This week’s edition of Shanah’s Top 5 Tuesday is being brought to you by the number 5 and the letters F, G, H, I, and J. And since I missed doing A through E last week, this post is actually going to cover A all the way through J! Enjoy!
A – The Art of Racing in the Rain
By the way, if you haven’t seen the trailer for the upcoming movie based on this novel, take the time and do it right. now.
B – Bag of Bones
Whenever I read something from a King (even if that King is a Hill) I don’t feel like I”m going to be that into it, but I end up falling head over heels into the story. This one was no exception.
C – Choke
This is the book that brought me out of a reading slump that lasted years and inspired me to write a book that had been marinating in my head for 5 years.
D – The Dream Thieves
Yup.
E – Ex-Heroes
This book is one of the best examples of pure fun I’ve ever read. If you like either zombies or superheroes, this has both.
F – Foundryside
I think the story was good, but it’s heavily overshadowed by the incredible characters, magic system, and world-building of Foundryside.
G – Godsgrave
Toughest letter so far. Gemina, The Graveyard Book, Game of Thrones, Golden Son… I could have picked one out of a hat and been okay with it.
H – Hex
This book haunted me the whole time I was reading it, and for weeks afterwards.
I – I Am Legend
If you’ve seen the movie, you HAVE to read the book. It’s not just better than the movie (what book isn’t?) It’s required. The book’s ending is so amazing and satisfying and the movie went a completely different and poopy direction.
J – Jennifer Government
Well, apparently this is the only book I’ve read that starts with J. It is a fun book, though. Super interesting—and terrifyingly possible—world building.
I had no idea that I am Legend was a book! I need to find this.
It’s actually a short story, so most versions of the book are a collection of stories, with I Am Legend taking up the first half of the book. Absolutely worth picking up.
Done deal! I will keep my eyes out for this one!
Oh I really need to go and read foundryside ASAP!
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I need to read more Robert Jackson Bennett. Foundryside was the first of his I read, and while reading it, I ended up buying a trilogy of his, without knowing it was the same author. (the name sounded familiar, but my brain just wasn’t connecting 2 and 2.) Everything else he’s written sound right up my alley, now I just need to actually find time to read them all. lol
Yes everything of his sounds really interesting! So far I haven’t read any.. But I keep hearing great things!
I had a hard time with J which surprised me. I think I only had 1 or 2.
My “H” was your “G” haha I had too many great books to choose from! Great list 😀
OMG Joe!!! You just made my day with that trailer! I so loved that book! Is it out already or will it be this August in the US?
August. I’m REALLY looking forward to it
The Dream Thieves!! What an amazing book. (You know how I feel about Godsgrave!!)