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Today's Top Ten is books I would like in my personal library.
Hmmmmm. This is an interesting category. I do tend to buy books that I really, really like. If it is something that was at least a 4 1/2 to 5 level for me - I usually buy it. And right now I am buying a book that takes place in every country in the world to make a book shelf of those. So that it taking up some significant funds.
So I am going to spin this just a bit. I am going to go with "Fancy" copies of books that I would like to have in my library. I am starting a collection of leather bounds, and those I am picking and chosing on a slow bases so I can get high quality books for the permanent shelf.
1) Edgar Allan Poe Collected Works:
Look at this beauty. I am a big Poe fan, and I am looking forward to having this one on my shelf. I own a few leather bounds of short stories/poems of other authors, and this one will go very nicely with those.
2) Moby Dick
I read this story quite a bit ago, but I really want the leather bound classics for the permanent shelf. I am hoping a pretty book will make my kids want to read it. Yes? Probably not
3) The Phantom Of The Opera
Great book and even greater musical on broadway. This is a definitely for the shelf
4) The Wizard of Oz
I have read all the novels wtih my son a few years ago, and we really enjoyed the story. It is so much more in depth than you realize, so if you have not read it - you should.
5) Les Miserables
There is no doubt this is an incredible classic. Unbearably sad? YES. And not my favorite musical on Broadway. (so depressing. Ridiculously so). But I do want the story on my shelf.
6) Jurassic Park
An extremely talented author and an incredible story. Looking forward to this one being up on the shelf.
7) To Kill A Mockingbird
I have read this book many times over the years, but have never owned even the paperback copy. When I saw this beautiful leather bound hard back? I put it on the list of must haves.
8) Gray's Anatomy
Okay - I know this is a weird one, but look at this gorgeous book. I am a nurse and this one is a must have for the shelf. Even if I am the only one who ever dares to open it
9) The Devine Comedy
I am putting this one on the list even though I have yet to read the whole thing. this book is an incredibly hard read in my opinion. So I put it down and am saving it for later. I did buy a cliffs notes book to go along with the read, and I think a beautiful leather version might push me to finish it.
10) Little Women
I love this story. And again - it is one I have never owned, but read. I think a leather bound is exactly what the shelf calls for.
So that is my list! What would you put on yours?
Today's Top Ten is books I would like in my personal library.
Hmmmmm. This is an interesting category. I do tend to buy books that I really, really like. If it is something that was at least a 4 1/2 to 5 level for me - I usually buy it. And right now I am buying a book that takes place in every country in the world to make a book shelf of those. So that it taking up some significant funds.
So I am going to spin this just a bit. I am going to go with "Fancy" copies of books that I would like to have in my library. I am starting a collection of leather bounds, and those I am picking and chosing on a slow bases so I can get high quality books for the permanent shelf.
1) Edgar Allan Poe Collected Works:
Look at this beauty. I am a big Poe fan, and I am looking forward to having this one on my shelf. I own a few leather bounds of short stories/poems of other authors, and this one will go very nicely with those.
2) Moby Dick
I read this story quite a bit ago, but I really want the leather bound classics for the permanent shelf. I am hoping a pretty book will make my kids want to read it. Yes? Probably not
3) The Phantom Of The Opera
Great book and even greater musical on broadway. This is a definitely for the shelf
4) The Wizard of Oz
I have read all the novels wtih my son a few years ago, and we really enjoyed the story. It is so much more in depth than you realize, so if you have not read it - you should.
5) Les Miserables
There is no doubt this is an incredible classic. Unbearably sad? YES. And not my favorite musical on Broadway. (so depressing. Ridiculously so). But I do want the story on my shelf.
6) Jurassic Park
An extremely talented author and an incredible story. Looking forward to this one being up on the shelf.
7) To Kill A Mockingbird
I have read this book many times over the years, but have never owned even the paperback copy. When I saw this beautiful leather bound hard back? I put it on the list of must haves.
8) Gray's Anatomy
Okay - I know this is a weird one, but look at this gorgeous book. I am a nurse and this one is a must have for the shelf. Even if I am the only one who ever dares to open it
9) The Devine Comedy
I am putting this one on the list even though I have yet to read the whole thing. this book is an incredibly hard read in my opinion. So I put it down and am saving it for later. I did buy a cliffs notes book to go along with the read, and I think a beautiful leather version might push me to finish it.
10) Little Women
I love this story. And again - it is one I have never owned, but read. I think a leather bound is exactly what the shelf calls for.
So that is my list! What would you put on yours?
I love the Barnes and Noble leather editions!! I too hope their prettiness will someday entice my own little reader lol, I have to say every Black Friday I hit up their pretty editions to add to my collection lol
ReplyDeleteGray's anatomy was based on a book ?! Is that it ?! I honestly had no idea xd All of thoses covers are so pretty - I however haven't read any of thoses. (yep, even the wizard of Oz.. wierd, eh?)
ReplyDeleteI love the B&N Collector's Editions, and have been slowly adding more of them into my collection. The Poe one is probably next on my list, my complete works is paperback and a MESS.
ReplyDeleteOh I've always loved the gorgeous leatherbound collection books! I have Wicked/Son of a Witch, Snow Queen and other Winter Tales, and Treasure Island, and I've read all of them except Wicked. :) They definitely make them more interesting and fun to read.
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