A Place for Recommendations discussion

Here you list the books that you simply loved and what made them special.

One of my favorites that I can read over and over again:

Watership Down

I first read it in 4th grade, and have read many times since then. Rabbits were my favorite animal when I was little, so that's why it initially appealed to me. It's so much more than just a story about rabbits, though. These rabbits go through a lot, and you really care for them. These rabbits are very human. One of the things I especially loved about this book is the mythology. Richard Adams gave the rabbits a whole culture, and even language. If you've never read this book, you definitely should.

I have read Bridge of Birds so many times, and I totally want to read it again any time I mention it, including right now. A fun, funny, incredible adventure through a mythically rich ancient China. I can't recommend it enough.

This book was so different and utterly compelling. You follow the time traveller as he pops up in his wife's life at different times (so the age-difference changes). A perfect love story. Early-on you know how the story will end (you'll need to read it to find out!), but that doesn't diminish the story whatsoever. Probably my most-recommended book. I adore this book, as does my teenage daughter (as does my friend, I guess, who borrowed it and never returned it!!! ;-)

Janet wrote: "

This book was so different and utterly compelling. You follow the time traveller as he pops up in his wife's life at different times (so the age-diff..."

I adore that book. I loathe romance, but I adore that book. It took forever for me to read it because it was a romance, but it's brilliant. My husband and I both love it actually. It's sort of our book. You know, like how some couples have a song?