The Five Books I'll Never Part With

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My 5 Favorite Books

This lens contains lists of my five favorite books from different categories and from different times in my life.

I can honestly say that any book you find on this page comes highly recommended by me.

I suppose I should tell you that I love books and am an avid reader as well as a writer of both fiction and non-fiction.

Take a peek at my bookshelf and see if we share any common reading interests.

What Books Do You Have On Your Bookshelf?

5 favorites in many categories!

I was inspired to make this lens by that very question being posed to me by another lensmaker here at Squidoo.

As I started to make the lens, my intentions were to list my all time 5 favorite books but then I realized that I have so many favorites from so many different categories and times of my life that simple task would be impossible so I've categorized my 5 favorites from all of the different types of books I've enjoyed and am still enjoying today.

America's Top 10 Favorite Books

Top 10 American Favorite Books

According to Reuters.com The Bible is America's Favorite book.

Take a look at the entire list of America's top 10 favorite books.

Holy Bible, Giant Print Presentation Edition: King James Version

Holy Bible, Giant Print Presentation Edition: King James Version

It's great to have plenty of choices when a Bible that's more...2 points

The Lord of the Rings. 3 Vol. Set by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings. 3 Vol. Set by J.R.R. Tolkien

Three-volume paperback edition featuring cover art more...1 point

Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7 by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7 by J. K. Rowling

The Harry Potter Boxed Set 1-7 includes all seven more...1 point

The Da Vinci Code: Special Illustrated Edition: A Novel by Dan Brown

The Da Vinci Code: Special Illustrated Edition: A Novel by Dan Brown

One of the bestselling novels of all time, Dan Brown's more...1 point

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Harper Lee's classic novel of a lawyer in the Deep more...1 point

Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Ed. HC) by Ayn Rand

Atlas Shrugged (Centennial Ed. HC) by Ayn Rand

The year 2005 marks Ayn Rand's Centennial Year. The more...1 point

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Since his debut in 1951 as The Catcher in the Rye, more...1 point

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Margaret Mitchell's epic novel of love and war won more...0 points

The Stand: Expanded Edition: For the First Time Complete and Uncut (Signet) by Stephen King

The Stand: Expanded Edition: For the First Time Complete and Uncut (Signet) by Stephen King

It's the end of the world... as only Stephen king more...0 points

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Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating newweapon more...0 points

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My Top 5 Favorite Picture Books

Top 5 Childrens Picture Books

These are the picture books I remember best from my childhood and I got to enjoy them again when I read them to my own two boys.
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Top 5 Favorite Books from my Childhood

Top 5 Childrens Books

I can honestly tell you that these are the books that encouraged my love for reading.



I did love everything written by Judy Blume and Roald Dahl but since I've decided to post my favorites here, these are the ones I loved best.
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The Top 5 Books that Fascinate Me

Top 5 Books

I find these books fascinating. Don't you?

Most of these I've loved since childhood and still find them fascinating reads today.
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My 5 Favorite Stephen King Books

Top 5 Books by Stephen King

The first "grown-up" author that I discovered as a teen was Stephen King. I loved him then and I still love him now.



These are in no particular order and I can honestly say that I've enjoyed every Stephen King book that I've ever read. (I believe I've been through them all.)
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Top 5 Books by Anne Rice

My top 5 favorites by Anne Rice

The next author I discovered on my reading journey was Anne Rice. I happen to be a big fan of horror and I find vampires and witches sinfully sensuous to read about. Although I found her Mummy to be the best I've ever read.



Anne Rice's characters never disappoint me.
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Top 5 Terry Pratchett Books

My 5 Favorite Books by Terry Pratchett

My sillier side enjoys the works of Terry Pratchett. He provides me with my witches and monsters but his characters make me laugh out loud.



My absolute favorite Terry Pratchett character happens to be DEATH. He is just a hoot!



Again these are not displayed in any particular order and there are many more Terry Pratchett books that I love.
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My Top 5 Classic Favorite Books

Top 5 Classic Books

These 5 classics have a place of honor on my bookshelf.

I've read each of them several times over.
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Top 5 Books on Writing

Every Writer Has His or Her Favorites, These are Mine

These are the 5 books that you will always find on my desk while I'm writing. Some give me inspiration, some give me help when I need it.
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My Top 5 Favorite Cookbooks

5 of the BEST cookbooks

Along with reading and writing, I love to cook. Thes are my top 5 favorite cookbooks.
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My Top 5 Favorite Self Help Books

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The 5 Books I've Read Recently

These are the last 5 books I've completed and enjoyed.
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The Five Books I'll Never Part With Reader Feedback

What are your 5 favorite books of all time?

  • SRitchieable Apr 10, 2012 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    When I was growing up, one of my favourite books was "Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (Mark Twain), followed by "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (A.C Doyle) and "Three Musketeers" (A. Dumas). Thanks for sharing!
  • Deadicated Feb 5, 2012 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    Of course The Bible (that goes without saying); New York Blue Book, New York Landmarks, Sweet Sicily, New York 15 Walking Tours & Shibori are some of my favorite books. I really enjoyed your Lens.
  • thesuccess Feb 5, 2012 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    Happy to give you your 20th Like. A varied list.
  • Tipi Aug 30, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    I have some favorite poetry books, but I treasure my Amplified Bible. You have a wonder list of books here, many I have read, some I have not yet. Thanks for your recommendations Robin.
  • Shadrosky Jul 24, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
    Anything by James Ellroy is solid in my book
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Robin Svedi is a Community Organizer and the QuestMaster for Squidoo. You can keep up with her at rms on Squidoo. She's also the author of Eye Popping... more »

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