The Mary Sue Books and More Club discussion

Ok, we picked a great theme for November. Since November is Thanksgiving in the US, we are going for a "thankfulness" theme. It's a rather open theme, but that's what makes it fun! The plan is, a book or author that you are thankful for. It could be a book that opened a new genre for you, the book that made reading fun again, a book you think every single person should read once... the possibilities are endless. This thread will be open today (10/26) through Sunday (11/1)

*Reminder- if you posted a suggestion for a book on the thread where we discussed themes, it needs to go here too so we can add it to the poll.

I'll go first.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It's my favorite of the HP books, which are ALL among my favorite books. I bonded with my best friend (of almost 16 years now) over these books, I read them to my son, I went on dates to the movies, Harry Potter is extremely important to me and I am thankful for these books that have had such an impact on my life.

Can't wait to see the other suggestions!

Jennifer wrote: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It's my favorite of the HP books, which are ALL among my favorite books."

Who isn't thankful for Harry Potter?

I'll nominate The Handmaid's Tale because it was my first taste of dystopia and feminism, even if I may not even have realized it at the time. Also, even if I may not have realized it at the time, this book opened a part of my soul. Thank you, Margaret Atwood. I haven't read it in so long, that I know it's time for a re-read and I wonder how much more I'll get from it now.

Anita wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It's my favorite of the HP books, which are ALL among my favorite books."

Who isn't thankful for Harry Potter?

I'll nominate [book:The Hand..."

I read it in 7th grade and couldn't possibly have grasped the importance of it. It also seems timely and appropriate as a Mary Sue read!

I've been wanting to read the Handmaid's Tale for awhile now. Harry Potter is a landmark of an entire generation & I just got the illustrated one.

I'd probably put in the Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe. It was the first fantasy type book I ever read. Actually it was the first book I ever was able to finish. It took me a long time to learn to read & it was the first I could read by myself without help from a parent or reading teacher so it holds a very special place in my heart.

Rivers of London (Midnight Riot in U.S.) by Ben Aaronovitch. I'm thankful for this books because I wasn't in a good place when I picked it up. It was the first impulse buy I made after finally admitting and seeking help for depression, and sitting reading it in the park was the first time in months that I managed to really relax, enjoy myself, and forget about all my crap.
Also I'm thankful for it because it's an urban fantasy series where the police (generally) act like real police with established procedures and professionalism, the protagonist is mixed race, micro-aggressions are noted and called out, and London is presented as actually multicultural (looking at you, Sherlock). It's not quite so good on gender, and the second book hands the protagonist the idiot ball, but the rest of the series is great.

These are some really great books and I love the stories behind your choices. This poll is going to be seriously hard!

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth. This was the first book I read about a MOGAI character after I realized I was was definitely not straight so it has a very special place in my heart. I love it. It's kind of heavy but (spoiler alert, I guess) the ending is positive.

Terpsgrl32 wrote: " Harry Potter is a landmark of an entire generation & I just got the illustrated one."

So jealous. I've been dying to buy this, but want to drive to an actual bookstore to flip through it first.

I love how books are such friends and teachers to us. I hope we get plenty of suggestions and votes!

I was very lucky & my comic shop order exactly one copy & I showed up just as they were putting on a shelf.