SOL 22: 5 Books Everyone Should Read.

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A confession.  (Glances around furtively...)  I didn't know what to write about today.  I went to Pinterest and typed in "Blogging Prompts" to get me started.

And there, on a graphic for March 22nd, was a topic I think we can all related to.  (See title.)

Michelle blogged here on what books have changed her.   That was inspired by a Nerdy Book Club link written this weekend.  

So without further delay, here's a list from me.  A little bit of Reading Touchstone inspiration and a little bit of straight up Sassy Girl's opinion on books that have stayed with me.  (And a nudge from Pinterest this morning...just keeping it real folks.)

I love the patience in this story.  Friendship takes patience doesn't it?  I also love seeing the imagination that comes out in kids after they hear this story.  

The Midwestern Girl in me couldn't stop thinking about this book.  It's a book that I have a copy of, but I won't share it with you.  I'll recommend you get your own.  In only the way a girl from Omaha can do, Rainbow Rowell nailed this Midwestern story.  I could visualize my Grandma's neighborhood as I read it, and the interstate system through Des Moines. 

I mean, it's so hopeful and funny.  I do have several copies of this one too.  My heart sang when I realized my 11 year old snatched one of my copies to keep in his collection.

In my next life, I'm a chef.  Who writes a lot.  And teaches first grade.  Hamilton makes me believe that this could be possible with the right amount of grit.  

This is an unintended read for me.  But the more I read it, the more I really like it, and may have to get a copy to pass around.  It's just so honest.  

So, there we have it.  A list of 5 books I think everyone should read.  

What's on your list?  

Have a good Tuesday!

Joy!
Kendra