My All Time Favorite Novels

What's in a book?

Here, for your browsing pleasure, is a listing of my all time favorite novels, from Number Ten to Number One! I hope you enjoy looking over my list and checking out my favorites--they just may become yours, too!

10. A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Complete Wreck

For my first trick, I'd like to cram 13 books into one slot on my Top Ten list. That's because I don't think you can pull any one of these miserably depressing novels out of the set. It would be terribly confusing. I could say that I loved Book the Thirteenth, but that seems to me to be a cop-out--you simply have to read each one! So, I have to recommend The Complete Wreck or nothing at all. There you are. Enjoy the misery!

The Complete Wreck (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-13)

by: Lemony Snicket

Amazon Price: $94.50 (as of 07/13/2009)

9. The Horse and His Boy

Part of the The Chronicles of Narnia, The Horse and His Boy is one of my two favorite C.S. Lewis books. I love this enchanting tale of runaway slave and his talking horse. The adventure they share as they cross the Calormen Desert on their way to Narnia. I don't want to give it away, so let's just say that if you stopped reading the Narnia books at The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, you've really missed out!

The Horse and His Boy (Narnia)

by: C. S. Lewis

Amazon Price: $18.89 (as of 07/13/2009)

8. Sisterchicks Novels

Again, I can't pick just one! Well, if you came and twisted my arm, I'd probably say Sisterchicks Say Ooh La La. I love the Sisterchicks series of books! Each one is the story of two friends (or sisters) and their adventures, travels and the lessons they learn about God along the way. Fabulous stories! Want to know more? Check out my Sisterchicks lens below.

Sisterchicks in Gondolas...

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Sisterchicks in Sombreros...

Sisterchicks Do the Hula...

Sisterchicks on the Loose...

More About the Sisterchicks Series

Sisterchicks - Truly Fabulous Christian Novels

SISTERCHICK n.: a friend who shares the deepest wonders of your heart, loves you like a sister, and provides a reality check when you're being a brat. THE SISTERCHICK NOVELS n.: a wonderful collection of books about friendship, world travel and choc...

7. The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

Yes, I'm including a comic book in my Top Ten list! That's because Life & Times is no ordinary comic book. It's the whole back story of Scrooge McDuck, the world's richest duck. Don Rosa, a great Duck-lover, took the work of Carl Barks (the man who created the world that many of us came to know in the Ducktales cartoons) and built upon several little references and asides that Scrooge made throughout his life. For example, he turned one of Scrooge's passing statements, "in cattle wars of the old frontier" into the story "The Buckaroo of the Badlands." These stories are rich and compelling and totally worth a spot on my list... and yours!

The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

by: Don Rosa

Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)

The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Companion

by: Don Rosa

Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 07/13/2009)

6. Alice in Wonderland, The Annotated Alice

Ever since I was a little girl and I first read Alice I wanted to know what all the poems and mis-quoted rhymes were really all about. I've waited a long time to discover The Annotated Alice (one of my favorite birthday presents of all time!). And now I know... do you?

The Annotated Alice: The Definitive Edition

by: Lewis Carroll

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 07/13/2009)

5. The Man in the Brown Suit

Almost too obscure for Amazon! There are no new copies for sale. And that's a shame, because of all Agatha Christie books this one is my favorite. Maybe that's because it's so different! It doesn't follow a predictable path like a typical Agatha Christie mystery will. It's romantic and keeps you guessing until the end. A fabulous story! You've got to track this one down...

THE MAN IN THE BROWN SUIT

by: Agatha Christie

Amazon Price: (as of 07/13/2009)

4. Pride and Prejudice

If you liked that Keira Knightley mess, then you have to read the original. You'll discover just what dry wit is and you'll fall in love all over again with Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy. A book I can read again and again. In fact, I have!

Pride and Prejudice

by: Jane Austen

Amazon Price: $14.78 (as of 07/13/2009)

Speaking of P&P

Pride and Prejudice makes me think of A&E's classic version of the story and that make me think of my lens of my favorite shows...

My All Time Favorite Episodes of...

Welcome to my lens of my all-time favorite episodes of some of my all-time favorite shows. A bit of a Top Ten list of sorts... except I only have seven that I can come up with right now. These are shows that I love and episodes I could watch again an...

3. Harry Potter, especially The Deathly Hallows

At first I was a Potter-skeptic (being a Christian and listening to lots of people who had something negative to say about the books) but one movie trailer won me over. When I saw Hermine punch Draco Malfoy in the face... I laughed so hard, that was the end of that--a Potter-fan was born. I had to read up and find out what was going on! I found the books to be just as other-worldly as Lord of the Rings is, so the wizardery never bothered me. It's part of Harry's world and I loved reading Harry's story. Book 7 was so jam-packed, I'm calling it my favorite--the resolution of all mysteries and the end of the series. Fabulous work, J.K.! You tell a great story!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

by: J. K. Rowling

Amazon Price: $22.29 (as of 07/13/2009)

2. Anne of Green Gables

Ever since I first read this book I've loved it dearly. I'm not such a fan of all the books that come after it, though. This one is the gem for me. I can't wait to read this one to my daughter (some day soon now!). I know she'll love Anne Shirley as much as I do!

Anne of Green Gables (Children's Classics)

by: L.M. Montgomery

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

1. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

So, why is this listed as my all time favorite novel? Harry could have easily taken this spot (but that's a little to be expected, isn't it?). I love The Voyage of the Dawn Treader because it's such an exciting adventure book... and it involves sailing (I grew up loving to sail). The scene where they are drifting slowly on ever towards the sun--well, I think that effected me down deep inside and ever since, this has been one of my favorite books!

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 5, Full-Color Collector's Edition)

by: C. S. Lewis

Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Guestbook

Like my picks? Are they your favorites, too? Find something new? Let me know!

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henzy wrote...

very nice lens.

Posted April 13, 2009

Lensmaster

Mickie_G wrote...

I love Agatha Christie, too. I read here years ago and I need to reread some! I will definitely look for The man in the Brown Suit.

Great looking lens!

I am going to lensroll you on my Best Fiction Readers lens!

Posted August 13, 2008

Lensmaster

Margaret_McKinney wrote...

Wonderful list! I also have a lens about books, but there is no way I could limit the number. I applaud cheating by making 13 books count as one.
Margaret
http://www.squidoo.com/booksandmore4kids
Don't let the title fool you.

Posted April 01, 2008

My All Time Favorite Novels

What's in a book?

10. A Series of Unfortunate Events - The Complete Wreck

9. The Horse and His Boy

8. Sisterchicks Novels

More About the Sisterchicks Series

7. The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck

6. Alice in Wonderland, The Annotated Alice

5. The Man in the Brown Suit

4. Pride and Prejudice

Speaking of P&P

3. Harry Potter, especially The Deathly Hallows

2. Anne of Green Gables

1. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

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