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My favorite reading material. From historical drama to childerns books. These are all my go to reads.
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Historical Drama
 
My heathen ways
 
For the kids
 
Makes ya think!
 
Horror
 
Fantasy

Historical Drama

Both series I've recommended so far have been from Bernard Cornwell. He is king of taking history and adding in gorgeous storylines.

 
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Bernard Cornwell very quickly became one of my favorite authors. I was reading one to the next like it was my job.
The Last Kingdom Series 13 Books Collection Set
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Book 1 of 3
The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur
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Book 2 of 3
Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur
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Book 3 of The Arthur Trilogy
Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (Warlord Chronicles 3)
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My heathen ways

 
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Crawford gives one of the cleanest and readable translations. Be hard pressed to find better in my opinion
The Wanderer's Havamal
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Again Crawford provides a very fine read.
The Poetic Edda: Norse Gods and Heroes
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A MUST alongside the Poetic Edda
The Prose Edda
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In depth dive into Runes, their poems and meanings and how you can reflect on them for your own lives
Nordic Runes: Understanding the Viking Oracle
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For the kids

Perfect for bedtime

 
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On our list of repeat reads for bedtime
The Giving Tree
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Little Blue Truck is a fan favorite in this house.
Good Night, Little Blue Truck
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I can never read the whole thing without cracking up. Fun for everyone
The Wonky Donkey
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For the extra silly bedtimes
Silly Sally
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Lots of textures in this one
Five Sparkly Mermaids
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More textures. A bedtime favorite
Disney Minnie Mouse Unicorn Dreams Sequins
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These level 1 books are amazing intros to reading by themselves
I Love Pink! (Step into Reading)
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Another level 1 read. Kindergarten level I'd say
Bunny Will Not Smile!: Ready-to-Read Level 1
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On to level 2!
The Cool Bean Makes a Splash (I Can Read Level 2)
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Makes ya think!

Moving away from fiction or drama here

 
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Easy to read and will leave you thinking for days. Adams has a way of taking perspective and philosophy and turning it into an easy to digest read.
God's Debris: The Complete Works
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Can't tell you how many times I've read it. Just an excellent read every time. Outstanding use of characters from everywhere.
American Gods
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Horror

Some spooky reads

 
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Just incredible all around. A great story that can be picked apart to many levels.
Let the Right One In
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Fantasy

 
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This is the fantasy must have!
Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: Hobbit & LOTR
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Start your adventure with Geralt here
The Last Wish: The Witcher, Book 1
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A handy box set if collections are more your flavor
The Witcher Boxed Set: 8 Novels Collection
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