Tell me your absolute number 1

[mrssunshinexxx]

Favourite book doesn't matter what genre ... 2018 resolution get off my phone and get my head in books again I used to love reading.... thanks in advance

[SunflowerJo08]

Without a doubt, my favourite book, ever - The Woman in Black. I re-read it every other year, and always notice something new.

[Jenniferturkington]

Fever Pitch, Nick Hornby
The Stand, Stephen King
Life after life, Kate Atkinson

and my favourite children’s book

The Boy in the Tower, Polly Ho-Yen

[BasinHaircut]

Place marking!

[Scabetty]

A fine balance
God of small things
Poisonwood Bible

[Scabetty]

Also

Of mice and men
The kite runner
Atonement

[Lorelaiandrory]

Depends on my mood, when things are tough Harry Potter series-I can immerse myself in them but as know what is going to happen not overly invested. Life on the outside settles too

Gone with the wind is always a good read but need to not be busy as always find it a page turner so need time

Pride and prejudice for when I am feeling warm and glowing

The moonstone or Woman in White when I like a bit of intrigue

Simple filling time, enjoyable series- hunger games

[fussychica]

Probably
Any Human Heart by William Boyd. I love most of his books though.

[Cakemonger]

Don't have an all time favourite but some stand outs from the past few years:

Americanah
Song of Achilles
The Hare with Amber Eyes
Education by Tara Westover
The Help

Can't wait to read The Kite Runner and Poisonwood Bible now - both in my TBR stash

[Cakemonger]

Forgot to add Untold Stories by Alan Bennett - definitely an all time favourite

[PhoebefromFriends]

@cakemonger have you read Circe by Madeline Miller? I have read both recently and I LOVED Circe even more than Song of Achilles.

[Pumpkintopf]

The book thief
I am the messenger also very good, same author.

[Cakemonger]

@PhoebefromFriends I haven't yet no (waiting for the paperback). Thrilled to learn it's just as good as Achilles. It doesn't seem to have had as much hype

[OytheBumbler]

Great thread.

If I had to only pick one it would Be Lord of the Rings.

If I could have 2 - Gone with the Wind.

Other than those two, I've read many of the ones already mentioned and added a few new ones to my amazon list.

Most recently, I've been re-reading Stephen King (hence my user name) and discovering some great fantasy authors like Robin Hobb and JV Jones.

[HollyGibney]

The Help.

[SusieQ5604]

Lonesome Dove
To Kill a Mockingbird

[Rebecca36]

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth (read it twice)
The Temple of My Familiar - Alice Walker (read twice at least)
That Hideous Strength - C S Lewis (can't remember how many times read)

[HappydaysArehere]

Little Women and Good Wives. Read thousands of books but have never loved one as much as these.
Also developed a passion for War and Peace. Loved Pierre Basoukov!
Another is Great Expectations.
Also loved Gone With The Wind.