#Top 5 books

[horrorgirlreads]

Thank you for the tag @howlsmovinglibrary , I'd been hoping someone would tag me to do this one for a while!

Make a poll with five of your favourite books and let booklr pick its favourite out of those.

I tag: @sleepyyphilia @thereadingtimelady @readingfolklore @hobbiesovercoffee @battywitch @cre8iveovadose

As always, no pressure to do this!

[meeghanreads]

Top 5 historical fantasy rom-coms

Hello friends!! Welcome to Top 5 Tuesday!! This week’s topic is a freebie, but I am doing top 5 historical fantasy rom-coms!! So, you know how my fave specific genre is fairy tale retellings. Especially anything to do with Slavic mythology. Well, I might have just found a new genre to eclipse that. And no, I’m not joking. See, I’ve found myself gravitating to books that are a little quirky, and…

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For the "Top 5 things..." game: top 5 books!

Thank you! Omg this was really hard, I haven’t read books in so long 🫣

1. The Little Prince

2. 1984

3. To Kill a Mockingbird

4. LotR

5. The Name of the Wind

[torturedpoetskywalker]

I asked about your top 5 video games because you put games in the tags….. just realized you probably meant ask games, so if you don’t like video games here’s another one:

Top 5 favorite books!

1. The Princess Saves Herself In This One

2. Let It Snow

3. Animal Farm

4. Paper Towns

*for now

[escapadeist]

Top 5 books!

Hi anon.

So, this is a difficult question to answer because I can read, I want to read, but i don't.

Anyhow, of all the books I've read thus far these are some that i really liked..

1. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelidaes

2. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

3. Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Nifenegger

4. Any John Green novel but especially The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska.. (had my teen addiction years for them, so it's not gonna just die away

5.. The Dead Beautiful Trilogy by Yvonne Woon (this is an incredibly less known fantasy-supernatural novel that i got addicted to in my teens and have reread since a few more times, it's responsible for getting me interested in Latin and some philosophy)

These were the few off the top of my head, because such questions put me on the spot n idk how to answer..

Would love recommendations even tho my TBR list piling up sky high, but ig there's always room for more.

[jasonfunderberkerthefrogexists]

for the uh. ask thing! top 5 books ^^

The Simon Snow Series by Rainbow Rowell - Of course this is my number one. Current obsession ❤️❤️ It’s honestly such a slay series omg my absolute favorite right now.

Under The Whispering Door by TJ Klune - Actually took me out. Obsessed with this book beyond all reason. It’s a love letter to grief and what comes after death and the uncertainty of life; with an extra little love story thrown in ❤️ This was such a beautiful read and it honestly made me cry and laugh and UGH I love it!

Rules For Stealing Stars by Corey Ann Haydu - Beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL! A story to family, abuse, hiding, and learning how to not just survive, but to thrive. My favorite part of this book was the magic and the scenery. I would definitely recommend this!

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas - FUCKING BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️ A well-written story about a trans boy trying to prove himself to his traditional Latinx family with a dash of deathly romance thrown in 😌 Absolutely GORGEOUS! I loved the vibes of this book. A perfect October read 😍

The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe - Wow. Just wow. The mystery, suspense, and overall adrenaline of this story was INTENSE and refreshing and all the right things. In this story you learn of a girl named Nora who isn’t who she seems, her not so secret girlfriend, their best friend, and two bank robbers dead set on keeping them hostage. I could go on and on about this book and it’s brilliant storytelling, but I think it’s best for you to just experience it for yourself.

[pervigilatrix]

My top 5 books of 2022

(from someone who struggles to get motivated to read and only read about 15 books last year)

5) Heartstopper 1 & 2 - Alice Osman

The first two Heartstopper books really spoke to me and my experience as a bi person when I was in high school. They're SO easy to read, and they really got me out of a slump. I found that after the second book I didn't enjoy the next two as much, although they were still good. Be warned that there are mentions of EDs and suicide after the first book. 7.5/10

4) Sorcery of Thorns - Margaret Rogerson

This book perfectly captures all of the elements I love of a mildly cheesy fantasy romance. We've got forbidden love, mystery, and some good plot twists. ALSO, IT'S A STAND ALONE BOOK!!!! HALLELUJAH!!! My one complaint is that the.last quarter of the book feels very slow, and ultimately it has a bit of an anticlimactic ending. However I still think it's worth reading. 7.6/10

