Today I'm sharing two of my favorite love stories (that I can't stop rereading) and the love story I'm reading right now.
Confession: I've read these books so many times I can't even count that high (and I was the class champion of Math Around the World in 3rd grade, so ...)
1. Jacob Have I Loved
I've talked about this book before here. It's the story of an unloved twin and her struggle to find her place in the world and her own true love. Every time I read this book I cry. Every. Single. Time. Me wanting to be a doctor came in part because Wheeze became a midwife.
2. The Blue Sword
And my current read...
Warm Bodies
Yup, I'm reading a Zombie love story for Valentines, all thanks to the generous Ilima Todd. And zombie love, I've gotta tell you, it's getting hot. Maybe I could fall for R myself.
2012 reads that may qualify, but I need a few years to see if I keep picking them up. The Fault in Our Stars and Code Name Verity (I know, a little different, but to me this book is a love story. Plus, when I got to the end I flipped right back to page one and read it all over again, so its already looking good in the rereading category).
What's your Valentine read?
Right now I'm reading The Truth About Faking by L.T. Moore. Not too far in, but good so far.
ReplyDeleteI don't re-read books. With maybe only one exception, which would my my all time favorite. But cant think of any others.
What's your all time favorite??? If you don't mind sharing. I'm always curious what other people read more than once.
DeleteA Walk to Remember (Nicholas Sparks) is a romance that always makes me cry. Like full on booger cry, every time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
I do enjoy me some Nicholas Sparks (and he's from NC, my home state!). A walk to remember is really good and I LOVE The Notebook.
DeleteIsn't R adorable? Just wait til you see the movie!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to decide who will go with me (the hubs is anti-zombies) I can't wait to see it though. I'll go by myself if I have to:D
DeleteI've heard so much about Warm Bodies (especially from Ilima:) since the movie came out, so I guess I'm going to have to read this book:)
ReplyDeleteYou won't regret it. So good! And yes, Ilima is practically Isaac Marion's publicity person:D
DeleteI love THESE IS MY WORDS. It's not YA, but it's a wonderful love story. Everyone should read it. Everyone!
ReplyDeleteI've read this one multiple times as well. Love that story. Katie and I got to hear Nancy Turner speak at the Provo Library a few years ago. She was amazing.
DeleteOoh, Emily, I love THESE IS MY WORDS too. L-O-V-E. I'm going to say what I said on Ilima's blog--my favorite Valentine's read is PRIDE & PREJUDICE. You really should read it, Robin! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've tried. One of these days I'll make it through. Love the story and the movies though:D
DeleteJacob Have I Loved!! Oh my goodness it's been too long. So need to read this again!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Warm Bodies yet, but it's at the tippy-top of my TBR list, especially as my family is friends with the author's brother!
Happy belated Valentines, Robin! I've never read Jacob but I've heard so much about it. I need to read it. I started Code Name Verity and the writing is great but I havent been as absorbed with it as I'd hoped. I'm sure I'll finish it at some point tho.
ReplyDeleteOh, Jacob Have I Loved is one of my very favorites. :)
ReplyDeleteMy valentine read...I finished elizabeth's healing summer....good romance!
ReplyDeleteMy valentine read...I finished elizabeth's healing summer....good romance!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your re-reads with us. I have a few favorites, too, that I re-read again and again, but they're spec-fic not romance novels. :-)
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