WHAT'S A GOOD BOOK TO READ?
The answer to this question is subjective. But wait, this is my blog so I feel obligated to give you my opinion.
My top three favorite books have been :
- Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor
- The Nightstalker by Philip Carlo
- The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
I bet it's hard for you to fully target my reading style, isn't it? One is a childhood classic that toys with your imagination, one is a violently true crime novel that created a notable plague of fear and the last is a historical fiction novel that channels power, competition and romance. I'm not here to intrigue you, not in this blog at least - so I will tell you exactly what my favorite reading style is. I love thrillers, horror and mystery. That love has even generated my own personal novella, "Jaded".
Are you getting where I am heading? A good book is one that is able to cross genres. The best books are able to grasp readers that are cemented in another and not only break into their market but remain there.
I will share with you how each book was able to capture me:
- As I've aged since reading Afternoon of the Elves as a kid, I often times forget the name of the book. I always search for it using the terms " the book about the little girl with elves in her backyard." You see, the world that the author created, made me want to be part of that world. I've often times re-read the book to see if the questions I had about the characters would be answered once I was older with a better understanding. I was alarmed to find that my perspective of the situation in the book changed completely and yes some answers were although I will probably always wonder "Were the Elves Real?". I ultimately loved this classic because it made me think, search for the author to see if she released any hints about the outcome and I enjoy revisiting it.
- The Nightstalker had me checking my windows although this serial killer was serving a life sentence. The author was very detailed and descriptive. I was able to see and feel everything. The magic in this tragedy was the author's ability to make you feel like you were actually at the scenes although you certainly didn't want to be.
- Last but not least, The Other Boleyn made history fun to learn. I was able to see that the Queens and Kings suffer from jealousy, power struggles and insecurity just like we all do. Even though we may never know the exact paths of our past, it's much appreciated when someone takes the time to do enough research that they are able to show us what most likely went on.
Now, tell me what are your favorite book.