I love the question “If you could take 5
books to a deserted island with you, which ones would you take?” This is an
extremely challenging question for me and I feel it changes every time I’m
asked! I am going to do my own version of this today, and tell you what some of
my favourites are and why.
1.
Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann
Brashares (General Fiction)
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This story is the adult installment of the teen series Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. It takes place
a few years after the fourth book in the series and is absolutely incredible.
This book is an emotional read for me, but I absolutely love it. I have read it
twice so far and look forward to reading it many many more times. While I was
not in love with the teen series, it is imperative to read them to understand
the depth of emotion and the issues the characters go through in Sisterhood
Everlasting. It is a story that makes you look at your own life and ask
yourself if you are truly happy with your life/the person you are with/your
job? A must read in my opinion!
2.
The Secret Garden by Frances
Hodgson Burnett (Classics)
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One of my all-time favourite
classics, The Secret Garden is another must-read. It is full of adventure,
mystery, and friendship. It shows how a little hard work can go a long way and
you never know what you may find in life (or behind a wall!) I have only read
this book once so far, but I am really excited to give it another go! It really
appeals to my imaginative side and makes me want to find a secret garden of my
own!
3.
The Hunger Games (Teen)
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I’m sorry, but who doesn’t love
The Hunger Games? Okay, those of you who don’t are just crazy! Lol. I
absolutely fell in love with this series and I have Tara F. and Carrie H. to
thank for urging me to read it! I have read it twice since Mockingjay came out
and it was even better the second time around! I find post-apocalyptic stories
to be fascinating and also scary in that we never know what the future holds
for our species! Will we live in a barren desolate place? Will items such as books,
chocolate, and technological devices be a thing of the past? Who knows!
4.
The Clearing by Heather Davis
(Teen)
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I randomly chose to read this
book a few years ago because nobody I worked with (or customers for that
matter) had ever read it or heard of it. It is a fun little story that deals
with time travel and, of course, has a bit of a romance in it. It is a short
read, but I think it is very sweet and just a nice story. Not all aspects of it
are nice, but I really really enjoy it! I would LOVE to hear what someone else
thinks of it! PLEASE let me know if you read it!!!!!
5.
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
(Teen)
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By FAR my favourite teen
novel!!!! I fell in love with this book from the get-go! It is such a great
combination of things! History, music, romance! LOVE LOVE LOVE! This book just
spoke to me in a way no other teen book has. It is such a fascinating story and
I cannot WAIT to visit the Paris catacombs someday! I love books that bring a
little history into them, especially in teen and kids books because I think
those things may be lacking in that generation. I feel it is creatively written
and it speaks to many of my interests.
6.
The Ranger’s Apprentice by John
Flanagan (9-12)
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This is one of my ABSOLUTE
favourite series! John Flanagan is SUCH an amazing author! He makes you fall in
love with his characters and want to live in their world! Halt is my favourite.
I love grumpy men lol. There are no words for this series. It brings a smile to
my face, warms my heart, and I am dying to read it again.
7.
Kill The Messenger by Tami Hoag
(Mystery)
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When I think of mystery books,
this is one of the first to come to mind. I haven’t read it for a few years so
the details of the story are a little fuzzy, but the feeling I have for the
book has yet to fade. It is by far the best Hoag book I have read (and she’s
written some really great books) and it was full of excitement and
on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments. If you are looking for a new mystery book,
add this to your list. It’s fantastic.
8.
Journey to the River Sea by Eva
Ibbotson (9-12)
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This book was recommended to me
by a former co-worker and was such a great story. It’s one of those books that
makes you appreciate the things you have and be the best person you can be. I
think it is a really great book for kids to read, as well as adults. Anyone who
reads it is going to walk away with a different perspective and look at the
things they say and do differently.
9.
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
(9-12)
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I am realizing that a lot of
kids books are ending up on my list lol. By far the BEST 9-12 series I have
ever read. I really love fantasy books and this is the ultimate fantasy series.
I found it randomly and picked it up because I was drawn to the cover of the
first one and I have not looked back since. I HIGHLY recommend you read this
series and anything else that Mull has written. He has a way of drawing you
into his world and you don’t have to wish you were part of it because you
are!!!
10.
The Time Traveler’s Wife by
Audrey Niffenegger (General Fiction)
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Hands down favourite adult
book. I will read this book so many times in my lifetime, I am so excited. I
remember feeling a bit confused when I started it the first time around, but by
the end I was dying for another go at it! I’ve read it a few times now and it
will forever have a place on my bookshelf. READ IT! READ IT! READ IT!
I would bring How to survive being on a deserted island, first aid book, how to build a boat. Sorry, that's just something that drives my sense of reason nuts. So in my mind, I would say if I was going on vacation for 1 month on an island away from everyone what books would I bring? Hunger Games would be one of my tops (beautiful love story, sisterly love, community as well as a splash of romantic) The Great Gatsby and Fables (graphic novel series)
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