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This week’s Top Ten: Ten of my Favourite Books published over ten years ago
This was another tough one for me! How to narrow it down to just ten? Several of these books are ones I read to my kids (my own and the ones at school) that really stand the test of time.
I cheated just a little and included a volume containing 3 E.B. White books. Stuart Little, Charlotte’s Web and The Trumpet of the Swan. All great stories. I am just going to post this before I change it again.
Have you read any of these books? What did you think?
Carla Loves To Read 
August 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm
Holes is a fun read! And my oldest daughter loved Hatchett when the teacher read it to the class in 5th grade. I think it helped her develop a love for the outdoors.
Thanks for stopping by my blog last week!
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
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August 24, 2022 at 7:20 am
I used to love reading Hatchet to my class, I read it to the grade 5s as well.
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August 19, 2022 at 1:15 pm
The Hunger Games was on my list this week too. I also had several Jodi Picoult books, though not House Rules as it’s one of the few I haven’t read! I do have it though and would like to get around to it at some point soon. Charlotte’s Web was one of my favourite books as a kid, but I was already going over on my list this week so I didn’t include it.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2022/08/16/top-ten-tuesday-381/
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August 17, 2022 at 11:55 pm
Great list, Carla! I had Kite Runner on my list and I almost chose House Rules as the Jodi Picoult on my list this week but I went with Nineteen Minutes. She’s such a great storyteller!
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August 18, 2022 at 7:04 am
Thanks Dini. I agree, she is a great storyteller. I haven’t read Nineteen Minutes yet. I have it up on my bookshelf, but for some reason, haven’t gotten to it yet. I will have to move it up that mountain.
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August 17, 2022 at 10:27 pm
This is an impossible task. You did well, but again–impossible. I have read most of these. I just added House Rules to my list; books about people dealing with autism attract me. There are many kinds and a long continuum and we have so much to learn about it, but for now the important thing is how it impacts the person and their family. (I know I am preaching to the choir!)
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August 18, 2022 at 6:56 am
I agree, it was a difficult task. I added and took others off, until I finally said, Stop! Just post. 😁 I hope you like House Rules, it is very realistic.
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August 17, 2022 at 3:52 pm
Aww, I read Hatchet with my kids, and they read Holes, but I’ve never read it. The Hunger Games will always hold a special place in my reading heart. ❤
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August 17, 2022 at 6:43 pm
I was surprised at how much I loved Hunger Games.
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August 17, 2022 at 3:45 pm
Oh, I loved The Very Hungry Caterpillar! I read it in Portuguese a few years ago, so cute.
“ A Lagartinha Muito Comilona.”
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August 17, 2022 at 10:59 am
I also like Kite Runner and Hunger Games. Great list, Carla!
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August 17, 2022 at 11:00 am
Thanks Yesha, it was tough to whittle it down to ten.
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August 17, 2022 at 7:28 am
Great choices! Little House in the Big Woods sure takes me back.
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August 17, 2022 at 10:42 am
I think everyone was reading at least one from that series when they came out, Tessa. I am happy to see they are still in libraries.
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August 19, 2022 at 7:24 am
I read the whole series and I believe I reread them a few times when I was little.
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August 19, 2022 at 2:42 pm
You’re just a baby, Tessa. I read my daughter’s books.
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August 17, 2022 at 2:59 am
Loved Gone With the Wind, Carla. I read the Very Hungry Caterpillar to both my own children, and Luke. Now he reads it on his own! We also love The Sneetches. ❤📚
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August 17, 2022 at 10:39 am
The Sneetches is one that doesn’t get much love, but it is such an important and relevant story. Dr. Seuss was brave to write it back then. I don’t think I know any children who haven’t heard The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Such an easy to read story and who doesn’t love sticking their fingers in those holes. 😂
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August 16, 2022 at 10:44 pm
So many good ones, Carla1 I found it hard to narrow down too, but you did great! I remember loving the Little House books when I was a kid.
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August 17, 2022 at 10:37 am
Thanks Julie. I still have my copies and hope my granddaughter will enjoy them, but only time will tell.
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August 16, 2022 at 9:47 pm
Great list. I loved all of these too!
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August 16, 2022 at 9:16 pm
I almost included Gone With the Wind – It’s one of the times I remember a book creating such a strong emotional reaction from me – that Scarlett! Actually, your list is a pretty great one!
Terrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
https://www.bookshelfjourneys.com/post/ttt-bks-i-loved-10-yrs-ago
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August 16, 2022 at 10:05 pm
Thanks, Terrie.
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August 16, 2022 at 8:36 pm
Gone With the Wind is one of my all time favorite books. Nice list, Carla
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August 16, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Thanks Wendy, it was tough to narrow down.
