Top 10 Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in 2010. It’s a fun way for bloggers all over the Internet to connect and post the things they love about books. This week I am dedicating my post to the books and authors I am thankful to have in my life. 1. The Harry Potter Series (of course!) Thank you for spurring my love of reading and showing me what true friendships should be. 2. George Orwell Thank you for writing stories that matter and reminding people that words can pack a powerful punch. 3. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Thank you for showing me that a little crazy can…
Top 5 Wednesday: Mental Health/Illness
This weeks Top 5 Wednesday has me talking about my favorite books that cover the issue of wellness, including body and mind. Let’s get started! 1. If I Stay — Gayle Forman This book is about a girl who is in a coma after a car accident that killed her parents. She can choose to rejoin the world where her boyfriend is, or end her life and go somewhere else, somewhere where her parents are. I really loved this book because it shows the reader something we can only imagine — life for a coma patient. We hope they can hear us, but we really don’t know. It’s a sad…
