Favorite Books of All Time

In no particular order:

1) The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini- The storytelling was so enticing and I found that I didn't want to put the book down until I was finished. Also, the subject matter was a little morose, which is the type of book I tend to be drawn towards.

2) Night by Elie Wiesel- I have always liked to read memoirs, and especially those from the Holocaust because I've always had an interest in the study of the Holocaust since my exposure to it in Hebrew School.

3) My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult- I read the book before the movie was produced and loved it. Once again the story was more of a tragedy and that is the type of subject matter I am most drawn towards. Also, the storytelling was very compelling and I felt a connection with the main character. I also went to see the movie so that I could compare the two, and the book was much better.

4) Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger- This was by far my favorite book I have ever read from school. I really enjoyed the style of writing Salinger used. I liked that the book was easy to follow, but at the same time, there were a lot of deeper meanings we were able to explore in class which made me love the book even more.

5) Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger- After reading Catcher in the Rye and A Perfect Day For Bananafish, I realized that I really enjoyed Salinger and his works and wanted to read more. The organization of this novel was unlike any I had read before but I ended up enjoying it and being able to see a certain situation from multiple points of view.

6) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain- I began reading this novel not expecting much, but as I got farther into it, I really enjoyed the plot as well as the relationship between Jim and Huck. This book also peeked my interest in the study of race and racial inequality.

7) Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya- This novel really exposed me to life in India and how difficult it really is for women. I tend to enjoy books that explore adversities and I thought the story in this novel was well told and informative.

8) A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah- This was another memoir that I really enjoyed. It provided me with a real account of the situation in Africa. I really enjoy memoirs where the author has overcome great challenges and is better because of them. For me, memoirs like these really make me appreciate the things in my life an puts everything into perspective for me.