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Bookshelf favorites that I'll always love
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items A blend of the books that matter most to me
Sections
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Always On My Mind
School Reads
Recommended Books
For Your Books
My Books
Always On My Mind
Books I've loved through the years—favorites that stuck with me long after I turned the last page.
I read this book when I was in high school and totally related to everything. Also didn't help that I wanted my own Marcus Flutie in my life.
Sloppy Firsts: A Jessica Darling Novel by Megan McCafferty, Paperback
Cameron is easily one of my favorite authors. His storytelling pulls you in from the very first page, and his unexpected twists and turns keep you hooked until the very end.
Insanity by Cameron Jace
Ednah also does an incredible job introducing the supporting cast, making us care about Cora and Eirik (even though I was a bit skeptical of them at first). It’s absolutely worth the read—just be prepared to get pulled in and not want to leave. (RIP ...
Runes: A runes Novel (Runes series Book 1)
Another high school love! This book was funny and entertaining that it took me into the rest of the series! To this day, I still quote this book - once you read it, you will too!
Angus, Thongs & Full-Frontal Snogging
The book to get you hooked! Cameron Jace's first series that started with prequels. If you don't want to put a book down, Cameron's books are the way to go!
Snow White Sorrow (Grimm Diaries #1) by Jace
I've read a lot of books… This book is the only one that has made me cry. This story has a lot of adult situations in it and probably isn't a story a high schooler should read, but I read it then and it has stuck with me since.
Tully by Paullina Simons
If you want to spend your entire laughing while you're reading a book then this is the one for you! I thought this recommended book was a joke, then I read it and absolutely FELL IN LOVE.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Pal
Such a fun read! They read like instant messages which makes it very amusing and easy to follow.
YOLO Juliet (OMG Shakespeare)
Such a unique way to tell a story about despair. This book is written in poetic form and is about the author's daughter.
Crank (The Crank Trilogy) by Ellen Hopkins
This is book 1 of 3. This girl says the faerie king and then gets sucked into this enchanted world where she has to make a choice between her world and theirs.
Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale
Fascinating storyline. This book is about revenants (ghosts) and how their reborn life cycles throughout time then one revenant meets a girl he falls in love with and his whole being changes.
Die for Me by Amy Plum
I read this book in my early teenhood and remember the sadness I felt for this boy (now man). No child should have to go through this.
A Child Called It: One Child's Courage
Loved this book and I loved the movie (saw it on Easter day when it was released). It's a book about a little boy who is brought to heaven during a medical emergency and comes back to tell everyone about it's wonders.
Heaven is for Real
I quote this book all the time. It's a great visual on how communism comes in with new ideas and in the end it's all the same. As I read it, I thought about Russia's past.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Fascinating book about how you'll have nothing and enjoy it. It's a book many people refer to when they see more control coming down from the top.
1984 by George Orwell
Hands down my favorite books as a kid.
The Wayside School 4-Book Box Set
A sweet, modern love story that feels real and totally relatable.
Emergency Contact by Mary H. K. Choi
This book never scares me. The girl with the green ribbon has always stuck with me. And in elementary I had a substitute teacher who looked just like her!
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
School Reads
The required reading list that shaped my younger years—classics, essays, and stories I still remember.
Hands down my favorite story I have read in high school. My friend and I must've read this over and over again. It was powerful! It reminds you how fear can make people go crazy.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
The ending of this book has always stuck with me. We had to read this in the sixth grade. It's a classic.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
I remember reading this in elementary and I hated reading when I was a kid. But this book was different - this book I read ahead of the required chapters bc I fell in love with it.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
I jumped ahead in the chapters when we read this book in middle school. It was an enjoyable read and such a classic
The Great Gatsby
A book about boys experience in the Holocaust. Great read!
Night by Elie Wiesel
Anyone who talks badly about this book has never read it. It is about what's right - even if it means turning neighbors against their family.
[To Kill a Mockingbird by: Harper Lee
I just remember how sad I was reading this book. It's recommended because it's a classic!
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
I was never into this book when I read it in school, because I didn't get it. But when I was older and read this book, it became one of my favorites.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Classic school book about a girl whose family hid from the Nazis in Germany. These pages are considered her diary.
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
A book so good I have two copies! I'm really not sure why this was banned from schools, but I enjoyed the read and jumped the chapters from what was required to read for the week.
The Catcher in the Rye
I remember sitting in English class in Middle School and being lost with this story, but as I got older I understood it. And the scene between Lennie and George has stuck with me for a long time.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Growing up I thought Charlotte was the pig! Charlotte the SPIDER builds a beautiful relationship with the pig Wilbur.
