When it comes to reading, there are few things as rewarding as discovering a new favourite book. Whether you’re a voracious reader who can finish a book in one sitting or you take your time and savour every page, reading is a passion of ours. As such, we wanted to share with you our favourite book of all time – and why it’s so special to us. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to add it to your list!
Outline your thoughts on the book
When I was younger, my favourite book was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. I loved how the story moved from one place to another and how it had a moral at the end. Although I haven’t read it in years, I still think of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe as one of my favourites.
After reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe for the first time when I was younger, I decided that I wanted to read other books like it. So, over time, I’ve read many different books that were similar to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Some of my other favourites include Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe; Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone; Divergent; Percy Jackson & The Olympians:The Lightning Thief; Matilda; Cloud Atlas trilogy; Gone Girl
What are your favorite scenes in the book?
There are a lot of different favorite scenes in the book, but some that come to mind are when Roland and his ka-tet first meet Eddie, Susannah, and Jake at the Tower; when they go into New York to find the Dark Tower; and when they finally confront the Eater of Worlds.
What is your favorite part of the book?
There are so many great things about this book that it is hard to choose just one! I absolutely love the setting and the characters. I also really enjoy the suspenseful elements and how it keeps you on your toes. There’s something for everyone in this book, which is why it’s my favorite.
Do you have any comments or critiques about the book?
When I was younger, my favourite book was The Catcher in the Rye. It is a very humorous and uplifting novel that tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who is dyslexic and has been kicked out of several schools. Despite being a difficult read at first, the book eventually draws you in and becomes one of your favourites.
I think what makes this book so remarkable is its relatability. Anyone can relate to Holden’s struggles and frustrations, even if they haven’t experienced them firsthand. This makes it an incredibly powerful piece of writing that can reach a wide audience.
While The Catcher in the Rye is my all-time favourite book, I have also enjoyed other novels over the years. One of my recent favourites is The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Set in present day England, the novel tells the story of Rachel Watson, who spends every day commuting into London from her small town in Sussex. Rachel observes her fellow commuters and wonders what they are doing on their daily journeys, until one day she sees something shocking happening on her train.
The Girl on the Train is an addictive read that hooks you from the beginning. Like The Catcher in the Rye, it is full of relatable characters and suspenseful events that keep you turning pages until the end.