*Note* The below blog post is a guest blog from our friend Twitter friend Sarah. This content does not necessarily reflect the views of Better World Books (as our lawyers make sure we say). We love having guest bloggers and invite you to email [email protected] if you are interested in covering a book or topic on the BWB Blog. Thank you, Sarah!Choosing my top five favourite books was tremendously challenging. I have enjoyed so many different worlds that it almost seems unfair to leave any books that I might have just enjoyed out. I love getting lost in a book for an hour or so a day to escape reality, no matter what book I am reading at the time.
One book that always comes to mind when I am asked about favourite books is Skellig by David Almond. This spiritual story follows Michael, a young boy who needs a little bit of hope for the sake of his family. Michael finds a haunting creature named Skellig in the garage behind his house who, like Michael, is not in the best situation. This tale is gripping because there is so much mystery surrounding who Skellig is, stemming from his many angel-like qualities.
When Harry Potter was eleven years old, I was also eleven years old. So you could say I grew up with Harry Potter. We may not have matched up in years by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but my childhood felt like it was coming to a close when I finished off the series. Any Harry Potter book is brilliant, but I hold the last instalment dear to my heart.The Reader by Bernhard Schlink is another all-time favourite of mine. This story really hinges on the importance of literacy and also the difficulties of post-war Germany. The relationship between Michael and Hanna is so unusual yet powerful that I consider it a true page turner!
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson is a very recent addition to my favourites and probably an obvious one too. All I know is I became a recluse for a few days because I was so smitten with Mikael Blomkvist.
Sarah Dessen was the epitome of my teenage years. I have read every single one of her books even though I have surpassed the “teenage” title. If I had to choose a book by her, Dreamland would take first prize. Dreamland is one of her earlier stories. Dessen depicts an abusive teenage relationship that keeps you reading while delivering an important message about self respect. It is a great book for any young female.
These titles are my ultimate five, but I could have given you an ultimate hundred, which could be spun into a book itself!You can keep up with Sarah on her blog, The Impossible Bookshelf.
We’d also love to hear from you! What do you think about these books? What are your top 5 titles?