Charlotte's Webb
Recommended Books
A cozy mix of everyday reads—faith, food, and favorite stories. This is my shelf of comfort and inspiration.
This book is the size of my hand and has a verse everyday with an explanation of the verse and a prayer. I'm going to use this with my little one to start getting her familiar with the word.
One-Minute Devotions The Power of Prayer
Beautiful story about a little girl from an atheist family who is met with Christ and becomes a believer. Her artwork as a child is something most adults strive for!
Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry
I grew up near this community and it was interesting to see the world from someone who lived it. This is a story about a woman who leaves the Hasidic community with nothing.
Unorthodox: Scandalous Rejection of Hasidic Roots
Honestly you hardly hear about Norse mythology unless you're watching Thor. The stories are very unbelievable bc they're so extravagant and interesting! Odin is my favorite.
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Where are all my Conspiracy Spoilers at?! This book is fascinating and runs you through mud-floods, fire and earthquakes that destroyed a great deal of the Tartaria empire. Then swings into the reality of the real Cabbage Patch kids.
Tesla & The Cabbage Patch Kids: Lost Tartaria
This is so nostalgic for me. In fact, I still have my grandma's from the early 90s. This recipe book carries all the old and new. LOVE it.
Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook
Jam packed book full of home remedies.
250 Powerful Remedies
I love this book. I've used the remedies for the flu before and they worked really well.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Healing by C. Norman Shealy
Love this classic! This has both stories about Alice's adventures.
The Complete Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
Love this story so much. Once in Neverland it's a quick read because you're sucked into the story of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
An absolute classic! One of my favorite plays and movies. The book didn't disappoint either when I finally sat down and read it years ago.
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
Great book about survival and human nature.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
My favorite movie was originally a book. Such a great book about 4 sisters and about their hard lessons of poverty and of growing up in New England during the Civil War.
Little Women
A cute story about a little ghost who can't say boo.
The Silly Little Ghosts Who Can’t Say Boo!
love the artwork from this coloring book. this is in my cart and ready to come to me- i mean my kid!
What's Inside a Garden?
Great book to teach your children about flowers. The illustrations is beautiful.
What's Inside A Flower?
Beautiful book about birds.
Ornithography: Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore
For Your Books
Beautiful, elegant bookmarks in the zodiacs
Zodiac Theme Metal Bookmark
Awesome book tier holder!
Book Shelf Riser for Double Rows
Save your place in style with this handmade fabric corner bookmark—the perfect cozy accessory for book lovers, students, and thoughtful gift-givers.
HP Book Corner Bookmark – Fabric Bookmark for Bookworms, Unique Teacher Gifts, Reading Accessories
Bunny bookends for your books!
Rustic Bronze Rabbit - Bookends Set
My Books
These are books I have written/illustrated with my pennames: Aon Rivers & Chudyj
Katy loves to play tricks and fib a little when she’s up to no good. But when the crickets start to tattle, can she keep her mischief going? Meet Katy and her baby brother, Matty. Every time something goes wrong, she’s quick to point the finger. But ...
Katy Did It by Chudyj
Written based off a dream, this story took off and I fell in love with the world and characters I created. This book follows a brother and sister through their journey of discovering their past and who they are all while saving their kingdom without ...
Galena by Aon Rivers
Discover the buzzing world of honeybees! From flower-filled fields to the heart of the hive, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a journey into the lives of one of nature’s most important creatures. Learn how bees work together, ...
The World of Honeybees by Chudyj
Based off myself and my best friend in high school, I gave us powers and a mission to save our group of friends and our professor. There are four friends in this group, each controlling an element: Fire, Air, Water, and Earth.
Inner Light by Aon Rivers
Written for my daughter - this little book is perfect for curious little learners and budding bug lovers, this storybook brings science and storytelling together in the most colorful way.
Ladybug, Ladybug by Chudyj
Another story based off a dream I had. Lucca Magdareth was never a normal person. From the moment he was born he had something that nobody else had: the light from Source. Sworn to protect it and defeat "The Beast", Lucca is accompanied by the four A...
Lucca
This gentle rhyming tale follows the life of a Blue Morpho, from egg to flight, with vivid illustrations and a sense of awe for nature’s magic. Perfect for children, nature lovers, or anyone who needs a reminder that small things grow into beautiful ...
The Tale of the Blue Morpho by Chudyj