Hard to pick one, but I would say A Wrinkle in Time is one of my all time favorites. It meant a lot to me as an awkward ten year old girl in the early 60s.
Although it took long, decidedly monumental moments of indecision, I have to say—‘Letters to Kelly’ by Suzanne Brockmann. Having read thousands of books over the decades, this one still tugs on my heart—even though it’s been years since I discovered it. So many in fact, I had to look up the correct spelling. What a wondrous story by an equally amazing author!
Although this will be ‘viewed’ as impolite, or politically incorrect, I have to say—After reading the comments of this post asking for favorite books, a serious question begs for answers. What century are you people reading? Please, please, Try some new authors, some current material. Yeah, the classics are great, but don’t miss out of some of the best stories ever told because you only read what scholars recommend. Expand your repertoire. The benefits are incredible, just as awesome as the stories you’ll find. You’ll be glad you did!
Haha I love this response. As my degree is in English Literature, I always felt a little lost when I didn’t feel all that impressed with some of the assigned classics. I remember my professors saying to be classic a story must be timely and timeless. That means you must understand theme to really judge. I don’t agree. I love the way a book makes me feel; the way it can transport me to another place and/or time.
I read 19th -21st century. I think that it’s difficult to make generalizations about any individual’s reading habits based upon a question asking for a one book answer. Most readers that I know read a wide variety of books covering different genres, cultures, time periods and publication dates. I get such a variety of suggestions from this group that my TBR list is growing on a daily basis. And thank you for your suggestion of Suzanne Brockman. I’ve never heard of her and plan to check her out. I really like this group!
I agree that you can’t judge someone’s reading from a one name answer.
I said Watchers by Dean Koontz. Could just as easily have said A Tale of Two Cities, or Pride and Prejudice. Any of Lee Childs or Vince Flynn. Maeve Binchey too.
However I really love autobiographical or true stories- so you could say my tastes are eclectic.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo and The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. They are both wonderful stories but I love the wording these authors use to paint a picture.
Lord of the Silver Bow by David Gemmell. (1st book of Troy trilogy)
Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. It’s the first and only book where I wanted to climb into the pages and live there.
By the way…I tried to watch the TV series but gave up…my imagination is so much better then what was on the screen.
The Clan of the Cave bear series by Jean Auel
Hard to pick one, but I would say A Wrinkle in Time is one of my all time favorites. It meant a lot to me as an awkward ten year old girl in the early 60s.
I’ve read that too. And it’s also one of my faves.
Although it took long, decidedly monumental moments of indecision, I have to say—‘Letters to Kelly’ by Suzanne Brockmann. Having read thousands of books over the decades, this one still tugs on my heart—even though it’s been years since I discovered it. So many in fact, I had to look up the correct spelling. What a wondrous story by an equally amazing author!
Thanks ! I’ve got to find this book ?
@Janine Brockmann is an absolute treasure. Start with book one. If you like romantic suspense, you won’t be dissapointed
Although this will be ‘viewed’ as impolite, or politically incorrect, I have to say—After reading the comments of this post asking for favorite books, a serious question begs for answers. What century are you people reading? Please, please, Try some new authors, some current material. Yeah, the classics are great, but don’t miss out of some of the best stories ever told because you only read what scholars recommend. Expand your repertoire. The benefits are incredible, just as awesome as the stories you’ll find. You’ll be glad you did!
Haha I love this response. As my degree is in English Literature, I always felt a little lost when I didn’t feel all that impressed with some of the assigned classics. I remember my professors saying to be classic a story must be timely and timeless. That means you must understand theme to really judge. I don’t agree. I love the way a book makes me feel; the way it can transport me to another place and/or time.
I read 19th -21st century. I think that it’s difficult to make generalizations about any individual’s reading habits based upon a question asking for a one book answer. Most readers that I know read a wide variety of books covering different genres, cultures, time periods and publication dates. I get such a variety of suggestions from this group that my TBR list is growing on a daily basis. And thank you for your suggestion of Suzanne Brockman. I’ve never heard of her and plan to check her out. I really like this group!
I agree that you can’t judge someone’s reading from a one name answer.
I said Watchers by Dean Koontz. Could just as easily have said A Tale of Two Cities, or Pride and Prejudice. Any of Lee Childs or Vince Flynn.
Maeve Binchey too.
However I really love autobiographical or true stories- so you could say my tastes are eclectic.
Can’t judge a reader by a single title.
The Glass Castle and….Water for Elephants both touched me deeply.
The Mists of Avalon.
The Phantom of the Opera
Rebecca???
Paradise city took me almost 10yrs to find it again because I didn’t know the authors name, now I have it in my collection.. 🙂
Three Men In A Boat by Jerome K. Jerome
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
“Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe” by Fannie Flagg
“She’s Come Undone” Wally Lamb
A thousand splendid suns -khaled housseini
The Book of the Unnamed Midwife- Meg Ellison
Also – “before we were yours”.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo and The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. They are both wonderful stories but I love the wording these authors use to paint a picture.
@Paul put in yours