Q: Define what characteristics your favorite books share. Do they all have a kickass heroine or is the hot love interest the Alpha Male?
My favorite books all:
1) Were written in a way that absolutely drew me in. When I first read Gone With the Wind (I was in middle school), the story and the writing enthralled me. I could not put the book down which absolutely shocked me (and my friends) since it was by far the longest book I had tackled at the time.
2) Have a timeless story that can transcend time. I have read and watched many re-interpretations of Pride and Prejudice and while nothing trumps the original--they always draw me back to Elizabeth and Darcy's story!
3) Have characters that stay with me long after the last page. Aria and Percy both intrigued me--and I cannot wait to have another installment so I can read more.
What prompts you to claim a book as one of your favorites?
I love Pride and Prejudice! Great answer! Reading to Penguins
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Hopping through. Great idea of a timeless tale. It's nice when books never get old.
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Good answer! I must admit, I have neither watched nor read Gone With the Wind (oops) but I understand what you mean. AND I'm right there with you in regards to Pride & Prejudice!!!
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@TheReadingPenguin Darcy is one of my literary crushes!
ReplyDelete@Jessi It was. I really loved it!
@Alison I love the timeless ones.
@WildIrishRose33 Oh my goodness--I cannot believe you have never met Rhett Butler. He is another of my literary crushes. :)
Under the Never Sky is a book I want to read for my personal "March of Dystopians" challenge in March(duh--lol). A friend of mine LOVED it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not big on dystopians, so I'm kind of forcing myself into the world.
A good Contemporary with a hot lead guy and a girl who is strong minded always helps! :)
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Under the never sky sounds awesome I really need to read it! thanks for sharing.
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DeleteCharacters that stay with you. So true! The best books always stay with me. (Oh, and the most horrible, too.. *grin*)
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Patricia
Some really good points! I loved Under The Never Sky and I agree that characters who stay with you are super effective, I love books like that. Wonderful post. :)
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I agree! Characters that stay with you even after you are done reading is a definite yes!
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I need to read Under the Never Sky!
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@Shanise I have a good friend who is not a big fan of dystopian. She does not see the appeal--and even though I love them I cannot explain it to even her. :)
ReplyDelete@Melliane I loved Under the Never Sky!
@Patricia I agree sometimes the stories that stick with me the longest stick with me for the wrong reason.
@Stepping Out of the Page Books that stay with you are so much fun to read!
@Lu Oh the characters that stick with me seem like old friends!
I really like your answer about this quistion!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like your choice of favorite books.
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ReplyDeleteKick ass heroines for me, all the way!
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@Lady I do love the kiss ass heroines too! I am reading Kitty and the Midnight Hour right now and I think I love her!
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