My History as a Reader

  • The Foot Book, Dr. Seuss

    The Foot Book, Dr. Seuss
    This was the first book I read independently. It is a happy book to me because of the pride I feel for it.
  • Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, J.K Rowling

    Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix, J.K Rowling
    This book brings up a memory of the book fair at school when I was in elementary. My brother whom is two and half years older than me was really into this series. I enjoy the movies and look forward to reading the series this year.
  • Dear America Book Series

    Dear America Book Series
    When I think of what I liked to read in mid to late elementary I'm filled with the memory of pulling these from the library book shelfs every week.
  • Twilight, Stephenie Meyer

    Twilight, Stephenie Meyer
    This is the only book in the series I have read. I really liked it. I read it at the time it became really popular in my middle school. I look forward to rereading it this year and starting on the rest of the series.
  • To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee

    To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee
    One of the books I had to read in school, I don't remember too much of it. I have a neutral feeling towards it, but will be putting it on my TBR list.
  • Horns, Joe Hill

    Horns, Joe Hill
    I would read this book on my breaks at work, leaving it on the table where I sat. I remember being only a few chapters away from finishing it when someone stole it. Good book, bad person.
  • The Fault in Our Stars, John Green

    The Fault in Our Stars, John Green
    This book is a sad memory for me. Not just the story, but at the time of reading I was in an abusive, toxic relationship with the father of my oldest two children. I own the book still, but will probably never read it again.
  • Looking for Alaska, John Green

    Looking for Alaska, John Green
    I really enjoyed this book. I was excited when it became a show series.
  • Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro & Cornelia Funke

    Pan's Labyrinth, Guillermo del Toro & Cornelia Funke
    This is a book based off of a film, my favorite film of all time. I love this book. I read it every couple of months.
  • I Love You Just the Way You Are, Rosie Greening

    I Love You Just the Way You Are, Rosie Greening
    I bought this book at a book fair with my oldest child and it was a book she would have me read to her every night for weeks. I love the memories this book brings, along with the message.
  • Crimson Peak, Nancy Holder

    Crimson Peak, Nancy Holder
    This is the novelization of a film by Guillermo del Toro and Matthew Robbins. I enjoyed the movie, and I enjoyed the book just the same.
  • A Child Called It, Dave Pelzer

    A Child Called It, Dave Pelzer
    This books gives me a negative emotion due to the fact that it was a book my mother had me order for her while she was in jail at the height of her addiction.
  • It Looks Like This, Rafi Mittlefehldt

    It Looks Like This, Rafi Mittlefehldt
    This book kept my interested, I liked it. Quick read
  • The Strain, Guillermo del Toro & Chuck Hogan

    The Strain, Guillermo del Toro & Chuck Hogan
    The first of a series that I plan to finish this year. I really enjoyed the first book
  • The Good Egg, Jory John & Pete Oswald

    The Good Egg, Jory John & Pete Oswald
    I got this book at the book fair with my oldest son, it was my favorite book to read to him because of the message of it.
  • Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer

    Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Meyer
    This is the first book my mother had me order for her when she started on her road to recovery. It is a sign of positivity for me. She is now two years sober and counting.
  • Trollhunters, Guillermo del Toro & David Kraus

    Trollhunters, Guillermo del Toro & David Kraus
    This book gives me a warm feeling as it was one of the books I would sit down and read to my youngest child while he nursed before bedtime.
  • I Am Malala, Malala Yousafzai

    I Am Malala, Malala Yousafzai
    I read this book for a course in my first semester. It was very informative and I liked it.
  • You Series, Caroline Kepnes

    You Series, Caroline Kepnes
    Most recent series I have read. I really enjoyed them, kept me reading.
  • The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro & David Kraus

    The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro & David Kraus
    This is the book that I am currently read. It is another novelization of a movie I really enjoy.