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August 16, 2022 at 8:29 pm
Great picks Carla! I’ve read a few of these but my TBR list is exploding today!!🤗💜
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August 16, 2022 at 10:03 pm
You and me both, sistah. 📚💖
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August 16, 2022 at 7:19 pm
I know I’ve read the Very Hungry Caterpillar! And I *think* I’ve read The Hatchet…or at least part of it as a kid!
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August 16, 2022 at 9:57 pm
My reluctant readers (Usually boys) loved when I read them Hatchet.
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August 16, 2022 at 6:37 pm
The Kite Runner is one of those books that I can remember reading, like where I was, etc. because it was such a hard read.
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August 16, 2022 at 6:40 pm
Yes, it definitely wasn’t an easy read, Deanna, but oh so powerful.
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August 16, 2022 at 4:46 pm
Good work! GWTW is my all-time favorite in spite of it’s many lamentable problems. I did read House Rules–I’d forgotten all about it though–nice reminder.
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August 16, 2022 at 5:44 pm
Thanks Lisa. It is like To Kill a Mockingbird, there are issues, but that is what was happening at that time.
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August 16, 2022 at 4:36 pm
Great list. My favorites are by far The Hunger Games and Gone with the Wind.
Here is my TTT: https://herseriallife.com/top-10-books-written-over-ten-years-ago/
Have a great week 🙂
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August 16, 2022 at 5:40 pm
Thanks for stopping by Rae, off to check out your post.
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August 16, 2022 at 4:24 pm
I loved the kite runner so much.
I think I’ve read House Rules – would need a reminder 😂
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August 16, 2022 at 5:39 pm
House Rules is about a family with a teenager with autism. It resonates with me even though my grandson is only 8.
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August 17, 2022 at 1:58 am
I have read it, I remember now. I’m rubbish with book titles 🤦🏻♀️
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August 16, 2022 at 2:22 pm
I love House Rules!
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August 16, 2022 at 2:51 pm
It was so good and having a grandson with autism, it was even more powerful, Carol.
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August 16, 2022 at 1:51 pm
Great selection of books Carla! I loved the Little House on the Prairies books and TV series. Great memories.
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August 16, 2022 at 2:52 pm
Thanks, Jodie. Yes, I could have included the whole series. Funny thing, I just went to see On Golden Pond at a small town theatre, and Karen Grassle (Ma Ingalls) was in it.
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August 16, 2022 at 1:37 pm
ALL favourites of mine, minus The Hunger Games (I haven’t read it!) What a fun list, Carla! Have a good week.
Here is my Top Ten Tuesday list!
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August 16, 2022 at 2:53 pm
Thanks Letrice. I don’t read a lot of YA, but Hunger Games was one I really enjoyed.
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August 16, 2022 at 1:37 pm
Holes is and always will be a classic. What a fantastic book. I tried reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar (he LOVES butterflies) to Will the other day, but he was more interested in poking the holes than listening. But he’s still very very young for it!
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August 16, 2022 at 5:36 pm
You just made me laugh, Jordyn. My grandkids did the same thing, but now they can actually recite the story because we read it so many times.
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August 16, 2022 at 1:08 pm
I haven’t thought about Hatchet in ages, but it was such a good read!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-love-that-were-written-over-ten-years-ago/
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August 16, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Yes, another one I used to read to my class every year. They always loved it.
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August 16, 2022 at 1:02 pm
I agree, Carla. These are some great choices.😃
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August 16, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Thanks, Michelle.
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August 16, 2022 at 12:46 pm
Great selection! I’ve read The Kite Runner, The Hunger Games and The Very Hungry Caterpillar of these… The Shadow Of The Wind would probably be at the top of mine; I must have read that book a dozen times in multiple languages. Also A Monster Calls, The Name Of The Wind, A Thousand Splendid Suns, It’s Kind Of A Funny Story, Neverwhere…
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August 24, 2022 at 4:13 pm
I just checked out The Shadow Of The Wind and it looks really good. I will only read it in English though. I also enjoyed A Thousand Splendid Suns and it was a toss up which Khaled Hosseini book I would include.
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August 27, 2022 at 4:21 pm
I can imagine that about Khaled Hosseini; it’s hard to pick a favorite between his books.
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August 16, 2022 at 11:14 am
Great list Carla. I loved Holes, I’d forgotten about that one!
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August 16, 2022 at 12:08 pm
Thanks, Nicki. One I read every year to my classes. I will have to read it with my grandson soon.
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August 16, 2022 at 11:01 am
The Little House books are such a nostalgic trip for me, and Holes is so brilliant in the way Sachar connected all those stories and people.
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August 16, 2022 at 12:08 pm
Yes, both books that I still have copies of, but haven’t read in a while. I will have to read Holes with my grandson.
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