Top Five
I’ve been trying to complete the GoodReads challenge for a couple of years now (I set a low goal and then reset it too high.) It has got me thinking though, about all the books I have read in my life, so far. There have been dozens, from The Mallory Towers series and The Sweet Valley High books that I used to read religiously when I was at school to now where I have read varied genres.
I have enjoyed many books (and there haven’t been many where I’ve not managed to get to the end,) and my top five will change on a regular basis. However, when I think about my top five at this moment, they are, in no particular order…
Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding
The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood
Where Rainbows End by Cecelia Ahern
Which books would make your top five?
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I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.
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Actually, I’m not sure about one. The Cecelia Ahearn one. It might be Where Rainbows End like yours Laura. I’m not sure…
There’s loads of books on these three lists I’ve not read. I’m going to have to add them to my TBR list!
I’m not sure about five, but I’ve got 4. I can’t figure out the final one:
The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
PS I Love You by Cecelia Ahearn
The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern
Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (and I hate myself for it)
I’ll get back to you on the 5th…
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliffe
Angelique by Sergeanne Golan
The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
Middlemarch by George Elliot
Have chosen a selection of books I’ve read over the years:
Persuasion by Jane Austen (my English ‘O’ level book)
Penmarric by Susan Howatch – actually read this when on holiday in Cornwall which added to the atmosphere.
The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling – a childhood Christmas present – loved it. Afraid I didn’t like what Disney turned it into.
Guenevere,The Knight of the Sacred Lake and The Child of the Holy Grail – OK this is a trilogy and three books but they read as one story. A completely different take on the Guenevere/Launcelot love affair – older woman/younger man and faithless husband (Arthur).