HAPPY FRIDAY! I’ve seen this tag floating around, in particular spotted it on Kristin Kraves Books and Pages and Pugs! If you have a moment, please check out their posts as well!!!
Since being on mat leave, I have to been able to reignite my passion for reading. There have been a few years since graduating Uni, that I just didn’t read at all. (Which is so so sad!) So now that I’m back into full swing of it, I wanted to take a walk down memory lane and look back at the books that stuck with me through it all…
No. 1: The First Book You Ever Read (or was read to you)
I believe the first full book I read on my own was Awake and Dreaming by Kit Pearson. My school was having a Scholastic Book Fair and I was so excited to buy it. I remember the cover being so glossy and it smelt so new. I loved this story despite it being about a fairly depressing topic. I can remember the description of mattress on the floor she slept on being my strongest memory.
No. 2: The First Book You Ever Bought with Your Own Money
In my early to mid teens, I was a huge Meg Cabot fan. Although I wasn’t a fan of Princess Diaries, I loved a majority of her series. I think the first book I bought with my own money was All-American Girl by Meg Cabot.
No. 3: A Book You Stayed Up All Night Reading
I don’t think I have ever stayed up for a book, but books I read super quickly and spent every moment devouring was the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris, or more popularly know as the True Blood books. This was before the debut of True Blood & big Twilight craze, and I loved these books. There were 8 out at the time and I blew threw them quick. I may have been a bit younger than the content was geared too, but I loved every moment.
No. 4: What Book or Series Will You Never Forget
Like I said, Meg Cabot will forever be a big part of my childhood. I can’t wait to share this series (1-800-WHERE-R-U by Meg Cabot) with my daughter when she’s 15/16 because I thought Jess Mastriani was my spirit animal. I will forever have a place for in my heart for this butt-kicking, motorcycle obsessed, crime-fighting 16-year old psychic.
No. 5: A Book You Frequently Think About
There are two books I think about fondly, actually I might want to reread them again soon… First one is The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks and Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. The Guardian was such a surprise, my mom bought it for herself at a second hand sale and it just sat on the shelf. When I noticed who the author was, I picked it up and read it. It was such a good mix of feels and suspense, with of course an awesome happy ending. Memoirs of Geshia was just one of those books I think everyone needs to read in their lifetime, just a rich story overall.
No. 6: A Scene that has Haunted You for Years After Reading It
Yeah, I hope I don’t need to explain which scene is the most haunting, cause it was so raw, that I still can’t believe I read it. In fact, there were a few scenes in this one that burn you. It’s an amazing series, The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, but that scene will haunt me forever…
No. 7: An Unforgettable Character
Maybe because ACOTAR is fairly fresh in my brain, Rhysland from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, will forever be remembered. He became so much more than I expected and he represented everything good in Feyre’s world. He’s ferociously loyal and incredibly kind. Yeah, he’s awesome.
Runner up is probably Lisbeth Salander, from Girl with a Dragon Tattoo. She does not give an effffff. She was a crazy punk rock hacker girl, before they were even a thing.
No. 8: A Book That Changed Your Opinion About Something
I think every girl growing up in the early 2000’s read Twilight. I wanted to read everything from Stephanie Meyer, including her science fiction book, The Host. It introduced me to this wonderful world, and I haven’t looked back since…
No. 9: Share Another Random Bookish Memory
First book to make me ugly tears was A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. The ending of this book, like even now as I think back…I’m getting choked up…gosh dammit Nicholas, you amazing human being you. If you haven’t read any of his books, I highly recommend him as an author especially if you want an easy Sunday book.
This was such a fun tag, and I tag all of you to join as well! Let’s all re-live our Bookish memories!!
Hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend if you’re in Canada! & If you’re watching the royal wedding tomorrow, can’t wait!!
Happy Reading!
Great post! I don’t know If I can remember all my firsts. I started reading when I was super young. haha. Totally agree about Girl with the Dragon Tattoo!!
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You just brought back so many memories of the 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU series! I loved those books when I was younger!
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Yessss! Me too! Did you read the mediator series too?
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I don’t think so! Should I add it to my TBR?
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I enjoyed it at the same time as this series, I’m not sure if I’d read it now that I’m older BUT she released new books in that series that are Adult so I’m thinking of picking it up again. I would recommend the Heather Wells series also by Meg Cabot over that one if you like funny crime mystery’s (with romance of course).
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Oh okay, good to know! Thanks for the recommendation!
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Meg Cabot! I was so into the Princess Diaries series!
Rhys is such a good pick for this one, my opinion of him changed so much from the first book!
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Yeah it was one of those 360 changes, like I wrote him off in the beginning falling for Maas’ bait and switch.
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exactly, me too!
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The first book I remember buying was a Meg Cabot book as well! And I love Rhys!!
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Woo woo!
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Loved All American Girl! My first book I bought though were The Box Car Children books, Baby Sitters club and the Little Sister books…and then horse books.
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Oh the Babysitter Club! I wonder if they kept those going at all…
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I don’t know, they had so many. Haha!
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I’m still scarred by Girl with a Dragon Tattoo as well!!!
I love the Host! It’s so under appreciated. Great choices all around, Maddie!
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I think everyone is after reading that one!
I know right? I thought it was way better than Twilight (although the bar was low) but it’s under appreciated for sure!
Thank you for stopping by!
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Thought I’d join the tag, but realized I can’t remember any of my firsts…. I started reading at a way too early age! Also, I don’t know which part in The Girl With a Dragon Tattoo you’re talking about…. guess it’s been too many years since I’ve read it. Oh well, guess I’ve gotta reread it *my TBR list screams in agony*
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To be honest there are multiple scenes but I’m not sure if you remember the horrifying encounter with her parole officier. Followed by her revenge on him, pretty scarring indeed. I think this post took the longest time to write but it was a lot of fun.
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Ooh, I actually can’t recall that! Add that to the reasons to reread the amazing series…
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For sure!! Any reason is a good reason!
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A Walk to Remember made me cry so much. I actually read it after the movie and I knew it was coming, but still I cried.
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Right, when it clicked in my brain why it was called a walk to remember. Literally all the tears.
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Ugh The Walk to Remember got me choked up too! I cried watching the movie, but when I read the book, it’s even sadder and I cried harder!
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Uggh thinking about it now has my eyes tingle.
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