them.