My Influential Books

1. The Harry Potter Series

http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Deathly-Hallows-Book/dp/0545139708/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255215478&sr=1-1

2. The Twilight Saga

http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Saga-Collection-Stephenie-Meyer/dp/0316031844/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255215507&sr=1-1

3. A Certain Slant of Light

http://www.amazon.com/Certain-Slant-Light-Laura-Whitcomb/dp/061858532X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255215528&sr=1-1

The Harry Potter Series:

The Harry Potter series had a huge influence on my life. It was the first book that was over 100 pgs that I’d ever read, and the first book of that length that I had ever finished in less than a week. The book took me on a magical journey that I couldn’t escape from. I was completely entranced by the characters, the world and the magic. It was the first time that I’d thought of reading as recreational rather than required. It also got me into using the interent to find other fans like myself and explore the depths of fandom.

The Twilight Saga:

The first time I picked up the book twilight, I thought ‘Great. Another dumb vampire story.’ but I decided to take a chance on it anyway. The storyline was sort of bland and the characters weren’t all that defined and lacking of personality but I enjoyed the concept. Upon reading the next few books the writing got alot better and I started to really enjoy everything about it. It was witty and intelligent and a story of genuine true love which is something that appeals to me and something that I like very much. The series has inspired a fandom just like the Harry Potter series and has influenced my life in that way.

A Certain Slant of Light:

This book was a random find at the library that I ended up really enjoying. It was a can’t put down winner and it was witty and intelligent and made me laugh in all the write places although it had me crying at the end. This book was beautiful.