Top 10

Let me just say, that I love reading but I hate crappy books. One of the worst feelings in the world, if you asked me, is when a book ends terribly. These next ten books are my all time favorites, and I promise, they don't end crappy.

#1. Perks of Being a Wallflower. Every teenager should read this book. Whether they are 13 or 19, it will change your life. This is the journal of Charlie who is a struggling Freshman in high school who has never fit in. Then he meets Sam and Patrick and he begins to live again.

#2. Crazy Love by Francis Chan. I honestly can not say enough good things about this book. This is the Introduction to the book. The book isn't long but I promise, it will change the way you view christianity.

#3. A Walk to Remember. I love good, cheesy love stories. This story has an amazing ending and it is way better than the movie. Unlike the movie, the book ends with, "And then there was hope." So if you haven't seen the movie, read the book first.

#4. Peter Pan. Whether it is the chapter book or the children's story, read it. No matter if you are 5 years old or 90, it is a classic reminder that you never have to grown up. Even as adults, we can still be able to be a kid because once you grow up, you can never go back.

#5. 50 Shades of Grey. Most people either love it or hate it. If you do read it, be ready to read the whole trilogy.

#6. Safe Haven. If you want a book that will leave you smiling from ear to ear at the end, this is the book I suggest. I have never been so invested in a story before. I love reading love stories that involve children, and this one does. This book has also been made into a movie but I suggest you read the book before you see the movie. (FYI Safe Haven does an amazing job following the book.)

#7. Jesus Freak. This is a book filled with short stories about real life martyrs. This book made me laugh and cry. Where some of the stories make you go, "awwww," others will feel so real that it will take your breath away.

#8. Close Encounters. I read this book for an Interpersonal Relationships class. I can't say enough good things about this book. It made me re-evaluate all my relationships. It made me realize why I treat my parents the way I do, and vise versa. I also learned how to work through problems in relationships with out causing a blow-out. If there is one book that saved my relationships, it was this one.

#9. The Bible. Read it cover to cover and over again. Just like Psalm 119:105 says, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway."

#10. Water For Elephants. I have not finished this book yet. I am only about 1/3rd the way through but I can already tell that it is going to be one of my favorites. I know that this book is filled with heartache and I'm prepared. This book has hit home in a lot of ways. With parents who worked on a circus, I recognize a lot of similar things with their experience and the book.

These are only 10 of my favorites but there are hundreds of good books out there so I would love to hear what your favorite books are! Whether they are children's books, devotional books, or just love stories, I'd love to read your favorite books!