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 loved Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult.
As of recent, the few books I've read that I've really enjoyed have been "The Things they Carried" by Tim O'Brien and "When She Woke" by Hillary Jordan. "The Things They Carried" is dear to my heart because it has to do with war and the emotions behind the war, particularly the psychology of men in the Vietnam war. "When She Woke" is a Sci-Fi Romance I guess you could say, and even though I'm not big on romance novels, this one will blow you away.
The Mists of Avalon; And the Fire and Ice series, although I think the first 3 books were my favorite in that series. Anything Stephen King. I love getting wrapped up in a good fantasy, there is enough reality in my life! When I started going through chemo therapy, people bought me all kinds of cancer books, and I never could read one. So I got lost in Harry Potter, reread the whole series, that would be another definite one I would want, and the Lord of the Rings and Dracula. So many good books, I don't know how I could choose just one!
Books are very special friends to me. They can take you away from your ordinary life to a different time or place. You can be anyone you want to be or pretend you're the main character in the story plot. I especially like fiction books that can transport you for a little while to an escape situation.
I love books, and reading. I put together a to-read list at the beginning of each year and then slowly work my way through them. 25 each year is a goal - which takes some work, but is doable. Several of your top 10 are on my list for this year.
I love reading and each year I make a goal about how many books I will read. I have read 100 for each of the past two years....this year my goal is 105. Some of my favorite books in the past few years are: The Help, The Hunger Games Trilogy, Good in Bed, Such a Pretty Fat, A Prayer for Owen Meany, The Monster of Florence, Sloppy Firsts, and soo many more....
Love to read. Left a review on Joel Osteens book.
SO many good books. Some of my favorite authors these days are Tricia Goyer and Susan May Warren, so anything by them would be wonderful. If I only had to pick one? Maybe a really thick classic like A Tale of Two Cities so I could really dive into it over and over.
I loved Stephen King's "Under The Dome." One of my all-time favorites! Just read "The Hunger Games" trilogy and liked them all but the first was my personal best.
I loved the Hunger Games trilogy. Could not put them down!
i love to read
I am addicted to books! I just ordered The Maze Runner and am hoping I like it. I really liked the hunger games trilogy. Some other recent books are Water for Elephants, Room, Glass Castle. They were all really good too!
I just finished "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and could not put it down! I'm reading "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and it is equally good.
I have so many books I love!! I reviewed The Help on She Speaks, my latest favorite book. It is wonderful with a little bit of everything, drama, tragedy, humor.
I love Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. Especially Chicken Soup for the Soul : Miracles. I think that was the best one yet! It just makes you feel good to hear other people's stories.