BEDA Blog #22 - Most influential books I've read

I'm a big reader. I honestly never realize how many books I owned until I had to carry all of the down to my new room. There are a few books that have really stuck with me and influenced a lot of my personality.

1. Harry Potter - This is pretty obvious. I've been a fan since 2001 when my third grade teacher read us SS. That was also when the movies came out so I've been there pretty much since the beginning. These books inspired me to read, because previously I hated reasons. The opened up my world to reading and the brilliance of writing and creating new worlds. They also gave me friends in those characters. I love Harry Potter and that entire world that J. K. Rowling created.
2. Pride and Prejudice - I love this book. It was the first classic I read on my own and it is so beautiful. Elizabeth Bennett is so strong and went against what her society expected of her, which I really admire.
3. The Hunger Games - If you haven't read this trilogy I highly suggest it. It is beautifully written and so awe inspiring. I can't peg a reason these books have stuck with me but they are just brilliant.
4. 13 Little Blue Envelopes - Every time I read this book it inspires me to travel without a plan (which is something differently against my nature) it's funny and smart and I can not wait for the sequel (comes out in 4 days!).
5. Will Grayson, Will Grayson - This book can inspire all different types of people. It has a character that everybody can relate to. For me Jane and Will Grayson (the John Green one) were such honest characters and while they were flawed they were perfect because of that. Their relationship is very similar to the way I think so I could feel for and with them at the end of the book. Another must read!