My Top 10 books

Here is a list (not in a specific order) of 10 books that influenced me. Many I read in middle and high school. 

1. Ring of Endless Light by Madeleine L'Engle

2. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

3. Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

4. Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

5. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

6. The Bingo Palace by Louise Erdrich

7. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

8. Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

9. Harry Potter series by JK Rowling

10. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Most Influential Books

Maybe you've seen your friends on Facebook posting their top 10 books. The ones that most influenced them. It turns out that the majority of books people include on their lists are YA books. The books you read in middle and high school make a lasting impression and can influence your beliefs and views of the world. So try a new genre, don't forget the classics, recommend books to friends and read a lot. You never know which book will be the one that inspires you! 

Have a list of top 10 books? Share it with me!

http://m.motherjones.com/mixed-media/2014/09/people-like-to-sleep-with-people-who-were-affected-by-great-books

Need an idea for a read aloud?

I love a good list of books and this one is great! This list is 38 books to read aloud with your kids. Some are picture books, some novels, some old, some new. All excellent! 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/books-for-kids