3) Howls Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones

Okay. A classic. But an easy to read one. Such a cute and welcoming story, and if you're a fan of the movie, this will give you so much more context for what's going on (the Ghibli film is one of my favourite movies of all time, and watching it again after reading the book I saw so many things I'd never noticed before!). There is one point where the story got a tad confusing but it honestly didn't bother me at all. 8/10

2) The Charm Offensive - Alison Cochurn

I finished this book in less than 2 days. Absolutely adorable LGBTQ love story. I love the concept of the Bachelor-esque TV show. I was entertained the entire way though and genuinely laughed at certain parts. The characters feel loveable and real, particularly Dev, who I found super relatable and just a very well rounded character. However upon researching, some Indian-Americans have said that his character fell a bit flat when it came to representing their culture. Overall, super duper easy to get through, very in-a-slump friendly. Highly recommend if you're looking for an easy rom-com read. 9/10

1) Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo

My god. Stunning. In her lane. Absolutely thriving. This book made me love reading again after such a long time of it feeling like a chore. The world feels so magical and the characters are all so loveable in their own ways. The mix of fantasy, crime, mystery (and potentially a sprinkling of romance in later books) just works so well in this story. As you read the main story which is happening in Alex's present day, there are also bits and pieces of her past woven through, and you start to put pieces together of what's actually going on here. Highly, highly recommend. I can't wait for the next book in the series. 12/10

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Top 5 Books?

The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

Descent by Tara A. Fuller

When you come back to me by Emma Scott

Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick

Grayson by Lisa Eugene

[libbymonroerandomthings]

My Top 5 books that I’ve read this year, 2022!

no one asked for this but whatever! I read 37 out of my goal of 40 books this year. I was so close! Do you think if I read some of my nephew’s little toddler books could I count them towards my goal 🤔!? I’m not really going to give a summary of any of the books, just my general opinion and feelings towards them. Also, Spoiler warning for all books (I think I did really good job at not giving anything away but still just be careful anyway).

So here is my favorite 5 books from this year. ❤️

1) A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson.

I actually will saying the entire ‘The Wheel of Time’ series is in the number one spot. But I reduced it down to A Memory of Light (AMoL) since it’s the final book of the series. After 14 long books, AMoL wrapped up an incredible series that I’m completely obsessed with. The thing that was talked about since book 1, The Last Battle, was in my book 175 pages long and 6 hours long with audiobook! The Last Battle was epic, traumatizing, emotional, infuriating and so much more! Egwene, Rand, Nynaeve, Mat, Perrin, Faile, Elayne, Min, Aviendha, Siuan, Thom, Lan, Moiraine and all the 200+ characters living my heart and I will forever cherish this series. I can’t wait to re read it over and over again and recommend it to anyone and everyone! If anyone cares The Gathering Storm was my favorite book out all 15 and Egwene is my favorite character!

2) Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

I have another post one here doing a more detail explanation of this book and my love for it (link below)! I seen Legendborn in the book story for two years and alway walked past it. But one day I seen it and it’s sequel, BloodMarked, sitting on a table calling me. I’m glad I finally listened to it because it’s an amazing YA Fantasy book. I felt seen within the main character, Bree. I remember explaining Legendborn to my dad and I must have done a good job because he decided to read it and loved it.

3) Tomorrow and Tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

This was the first book I read by the author Gabrielle Zevin and I like her writing style. This book is beautiful written and it’s great story that goes back and forth in time. I loved and hated Sam and Sadie multiple times throughout the book. I’m not a massive gamer but when I’m in the mood, I can get lost for hours playing, so I loved the gaming and game building aspect of the book. Sam, Sadie, and Marx were written beautifully with depth and empathy and their humanity and emotions really shines throughout the book. It’s a good book that shows the messiness, the ugly and the beautiful and great parts of friendships.

4) Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

This was a cute, funny, refreshing and hilarious read. Out of the three Brown Sister books (Get A Life, Chloe Brown and Take A Hint, Dani Brown), I enjoyed Eve Brown the most! I also related to her more then I did with her sister, Dani and Chloe! Plus, that first spicy moment between Eve and Jacob was… 🥵 hot! Chloe and Red’s public spicy part in their book is my second favorite. If you want to read some cute, well written spicy books I recommend Talia Hibbert Brown Sister trilogy. If you read it start with Chloe then Dani and end with Eve.

5) The Jasmine Throne and The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri

I’ll link my more in-depth review of this series below. Basically these two books fueled my need for good sapphic high fantasy! If you want to read about morally grey characters, a slow burn romance, war and betrayal, a magical system, messy family life and epic world building then this is the book series for you.

If you can tell, I love fantasy books, romance books and even better if their sapphic lol! If you have any good recommendations for those categories or any book in general you really love, feel free to recommend them to me! My goal for 2023 is 55 books!

[larrysavagejrbirmingham]

Larry Savage Jr - Top 5 Books on Patience That Every Entrepreneur Needs

Running a business is no piece of cake. You need to know how to navigate your enterprise through plenty of challenges while remaining focused on your goal. Sometimes, it is the lack of expert guidance, like How to start a Transportation and Logistics business according to Larry Savage Jr, that causes a business to fail. Other times, you simply need patience after doing the best you can. Here are some top books to read on developing patience as a trait of a successful business.

The Top 5 Books on Patience That An Entrepreneur Can Benefit From So take a look at these gems of books to develop the virtue of patience and become stronger in dealing with challenges in both business and life. 1. A Small Book About A Big Problem Author: Edward T. Welch Year Of Publishing: 2017 Goodreads Rating: 4.4/5 Anger can ruin anything beautiful in the world. The author is an expert psychologist who sheds some light on the necessity of anger management and the role of patience in a happy life. 2. The Power Of Patience Author: M.J. Ryan Year Of Publishing: 2003 Goodreads Rating: 3.9/5 Ambition is an amazing quality that pushes you forward to your dreams. However, the author specifies how you can combine patience with ambition at the right levels so that you aren’t motivated to quit when you are just about to succeed. 3. Attitudes of Gratitude Author: M.J. Ryan Year Of Publishing: 1999 Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5 Gratitude for the little blessings around you can have a life-changing impact on your mind. This book teaches how to develop positivity and patience in everything you do to protect your mind from negative emotions. 4. Patience: The Art Of Peaceful Living Author: Allan Lokos Year Of Publishing: 2012 Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Drawing inspiration from his years as a Buddhist practitioner, the author introduces you to the magic of patience and how it can change your life into something truly spectacular. 5. Master Your Emotions Author: Thibaut Meurisse Year Of Publishing: 2018 Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5 Whether in business or in life, having control over how you feel and respond to situations can make a huge difference in your happiness and peace. This book introduces this concept perfectly so that you can overcome negativity in your life.

Conclusion To sum it up, these are some of the best books you can benefit from reading if you want to become more successful in life through the quality of patience. Whether you wish to know How to start a Transportation and Logistics business according to Larry Savage Jr, or how to expand your business to greater horizons, these books will make you equipped for the same.

[meeghanreads]

Top 5 genre mash-ups

Hello friends!! Welcome to Top 5 Tuesday!! This week’s topic is top 5 genre mash-ups!! So, I completely forgot that I made this topic… Which is really only a shame when you think about my last top 5 freebie topic: top 5 historical fantasy rom-coms. Because you know what? Those are pretty classic genre mash-up books!! Anyway, today I’m going to try and find 5 completely different books than these.…

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I've had my Wordpress blog for ten years and I struggle to use it consistently. This week I decided to start simple: just talk about your all time favorite books, for now. They're mostly Sci-Fi, with a realistic one to represent my love of living in cities.

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Top 5 Books I Read In 2023

Wondering what the Top 5 Books I read in 2023 are? Check out today's post to find out! #Top5Booksof2023 #2023Top5Books #books #reading

Hello, fellow readers! Today, I have a new book ranking post. Just like previous years, this post details the Top 5 Books I read and reviewed this year. Since I didn’t review as many books in previous years, and I read quite a few good ones, this list was difficult to decide. However, I did figure out a Top 5 (or else this post wouldn’t exist!). My Top 5 Books Of 2023 are: 5. “Legends & Lattes”…

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Top 5 Indian Philosophy Books | Frontlist

Philosophical literature encompasses almost every aspect of human life. Many of the greatest thinkers of world history have found themselves strolling through the hallways of philosophy. It is the closest we can get to the biggest mysteries of life. 

