This week's Top Ten Tuesday is actually "Books I Could Re-read Forever," but I decided to put a little bit of a spin on it (not much, mind you). There are a handful of books that I regularly flip through and read passages of over and over, and it is these ones that I want to share with you this week. Thanks as always to the host
That Artsy Reader Girl for this topic. Of course since this really is a list of tried and true favourites of mine, I'm sure you will have heard me mention most (if not all) of them previously. Here we go!
1) Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
2) The Island by Gary Paulsen
3) Persuasion by Jane Austen
4) The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
5) Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
6) The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
7) North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell
8) The Giver by Lois Lowry
9) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontё
10) Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
11) Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
12) Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Ella Enchanted was #1 on my list too! It's my all time childhood favorite <3 <3 I loved Stargirl and Tuck Everlasting too--should really reread!
ReplyDeleteIf you love Ella Enchanted, have you read The Two Princesses of Bamarre also by Gail Carson Levine? It's also a huge favourite of mine.
DeleteI thought about adding Stargirl but I actually haven't reread it, YET. Books I Re-Read
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful book. I don't personally think Love, Stargirl was the best, but the original is perfect.
DeleteI'm glad that you find so much joy in rereading this books! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chrissi!
DeleteHowl’s Moving Castle! I didn't know that was a book since I watched the movie a few years ago. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteSophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughts
When I watched the movie, I didn't exactly realize that it was a book...but when I actually stumbled across the book again in the library I realized I had seen it before. I adore the movie, but I actually love the book even more. They are very different, but both absolutely magical.
DeleteI can not re-read books. But I am so close to re-read The Bronze Horseman, it is my all time favorite and I can not stop thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT.
I don't blame you. I don't often re-read the entire book (there are so many other things to read!) but I regularly flip through and read favourite passages of mine to be able to experience the feelings again.
DeleteI loved Ella Enchanted, The Giver and Howl's Moving Castle too! But it's been ages since I reread them.
ReplyDeleteSuch great reads! I feel like they really hold up with time. I still love them as an adult
DeleteI still have to read North & South. Also I went for Pride and Prejudice, but yes, Persuasion is a secret fave. Such a great book!
ReplyDeleteNorth & South is great. If you don't have time to get through the book, the mini-series is the best - I rewatch that one and/or Pride and Prejudice every year.
DeleteI really need to read Ella Enchanted, I've seen it on so many lists today!
ReplyDeleteI can't talk it up enough! I know there's a movie, but it barely bears any resemblance to the book.
DeleteSo many great books on this list! Persuasion, North and South, The Giver, and Jane Eyre are wonderful. I've never read Ella Enchanted, but I've seen it on a few lists and it sounds like a fun book. I'll have to read it. Here is our Top Ten Tuesday
ReplyDeleteI would definitely recommend it! Sounds like you have great taste in books!
DeleteOh, I love so many of these! You might want to read my post on finding Perks of Being a Wallflower as an adult--I loved it. https://hopewellslibraryoflife.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/reflections-on-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-or-finding-myself-at-54-thanks-to-a-ya-book-2/
ReplyDeleteI will definitely check it out! Thanks for stopping by
DeleteThe Giver and Stargirl are awesome and I forgot to add them to my list this week.
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to my TTT for this week: https://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2018/02/top-ten-tuesday-top-20-books-i-want-to.html
Sometimes it's really hard to think of all of your favourites on the spot!
DeleteGreat list! I really need to read Ella Enchanted sometime!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my TTT!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
It's definitely worth it, and it's a quick read to boot.
DeleteI haven't read any of these but they sure look interesting. A few of these are on my TBR too, specially Ella enchanted :D
ReplyDeleteI can't re-read books.. like ever. Simply because my unread TBR is higher than the books that I have actually read! Yes, no time to re-read :D
My TTT: http://flippingthruthepages.com/2018/02/10-tv-series-worth-binge-watch/
I completely understand that! I made my peace a long time ago that I would never get through my entire TBR...ah well!
ReplyDeleteTuck Everlasting - I haven't red that in ages, maybe it's time!
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me