Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Today's topic is:
Top Ten Books To Read In A Day
So I'm kind of assuming this topic means books that you couldn't put down, that you think were worthy of just devouring as soon as possible. Yes? Maybe? We'll just go with it!
I should be banned from choosing this because it is seriously on every. list. ever.
Whenever I talk about this book, I always mention a review I read way back when - I sincerely wish I could remember where I read it (if you know, please tell me so I can give proper credit!) - that said "If I Stay broke me, and Where She Went put me back together." There is so much truth in that. These books are beautiful and stunning and I dare you to start these and even try to set it down before you've finished.
This is one of those books that is so adorable and charming that you have to love it. At just 236 pages, it's entirely possible to read it in a few hours; and I really, really think you should. It's perfect. (Read my review here!)
I debated putting this on here because I think this is actually a book to savor, and it was definitely one I had to set down for small (very, very short) moments because it was all so overwhelming and beautiful I couldn't take it. But I totally powered through it, and I think you need to befriend Hazel and Augustus and Isaac AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (Read my review here!)
Similar to The Fault In Our Stars (in reaction, not in story), I think this one is meant to be savored -- but it's so beautiful and you just want to hug Lennie and smother Joe in beautiful sunshine-y kisses that you need to read this all at once. (Read my review here and my favourite quotes from the book here!)
I have not read Anna and the French Kiss yet, but I suspect that if I did, it would also be here on this list. In any case, Lola and the Boy Next Door is close to the perfect YA book, filled with fun and personality and love and a sweet boy and just a little heartbreak with a hell of a lot of warmth. You'll fall in love with Lola and Cricket as fast as you should read this.
I think I gushed enough in my review (read it here!), but Bria is one of my most favourite literary characters ever. She is strong and lost and brave and searching and filled with so much to give. Following along her adventure of backpacking through Central America is breathtaking and heart wrenching and stunning and you just get swept into all the adventures. Please, please read it if you haven't.
Included because I couldn't stop reading it when I started: you really feel the torture of Amy as she's stuck on this ship, the quiet hopeless desperation of Elder and Harley as they struggle within the confines of their lives...it's a wonderful Dystopian.
I mention these two a lot because I genuinely believe Rachel & David can do no wrong when they're together; both books are fast and playful, filled with adventure and intrigue and you just get whisked away into the night (or week) with each character as they discover each other and the fullness of life.
Not just because it can be read in a day, but because it's a neat concept of defining terms as a way to tell a story. It's simple in theory but so descriptive of the complexities of life and love and how we struggle to maintain it all together.
What books do you think should be read in a day?
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Ooh, great picks! And I'm not just saying that 'cause we share a few titles ;) I haven't yet read Across the Universe, as it seems more sci-fi, but the reviews are just so good.
ReplyDeleteHaha great picks because we have great taste ;) Please PLEASE read ATU, it's so good!
DeleteThanks for commenting! :)
Across the Universe sounds like it might be interesting and John Green's books keeps popping up everywhere. Mandie Baxter reviewed, and liked, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. Not sure I could bring myself to read it though. :)
ReplyDeleteATU is a great book, I recommend it to absolutely anyone who will listen to me (and a lot of people who won't haha). Have you read any of John Green's? because if not, you really, really need to. I recommend starting with Paper Towns or Will Grayson, Will Grayson -- TFiOS is a phenomenal read, but it's intense and would be moreso if you already have an invested interest in John Green's writing.
Deleteand hey, maybe give Statistical Probability a go! It is a cutesy romance book, but it's done so well I think you might still enjoy it. If you do read any of these, email me or tweet me or something and let me know your thoughts! I want to know!
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