Philosophical literature helps us comprehend how previous societies formed and offers a collective outlook on how far we've come. 

This World Philosophy Day, expand your mind and gain a fresh perspective on life with these top 5 books by Indian authors.  

An Introduction to Indian Philosophy by Satishchandra Chatterjee 

By comparing and contrasting nine philosophy schools (six orthodox and three heterodox) in India, the author has presented an overview of Indian Philosophy. Accepting the Vedas as authoritative sources determines whether the philosophical school is considered orthodox or unorthodox. 

The introduction chapter equips the reader with a concept necessary to interpret the book, and the rest of the book examines the nine schools of metaphysics, ethics, theology, epistemology, etc.

Indian Philosophy by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Dr. Radhakrishnan's Indian Philosophy introduces readers to Indian philosophy while exploring the Vedic and Epic Periods. 

The book comprises expositions of the verses of the Rig Veda, the Upanishads, Jainism, Buddhism, and the theism of the Bhagavad Gita. It delineates the history of Indian philosophy and the ideologies that define it. 

The author has endeavored to correlate philosophical texts to contemporary issues of philosophy and religion. 

Contemporary Indian Philosophy by Basant Kumar Lal

Contemporary Indian Philosophy attempts to shed light on the need to reconcile the forces of tradition with modernity.  

The book emphasizes the primary goal of philosophy, which is to cultivate a worldview.

It familiarizes the reader with the existential awareness of life and consciousness and emphasizes the ultimacy of spiritual values.

The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant

Composed by one of the leading philosophers of the 20th Century, The Story of Philosophy is an account of the nine greatest thinkers of the world- Plato, Aristotle, Francis Bacon, Baruch Spinoza, Voltaire, Immanuel Kant, Arthur Schopenhauer, Herbert Spencer, and Friedrich Nietzsche, perceived life, the universe, and everything. 

It offers an insight into the evolution of philosophical notions over time in the western world through unambiguous proses and explores its relation with political and social affairs. 

Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche

Consisting of 296 aphorisms, Beyond Good and Evil comprehensively encapsulates philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's distinctive perception of the world.  

He accuses earlier rationalists of lacking common sense and indiscriminately permitting dogmatic premises in their conception of morality.  

He examines the chronology of moral systems and addresses the questions of race, nationalities, and nationalism.

Conclusion

Philosophy enables us to embark on a quest to find the truth concerning the meaning of life, reveals to us the reasons behind the ways we act, helps us comprehend our inner selves, and imparts to us how we relate to the world around us.   

Broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world with these existential gems of philosophical literature. 

To Learn more about books and publisher please visit, https://www.frontlist.in/ 

[queerlilchinchin]

Top 5 books?

It has been so long since I've read...

Umm

The Great Gatsby was one, The Midnight Predator was one, I loved all of the Charlie Bone books I got my hands on. I think that was the first 2-3 books... and I also loved the entire Deltora Quest series... 🤔🤔

That's technically more than 5 books, but.... I don't remember the series in enough detail to break down which books out of them were my favorites.

Thanks for asking!

[egophiliac]

Most unhinged moment in TWST Wonderland that made you go:

I love this game.

can I just say the entire front half of episode 7 chapter 8, because everything about it was BONKERS in the most absolutely delightful way. genuinely this might have been the funniest single update yet. we got Idia's directorial debut! big stronk Epel! and. just. gestures to the entirety of SavanaRook. (then Vil went into a spiral of murdering people that culminated in punching the manifestation of his own insecurity in the face, and that was good in an entirely different kind of way, but I digress)

if I have to pick one though, I'm gonna go with Idia's video, because 1) adorable, 2) seriously just look at it, and 3) I did legit have to replay that subchapter on account of laughing over most of it the first time. truly Idia is the artistic genius of our generation.