I know I mentioned earlier in the week that I would be taking this week off, and wouldn’t be posting anything new until next week…but, I just couldn’t help myself. This blog is about sharing amazing things with you all, and I just finished a fabulous, FABULOUS book that I couldn’t wait to tell you about. I’ve read some great books over the past six months and will be sharing all of them with you next month in my annual Wonderful Winter Reads post, but the book Wonder by R.J Palacio deserves a review post of its very own. I have noticed it floating around Goodreads over the past few weeks and put a copy on hold at the library. Then, on Christmas Day my mom gave a copy to me and all of my siblings. “This is required reading” she said. I figured it must be good. 🙂
Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a book about a sweet 10-year-old boy, August Pullman who has a very deformed face. His dear Mother has home schooled him in the past but feels it best for him to go to attend a regular school once he hits the 5th grade. The story of his ups and downs and interactions with classmates both kind and unkind is told through his eyes, and the eyes of those around him. He is a smart, endearing, tender soul that captivates the reader from the first few paragraphs. In short, it’s a story about kindness and amazing transformations. The author is brilliant and interjects many, many golden nuggets of wisdom throughout. I was reminded as I read it, that every single person can make a difference for good. Even the slightest act of kindness matters.
I loved this book, and have to agree with my mom. It definitely is “required reading”. At least for the people living under this roof of mine. 🙂
I would love to give away a copy of Wonder to 5 lucky readers. To enter the giveaway just leave me a comment telling me one of your favorite books. You may enter from today until next Thursday January 2nd. The 5 winners will be announced Friday January 3rd. Good luck! Hope you are enjoying a nice winter holiday!
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I’m currently reading Angels by Donald W Perry. I believe my favorite book is whichever one of which I’m in the middle! I’ll read Wonder next – guaranteed!
love The Saint (Simon Templar) series by Leslie Charteris!
Dear john by Nicholas sparks
My favorite book is The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.
MY FAVORITE—A Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall& Denver Moore.
Two of my favorite books are Giraffes Can’t Dance and Matilda.
Loving Frank is one of my favorite books. As much as I read,it’s hard to pinpoint just one, but when I read Loving Frank, I was so shocked by the ending, then looked him up on the internet and learned that the book is somewhat historical fiction and the ending was a fact, I was blown away. Interesting reading!
I don’t think I can pinpoint a favorite, but I loved the Hunger Games.
Loving the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. 🙂 Stay warm & cozy!!!!
I love Diary of Anne frank
I am a school teacher and I read a lot of children’s books. I’m currently reading the fourth book in the Percy Jackson series. My favorite Children’s books are the Shadow Children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix. My favorite adult book is They Poured Fire on us From the Sky Book by Alephonsion Deng. The Shadow Children series is a dystopia, about a boy who lives in hiding because the government says families may have only one child. The series takes you through his adventures in become free. They Poured Fire on us From the Sky is a biography from four of the list boys of Africa. It’s very eye opening to the turmoil that has and is going on.
Another of my favorites is My Sister’s Keeper. It is awesome and if you haven’t read it, you should. I have so MANY favorites!!
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I love too many books, but one of my favorites was The Help.
I absolutely love Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. I think it is a must read.
I love many books but Room by Emma Donoghue stands out.
I love anything from Nicholas Sparks. Also The Help was so good.
My favorite book so far was The Dragon Slippers.
These is My Words.
Right now my favorite book is Proof of Heaven.
I like to to read all different genres of books! I don’t think I could ever pick a “favorite” because I love so many. One of the books that had stood or over the years is To Kill a Mockingbird. I would have to say that my favorite author is Dean Koontz!
Loved “The Help” by Nicholas Sparks
Loved The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister.
One of my favorite books is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, and all the rest of Andrew Peterson’s books! Your kids would probably love them, Jamie! Our whole family reads them together.
My favorite book of all time is Pride and Prejudice.
I too have lots of favs…I really liked Unbroken and Defending Jacob. Happy reading!
I’ve heard wonderful things about this book!! One of my favorite books is The Hiding Place.
My all-time favorite book is “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott.
The Harry Potter series is still my favorite child read!
I have to agree with most of he comments here, its hard picking out just one. For now…I would say The Game of Thrones series is my favorite.
Right now I’m reading the Highlander series (on book 7 Spell of the Highlander) by Karen Marie Moning, but with my 8 year old we are reading The Doll Series (on book 2, The Meanest Doll in the World), by Ann M Martin & Laura Godwin.
I think my all time favorite is To kill a mockingbird.
I so want to win this book. I have a daughter with a cranio facial birth defect. My favorite book is Charly.
I just finished reading The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to my 9 year old. That is a must read!
Birdbaths and Paper Cranes by Sharon Randall
I loved The Hiding Place.
I loved the Elephant Girl.
Hard to choose a favorite, but I loved The Help because it not only captured my interest as a story, but made me think more deeply.
I know it’s sappy, but I love Nicholas Sparks…
I love reading books by Sarah M. Eden and Julianne Donaldson. Just finished Blackmoore and Drops of Gold…wonderful “take me away” reads.
One of my all time favorite books – “The Dark Nights of the Soul” by Thomas Moore. If anyone is going through a difficult time, this read is certainly healing for the soul. I have so many post-it-flags and highlights in this book it’s become a dear friend.
There are too many to choose.
My favorite is The Promise by Danielle Steel,love all of her books!
I don’t have a favorite book right now, but a Wonder is my 9yr old daughter’s favorite book. They read it as a class in school and if I win, she’ll be ecstatic to have a copy of her own!
If you are a reader, “The Count of Monte Cristo” is a must-read! It’s a classic and nothing compares to its intricacy and story development! I also loved “The Light Between Oceans.” I could go on and on! I would love a copy of this book as I love to read books that come with good recommendations!
My favorite book is The Help- I have read and reread that book countless times!
Stellar work there evoenrye. I’ll keep on reading.
One of my favorite books is by THE QUILTMAKER’S GIFT by Jeff Brumbeau. It should be required reading for everyone as it about giving; the start of philanthropy! He also wrote a sequel: The Quiltmaker’s Journey.
Like many others, my favorite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird”
I am currently reading the Book Thief.