This isn’t
the easiest thing to do because I think most of what we read influences us in
one way or another. As readers we adopt some things as our
own while rejecting the rest. I’ll start with young adult books and move to
adult stuff.
1.Black
Beauty. I believe my love of animals and dislike of cruelty started developing
after reading this book. It's really a heartbreaker.
2.Little
Woman. Even in the modern world, there are lots of truths about family, a life worth living, and
being true to yourself.
3.The Trixie
Belden Series. Trixie was a perfect heroine. The first books were written in
the late 1940’s, but Trixie held her own against the boys and always saved the
day. I really wanted to be Trixie.
4.The
Sherwood Ring. This was perfect for me because it combined so many things that
I liked. What were they? Ghosts, romance, and history. In fact I have a Jan. 28 release called Fortuna, and it has all of those elements.
5.A Wrinkle
in Time. I like science fiction which might have started with this book.
6.The Bronze
Horseman. A novel set in Russia during World War II. I found it absolutely
compelling. At the end of the first book I swore I'd never read anything else by this author because I hated the ending. Then I found there was a sequel and had to eat my words.
7.Leaving
Cheyenne. This is by Larry McMurtry who is one of my favorite authors. It covers the lives of three special people.
8.Salem’s
Lot. My first introduction to horror. It scared me so bad. I don’t read scary
stuff now.
9.The Flame
and the Flower. My first introduction to romance novels, except for Harlequins.
10.Aimee,
Come Home. Again, this novel merged history with romance and ghosts. I do love
that combination.
What about you? What are some books that have influenced you?
I love that list. I loved Black Beauty...I can't believe I forgot about that book! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love that list. I loved Black Beauty...I can't believe I forgot about that book! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was great too. I felt so sorry for those poor animals.
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