It’s safe to say, I’m addicted to books. I may even have a
book problem, so as Thanksgiving draws ever closer, I’m thinking about things I’m
grateful for and books come to mind.
Thirteen Books I’m grateful for
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1
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The Bible
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I like the stories about
people, like me, who make mistakes, but count on God’s mercy, grace and help.
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2
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The Earthsea Cycle by
Ursula K. Le Guin
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My friend gave me these
books in college and I fell in love with Ged and the magic of Earthsea.
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3
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100 Cupboards by N. D.
Wilson
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The language, the story
and the characters pulled me in and I liked all the baseball games mentioned.
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4
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Redshirts by John Scatzi
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I grew up as a trekkie
and this book just might show what really happened behind the scenes of Star
Trek. Also, Wil Wheaton narrated the version I listened to, which made the
story even funnier.
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5
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The Sisters Brothers by
Patrick deWitt
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I’m not a huge Western
fan, but this read taught me that any genre can be humorous and fun.
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6
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Warm Bodies by Issac
Marion
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I liked the unlikely
blend of horror, humor and romance.
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7
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The Help by Kathryn
Stockett
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Aibileen’s wisdom and
kindness spoke to me.
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8
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The Patchwork Girl of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
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I read this book with my
grandmother.
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9
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David and Goliath:
Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
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This book gave me a lot
to think about.
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10
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Sisterhood of the Traveling
Pants by Ann Brashares
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I loved the friendship
between the girls/ women.
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11
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Lord of the Rings by J.
R. R. Tolkien
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This epic fantasy is so
complex, rich and noble.
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12
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The Curious Incident of
the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon
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This book helped me to
see things from an entirely new point of view.
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13
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The Worst-Case Scenario
Survival Handbook by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
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Ever wonder what a
person should do in a given situation? This book series has brief easy-to -read
answers.
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Since I read continually and my favorite read will almost
always be the book I’m in the middle of currently, this list will change. In
fact, I’m hoping that you will throw me some suggestions for additions.
What book or books are you grateful for? Why?
Please share.
Sources
http://www.amazon.com/