books that stayed with you

This is a recent contribution by Dina, on an older list that I posted a few years ago, of the books that have “stayed with me” all of my reading life (and not just this most recent reading-frenzy books that I go crazy over now). These are the ones that “made” me a life-long reader.

You’re gonna see some oldies but goodies on these lists (today… and upcoming!!)

Maryse’s own personal note: Some sure-fire classics on this particular list (OMG the Thorn Birds BLEW MY MIND when I was… what? 7 or 8 years old?? Yes, I was allowed to watch that crazy drama on TV and was HOOKED and don’t even get me started on Flowers in the Attic. Again… another read that I read maybe wayyyyyy tooooooo young and maybe was a bit too much for a young teen, but that I devoured).  read more

Carla has been with us since 2014!!! YAY Carla! And I just love her “favorites” list (a few of my favorites are the same as hers, and the one that made her cry the most, is the same one that made ME cry the most!!). And HECK YES on “Stolen”. OMG!!! :D!!!

She actually submitted this to us for the “10 books that have stayed with me” list, but I love her descriptions and am dedicating it to its very own post to add to our “Reader Favorites” list!

Let’s learn a bit about Carla’s book preferences, shall we? read more

YAY Saturday!! It’s a full-on reading day for most, PLUS… “Reader Favorites” day, and Jen C is up!! Wow, she loves all the “originals” like we do, so she made us an extra-special list. Includes the favorites, then it includes her 1-11, and then honorable mentions too. YAY US!! More choices. 😀

A little about Jen C?

• She’s been with us (at least publicly since March of this year!).
• She loves so many of the same books we do!

“Oh my god, just finished this one and aarrgghh, can’t believe I waited this long. Fave book so far this year. God, what am I going to read next.” <— about The Deal (Off-Campus Book 1) by Elle Kennedy. AGREED!! 😀 read more