Eleanor and Park- Rainbow Rowell
This was the second Rainbow Rowell book I read, and I fell in love with the characters and the author's tone throughout. This is one I could see myself re-reading, so I would love to own a copy in my personal library!
The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho
A classic that was recommended to me by a dear friend. Though the friendship didn't last, this book had me thinking about it many years after I read it. This first time I read it was 10 years ago, so I think it's high time for a re-read. I wonder if it would affect me the same way and invoke the same emotions in me as it did back then.
Sharp Objects- Gillian Flynn
I've read all of Gillian Flynn's work, and this was by far my favorite. It's so dark and twisty! Of course the book was better than the show, even though I thought Amy Adams did a great job as Camille. I hear it might return for a Season 2, so I would definitely want to read it again before that.
The Book Thief- Markus Zusak
I read this after it gained massive acclaim, so I was a bit wary. It was also the first book I read that was not told from the point of view of an actual person. It was heartbreaking, beautifully written, and an easy one to understand due to this outside and unusual perspective. An important read that I recommend to any and every one.
The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well- Meik Wiking
Probably the most recent one that I've decided I need to own. I was smart in obtaining the library hardback of it when I did read it, so I could flip around the pages easily. I loved all the tips, recipes, and crafts for the total-hygge effect, and though I took screenshots of the pages I wanted to remember at the time, I would love to own a copy so I could actually utilize them all in the colder months.
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Interpreter of Maladies- Jhumpa Lahiri
I think I picked this up randomly solely because of the cover- it just felt so warm and inviting. It was also the first collection of short stories I read and it was the perfect length. I generally stay away from books including Indian culture because I don't like the usual stereotypes included, but I found this to be realistic and culturally insightful. I also love how the author was able to switch between male and female narration seamlessly. A great collection that I'm happy to have in mine!
I read this when I was going through a lot of changes with friendships in my personal life. It hit home in a lot of ways, as I tumbled through the ups and downs in Tully and Kate's evolving friendship. I still want to read the follow-up, Fly Away, but I'd need to re-familiarize myself with the characters again since I read this so long ago!
The Kite Runner- Khaled Hosseini
Another extremely important read. Though some passages were truly graphic and disturbing, it was written in a way that was necessary, not gratuitous. It also was a great example of how our choices influence our futures, and how no one is really all good or all bad. it's easy to read in the sense that the author uses relatively simple language and you can get through it quickly, but the story and the emotions will stay with you for a long time afterwards.
Budget Bytes- Beth Moncel
I requested this collection of easy, inexpensive recipes for Christmas one year after realizing I actually had to learn how to cook when I moved out on my own. I found myself printing out a lot of her recipes off of Pinterest, so I should probably just own the cookbook. I'm sad to say I've yet to actually make anything from this cookbook, but I do still save and cook a bunch of her stuff off of Pinterest and her website!
Maniac Magee- Jerry Spinelli
This was a childhood favorite. I have a very vivid memory of my mom reading this with me on the couch for a book report, and I can still hear her voice through certain passages. I was thrilled to find this one in a library sale and re-read it immediately, and will probably continue to do so when I'm feeling a bit nostalgic.
Honorable Mention(s): Attachments was the first book I read by Rainbow Rowell
and I fell in love with her writing style immediately. Then I saw her speak at a book signing event and just adored her as a person, and since this was my intro into her writing, I'd add it to my book collection. Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give hit me with in the feels, so I'd add that one too. And Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, because I didn't really understand the ending and I really want to read the follow up, Children of Virtue and Vengeance due out this December!
and I fell in love with her writing style immediately. Then I saw her speak at a book signing event and just adored her as a person, and since this was my intro into her writing, I'd add it to my book collection. Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give hit me with in the feels, so I'd add that one too. And Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, because I didn't really understand the ending and I really want to read the follow up, Children of Virtue and Vengeance due out this December!
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What would you like to add to your personal library?
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