Why It's A Favorite: This is another one of those books that I first read and loved in high school, then loved again when I read it a second time as an adult. The writing alone makes this a great read, not to mention the storyline and the character development.
Why It's A Favorite: This was a book that I first read at just the right time. It helped shaped my view of the world, and you can't help but love Elner Shimfissle. I always read this book whenever I'm feeling blue.
Why It's A Favorite: This is a non-fiction book but it's my only non-fiction favorite for now, so I put it with my fiction. I love this heart-warming story of Homer the blind cat and his fun and quirky life. Definitely a good read for animal lovers.
Why It's A Favorite: It's rare I get to say this, but in this case, I watched and loved the movie first, and then I read and loved the book. This is a great story about going too far with technological advances, and you're kept on the edge of your seat the whole time, whether you're watching it, or reading it.
Why It's A Favorite: Yet another book that I read at exactly the right time, and which thus helped to shape my view of the world. People might disagree with me on this, but I find this to be a beautifully written story.
Why It's A Favorite: This is a story that reads a bit like a fantasy/adventure novel, yet it's a fiction novel. There's no magic in the plot, yet it feels absolutely magical. It's a story that always makes me smile and feel better and hopeful when I finish it.
Why It's A Favorite: I had some good English teachers in high school. This one was a high school read that I read again as an adult. It's a unique novel with a unique writing style that should feel dry and cumbersome, and yet you find it captivating and flowing.
Why It's A Favorite: I almost want to call this "chick-lit" or "women's literature", but it's really about a man seeking love, not a woman. I love the quirkiness of this story; it's a tale that will make you smile
Why It's A Favorite: I'm not a huge Stephen King fan, but I love this story! It still scared me when I read it a second time around. If you're looking for a good scary book, this is it!
Why It's A Favorite: The writing at the beginning of this book is what got me hooked in the first place. I bought this novel at a book sale because it looked good and the writing looked promising. I've had no regrets!
Why It's A Favorite: I'm very picky with my love stories, but I love this one! It made me cry both times I read this. Well written and well-paced, this is a romance with a time-travel twist.
Why It's A Favorite: I admit, I'm a sucker for stories with super-smart dogs. It's a fun story with good characters that I can actually like and root for. I'm not a Dean Koontz fan, but I definitely like this fun thriller.
Why It's A Favorite: Simple, sweet, and enchanting; that's how I would describe these two novels. They're light reads that are meant to make you feel good and happy. Definitely one of my go-to's when I'm in the mood for something nice without too much depth.
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