AND... I apologize for the lack of an authentic photo of these book covers. I own all of these except one but when I went to gather them for their photo shoot some of them appear to be missing in action! Must locate them!
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Awesome story, awesome movie. Love, love, love.
The Jellyfish Season by Mary Downing Hahn
I have read this book every year since I was about 10 years old. Highly recommend!
The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
Really good Austen-esque story... but readable : ) If you love Jane, Downton Abbey, the English aristocracy in general and the like, this book is for you.
The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman
I read this one a while back and the details are fuzzy... but I remember it being the first book in a very long time I could not put down... very captivating.
The Entire Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
There is not even enough I can say about these. LOVE.
Harvard Yard
Treasure hunt through American history and New England... perfection : )
Austenland by Shannon Hale
This one was silly fun but was an entertaining read. I think it would make a good chick flick!
Colored People by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
I read this as part of my American Lit class as an undergrad.
Amazing story, everyone should read.
The Price of Admission by Daniel Golden
Great non-fiction read that provides insight into the admissions policies and practices of the Ivy League and other top schools... very interesting and informative look to who gets in... and who doesn't.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
One of my favorite childhood books... who wouldn't want to run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
The Education of Henry Adams by Henry Adams
I have a love-hate relationship with this book and with Henry Adams... he caused me post-graduate stress (in the form of research papers, ha!) but his ideas are extremely relevant today... very interesting views on progress and technology.
The Fourth Bear by Jasper Fforde
Clever murder mystery with nursery rhyme and fairy tale characters. Sounds odd? It is, but good, imaginative fun. What if there was a fourth bear?
Okay... 12 books is probably enough for my Top Five!
What are your favorite books? Recommendations are always welcome!
What a great list! To Kill a Mocking Bird is on my favorites. I am about to start Lonesome Dove for English class!
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ReplyDeletesome of those books i have never heard of but they sound great and right up my alley!!
happy tuesday!
I love Mixed Up Files, I actually just re-read it last year! I will have to try American Heiress.
ReplyDeleteI just finished The American Heiress. I loved it!
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i just added a ton of these to my "to read" list! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI loved "The American Heiress" - it was such a good read!
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