Top10: Books

Greetings earthlings,

     Olivia is sick today. So sad :( I've actually just been spending the last two days stuck in bed doing nothing. So that sucks. But today I thought I would start a knew series for you all: Top10. Top10 is going to be like a rating a series where I evaluate a topic from one to ten! I'm going to start it off with books! Let's go!

10. The Truth About Forever (Sarah Dessen)

     Okay, so I don't know about you, but during the summer months I like to pick up a bunch of cheesy romance novels and read them. Usually because I can't always take the hard-hitting action or fantasy novels and I need a change. But this one was actually really good.

     Basically it's about a girl who's boyfriend leaves her for the summer and so she takes up a job catering and meets a boy names Wes who's super hot and stuff and she really likes him but she has a boyfriend.

     There's also a lot of really deep stuff that I'm not going to give away. I would recommend this novel if you're looking for something a little less hard-hitting and emotional.

9. The Mysterious Benedict Society (Trenton Lee Stewart)

     This was my absolute favourite book as a child, and I still love it to this day. It's essentially about a boy who is extremely gifted and goes to take a test for "special opportunities"  There he meets four companions and has to go on a super mysterious mission and save the world.

     I know it sounds really stupid. But I don't want to give away too many details. And trust me, the story line is absolutely AMAZING! I recommend it with all my heart to anyone but especially so if you have an above average intelligence.




8. Percy Jackson and The Olympians (Rick Riordan)

     I hate to admit it, but I actually saw the movie before I read the books and instantly hated it. Then Celeste basically forced me to red it and so I did, because I have large amounts of respect for Celeste's judgement in books. Turned out to be nothing like the movie and I completely fell in love.

     It's about this boy who turns out to be a demi-God and then he fights mythical creatures and stuff it's cool. (DO NOT WATCH THE MOVIE!)

     I would recommend this to any age or gender (although I'm pretty sure it's meant for boys) who likes adventure books minus the gore.



7. Coraline (Neil Gaiman)

      Valerie-Ann actually gave me this book for Christmas when I was younger. And to be honest, the cover freaked me out to no end. I used to hide it under a blanket when I slept because it scared me so much. After I heard about the movie though it scared me less and I read it before I saw the film. It was so amazing I can't even tell you.

     I'm not even going to try to explain the plot  to you because it's so confusing. But READ IT! I recommend it to EVERYONE!!!

     PS: Just realized Neil Gaiman actually writes some Doctor Who episodes. You have no idea how in love I am right now. <3


6: Taken (Edward Bloor)

     This is one of those books I discovered by accident in the library and couldn't put down. I actually ended up reading it twice, which is weird for me since I'm not usually in to these kidnapped books.

     It's about a girl who gets kidnapped in the year 2035 and has to find a way to escape. But there's a really cool plot twist in the end I actually really enjoyed it.

     I would recommend it to people you who like a good riveting action-adventure book and is up for some surprise twists.



5. The Book of Awesome (Neil Pasricha)

     This book isn't really like the others on today's Top10 list. It's not fiction at all, actually. It's a humongous list of little everyday things that are awesome.

     Some days when  I'm feeling sad I'll flip to a random page and check it out. It usually makes me feel a lot better about just life in general and what I should be thankful for,

     I would recommend this book to anyone who need a little pick-me-up or just wants a reason to smile (I would ESPECIALLY recommend this book if you happen to be chronically depressed)



4. The Help (Kathryn Stockett)

     This book is so moving. I love every little thing about it. It's not often you come across books based on the 19 hundreds that are actually interesting (I'm not one for history)

     The main plot is a woman who wants to become a writer in the early 19 hundreds and decides to write a novel about the Help in her home town.

     I would recommend this novel to anyone who anyone who wants something a little more emotional and has a tendency to laugh and cry at will. (Prepare for the water works, this one is deep)



3. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Mark Haddon)

     Read this one over the summer and LOVED it! I can't even describe to you how good it is, you'll just have to see for yourself. Omigosh it's so good.

     It's about a boy who has Asburgers and is trying to discover who killed his neighbor's dog. It's all from the boy's perspective which is very interesting and the killer will surprise you!

     I would recommend this one only if you enjoy more mature novels and can take a little heartbreak.



2. Harry Potter (J.K Rowling)

     Surprise surprise, this is in the top 3. I actually don't really like the first book, but you gotta start somewhere, right?

     Anyways, I'm sure you all know what this is about, but in case you don't it follows the story of a boy who is wizard and goes to wizard school and trouble ensues.

     I recommend this one to EVERYBODY EVER it's really good :)




1. The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins)

DUH, This book is basically the only thing I talk about in this blog. It's my absolute FAVOURITE and I can'y wait for the movie :)

It's about a dystopian future where the Capitol rules all and hosts the Hunger Games every year to show their power over the twelve districts. In the game a boy and a girl from each arena is sent in for a fight to the death.

It's so good I can't even describe. If you haven't read it. Go do that NOW. Seriously, stop reading my blog and run for Chapters or your local library.


Okay. That's the end. Back to napping and herbal tea and Doctor Who. Adios.

DFTBA
Olivia :D