
Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm. This week’s topic was so hard to narrow down to only five books! I mean realistically if there was a fire I would grab by cat and run out of there but theoretically there are so many books that I cherish and would hate to see burn. I decided to choose books that have sentimental value to me! ***I am not going to talk about Cannery Row again but obviously it is the first book that I would grab***
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
This answer is probably a surprise because I never talk about The Old Man and the Sea! I do really love this book, but the reason I would save it is because not only is the edition that I own beautiful, but it was a gift from my dad so it is something that I cherish. My parents have really encouraged my love of reading!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of my mom’s favourite books/movies and for Christmas one year my dad gifted us both a gorgeous edition that he bought from the real Tiffany’s store! Not only is there a lot of sentimental value, I am sure it is the most expensive book I own as well!
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
My edition of Diary of a Young Girl is pretty beat up and well-loved! I read it while I was on a family vacation in high school and I just have such vivid memories of reading it and how it made me feel.
Harry Potter Illustrated Editions by J.K. Rowling
I would save the Harry Potter Illustrated Editions not only because they are incredible, but also because they are all gifts from my brother. It has become a tradition that he buys me the new one every year for Christmas and I always look forward to it!
Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore
Wild Beauty was the first ARC that I ever received and I was so excited when it came in the mail! It is also one of my favourite books! I would probably save it because of the gorgeous cover alone!
Do you have any books that you are attached to for sentimental reasons? I would love to know!
Those editions of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Old Man and the Sea are both gorgeous! love the stories behind them as well š
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Two of my favourite editions for sure! My dad is an amazing gift giver!
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Great picks! I think you’ve picked some really vital, important titles that I’d definitely agree with saving. Diary of a Young Girl is definitely one I’d make the effort of taking with me.
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Thank you! That book was eye opening for me!
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I love the illustrated Harry Potter books and the Owlcrate cover for Wild Beauty–it’s so beautiful! ⤠These are all books I'd save as well. Great post. š
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Thank you! I was so jealous of that Wild Beauty edition. It’s gorgeous!
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My dad and I also made a tradition of him buying me the Harry Potter illustrated books for Christmas!
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Ah I love that! I think it is such a great tradition!
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Wild Beauty seriously has an amazing gorgeous cover! I am still dying to read it. Hopefully I can get around to reading it this year. I need all the HP illustrated books! I have the first one, but have yet to get the others. I want to do a reread of Diary of A Young Girl at some point this year. It’s been awhile since I’ve read it.
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Wild Beauty is amazing and so original! I hope you enjoy it! The illustrated Harry Potter editions just keep getting better. Can’t wait for the next one! I want to reread Diary of a Young Girl soon as well.
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Fantastic list! My copy of The Diary of Anne Frank is beat up and well loved as well. I could have easily added that one to my list as well!
Thanks for participating – added you to the list š
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Thank you! Such an incredible book!
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Awww what a great list! I love how there is a sentimental story behind each one. Your family seems to be big into books and that is the best. This is such a lovely way to think about this prompt! ā¤ļø
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Thank you! My mom used to read a lot more but not as much these days and the rest of my family does not read but they really embrace my love it of it! They are the best!
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I love all of your choices!! What a great list!!!
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Thank you!
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That’s such a beautiful edition of Breakfast at Tiffanyās! What a lovely gift š
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It really was so thoughtful!
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Ahh! I love The Old Man and the Sea! It seems to be quite a polarizing title, either people love it or hate it, but I definitely fall into the former category. Awesome list š
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Thank you! I completely understand why some people hate it but I just connected with it!
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Well Kristin Harry is a recurring favorite! And I could not stop at 5 LOL
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Hahaha I could have kept on going too!
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Omg yes, the illustrated editions must be protected!
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Of course! Too beautiful!
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Brilliant choices!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Ah how much I love Harry Potter!
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Just the best!
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