Top Ten Books I Really Love But Feel Like I Never Talk About!

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1) Chime by Franny Billingsley

I've think I may have mentioned this before as a favourite fairy tale story but I just loved this book. It's a little darker than I expected and there are some surprises along the way. 

2) The Princess Bride 

This is kind of a no-brainer for me. I love The Princess Bride so much. And yet I never talk about it! (Side note; I can quote the movie word for word the whole way through - which is an odd talent to have.)

3) Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn

I used to think I hated historical mysteries until I read this series. I love all of Deanna Raybourn's books but this series has a special place in my heart as it was one of my first of hers.

4) Red by Alison Cherry

This appealed to me as a red-head and the book was full of great characters and the plot was amazing. Thinking about it makes me desperately want to re-read it. 

5) Tainted Angel by Anne Cleeland

There is no way to know who to trust in this book which I absolutely loved. I can't remember the last time I questioned the true allegiance of everyone so often - including the main character. Who, by the way, was absolutely awesome.

6) The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets by Eva Rice

A friend recommended this to me once and I tried it not really expecting to like it since it's not my usual genre but I absolutely love it. It's nothing like you'd expect it to be from the blurb and the historical details were amazing. 

7) Madam, Will You Talk by Mary Stewart

Mary Stewarts books are always a hit with me, but this was the first of hers I read so I will always love it just a bit more! I never saw the twist coming (I may just be really dumb) and even on re-reading it never loses its charm.

8) I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella

Not the first Sophie Kinsella I ever read but this book made me laugh so much. I recently lent it to Ann and she loved it just as much.

9) Season of Storms by Susanna Kearsley

I can't remember the first Susanna Kearlsey book I read and I love all of her books so it was hard for me to pick just one. But this (and Sophia's Secret) seems to be the one I return to most often.

10) The Ordinary Princess by M.M. Kaye

My favourite childhood book. I'm pretty sure I've read this so often I could recite the story. It's fun and sweet and just a really great story with a main character who is so easy to love.



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