A Tree Grows in Brooklyn // this is probably what I would pick if you made me pick a favorite favorite. I've read this book at least 15 times, that's not an exaggeration. I have a copy that's all ragged + loved. I loved that Francie was like a real life Belle from Beauty + the Beast. She would have lived in a library, she loved to read, and she was real. I kind of want to go read it again..
Harry Potter // whatever. I'm cheating again and choosing an entire series. I'm making up rules as I go, obviously. I grew up with Harry, Ron, + Hermoine. I loved that Hermoine was a positive female role model. She's so smart, doesn't take anyone's crap, and stands up for what she believes in. I remember the very time and place where I was first introduced to the series [sitting criss cross applesauce on the school library floor the first day of the book fair] and I went to every midnight release ever. I'm even rereading the series right now. I love it. Cannot get enough. I'm like ABC Family.
Where The Sidewalk Ends // listen to the musnt's child. I mean, I love anything Shel Silverstein wrote man. I might get all misty every time I read The Giving Tree too. The poems are just so relatable, even for grown ups.
Those are my top three, well I guess top nine since there are seven Harry Potter books. What are your favorite books? Also, what do you think your favorite book says about you? I think my inability to choose just one speaks volumes about my indecision and how I kind of wanted to grow up to be Belle.
I love Shel Silverstein too. my favorite poem is push button. and YES to Harry potter.
ReplyDeleteYay HP!
ReplyDeleteI think the collective Harry Potter series totally counts as a favorite book!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the Harry Potter series and grew up with it too! Not ashamed to say I'm a Potterhead :D
ReplyDeleteI'm doing #Blogtober too and I wrote a post about a book today without knowing what the prompt was. Funny. But now I'm thinking of my fav book. Guess you'll have to visit my blog to see :-) http://runwright.net
ReplyDeleteAwwww…Where The Sidewalk Ends! I remember reading this many many nights growing up - I'm going to have to see if I can locate my old copy!
ReplyDelete#HarryPotterForever
ReplyDeleteeasily the best, so glad JK wrote that first one down on napkins...
ReplyDeleteI thought so!!
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter is the best, I really dig it. I'll never be embarrassed! No shame, haha!
ReplyDeleteit's such a solid reread too. he was such a gifted author!
ReplyDeletehaha how serendipitous! I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteLooovee HP! It was on my list too! I love to read the books then watch the movies!
ReplyDeleteI also went to most, if not all the midnight premiers!
ReplyDelete(Still catching up with previous posts)