Top Ten Tuesdays is a tradition originally started by the Broke and Bookish and now hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Every week a new topic is posted and any book bloggers interested are willing to share their take on that weeks topic.
Naturally, the only color that has earned an entire post in its support is the valuable and purely beautiful color green. After all…
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.”
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Seeing green on a cover is an excellent way of foretelling the beauty and inspiration one might find in that book. The color always gives me a love of life and appreciation for the world around us. As a side note, I am aware that these books have other colors on them as well as green. Green merely brings the aesthetic presentation together. But, I will allow you to judge for yourself if the green truly aids the presentation of the book.
#1 100 Cupboards
This is my all-time favorite book, so it naturally holds a special place in my heart. I love the descriptive language and metaphors used in the book, as well as the emotions it displays and the message it teaches. I have already done a post on this series that I would highly recommend checking out if you are interested. This book is a life-changer!
#2 The Penderwicks in Spring
I love the Penderwicks series. Meant as a children’s book series, I have found it is one of the few reads that is completely timeless. It never gets old to me and is a great story I can depend on when I need a pick-me-up story. This particular one is the last in the series and fast-forwards a few years to show us where the Penderwick family ends up. I love getting to see the characters at older and more mature stages of life. It is a fun ending to a special series.
#3 Unbreakable
This series is a unique fantasy. It really highlights the fight between good and evil which I can appreciate. There are betrayals, magic, friendships, good guys, bad guys, and a classic New York scene. You can see the magic just by looking at the cover!
#4 Clue In the Embers
I have not read this one yet, but it has a cool origin story. One of my friends found it at a thrift store and got it for me as a gift. It is actually one of the original Hardy Boys novels and was printed in 1955. It was used as a library book and still has the borrowing card used in the early 1980s attached inside.
#5 Voyage on the Great Titanic
As a girl, I was fascinated by everything regarding the great ship of the RMS Titanic. This book, a Dear America production, features a diary of a fictional young girl who traveled on the Titanic and survived the crash. I was highly interested in the historical details mentioned in the book, as well as the girl’s powerful story. As a testament to my appreciation of the novel, I still have the book to this day.
#6 Everything Sad is Untrue
This novel recounts a boy’s story of fleeing from Iran with his mother and sister, eventually ending up in Oklahoma. It is written uniquely, mixing timelines, which keeps you engaged. It includes many disturbing or moving details and it is almost impossible not to be affected by the story. It is a tough read that will truly make you think.
#7 Tennis Shoes
Noel Streatfield has several novels regarding children growing up in the first half of the twentieth century. Every single one is a sweet story promoting good morals and exploring a child’s life in a heavily politically charged time. This one is no exception, and I love how we can relate to a little girl who is often overshadowed by her other siblings. We get to cheer her on as she discovers her own talents and self-worth.
#8 For Such a Time As This
I have treasured this book for several years. Not only is it a beautiful cover, but it carries stories from women featured in the Bible, structured to show young girls what a woman of God should look like. The stories are steeped in Biblical truth and written in a manner that is encouraging and easy to understand. Every girl growing up should be gifted this.
#9 A Wind in the Door
I cannot sing enough praises about the Wrinkle in Time series. I love the fun wordplay, stimulating science fiction discussions, and the unique perspective on some Biblical concepts. In this particular one, Charles Wallace has fallen deathly ill and his older sister is the only one who can save him. The story is engaging and eye-opening in some amazing ways.
#10 Pioneer Girl
This book is a particular prize of mine. It is a beautiful masterpiece and the cover is a sight for sore eyes. In addition, the content is fascinating. It is an extensive autobiography about the beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder. There is so much information about her life and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts about her many novels. I highly recommend this as a gift if you know anyone who is a huge fan of her work.