Thursday Journal Jar

Name a book you loved and why?

This question is not fair. I love to read. I admit that most of the books I have read recently have pictures, but still, I love to read. That is the one thing I miss about my pre-mommy years. I used to read for hours everyday. So, to ask me for one book that I love is just cruel because I love lots of books...and to get me thinking about it is cruel because it makes me wish I had time to read.

I could go with the obvious Mormon answer and say The Book of Mormon which honestly is the book I love the most. I know I love it because it is the only book that I still find time to read. Since "I love the Book of Mormon" goes without saying I will pick another book...or two..

I LOVE East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Steinbeck is my favorite author and I would like to be him when I grow up. He is so good at making his characters real. I love when you read a book and you actually feel real emotions.

I also LOVE A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I just think the main character, Francie, is so sweet and believable. This book totally takes you in and you feel like you are part of Francie's life.

Another one I LOVE is 1984 by George Orwell. This is another one that is so well written that it completely takes you in and even makes you a little paranoid. I love when you become part of what you are reading.

I also LOVE kids books. My favorite kids book is The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. I could not put it down when I was a kid and I still can't if I pick it up now. It is very cute and clever.

Alright that is enough for now. But I would also reccommend Angels and Demons by Dan Brown, Rebecca by Daphne DuMarier, The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan...Just be glad I am not by my bookshelf or this post would end up looking like a library catalog. Actually, this post has me thinking...does anyone want to start a bloggers book club?