Well, all that is about to change, my friends! I've decided to establish "Top Three Friday," in which I will list the three books that--in my opinion--best meet a certain criteria. Obviously, all of these top threes will be utterly subjective and completely limited by what I have read, but I think it might be a fun way to introduce ya'll to a few more books and potentially address some of your reading list questions. In fact, it would be totally awesome if you, loyal readers, suggested topics. No such thing as too bizarre a category: top three contemporary works of fiction that start with the letter "I," top three Renaissance plays not written by Shakespeare, top three stories told from the point-of-view of a young boy with learning disabilities, etc. The possibilities are endless! So without further ado, I give you the inaugural "Top Three."
Top Three Books to Finish on a Plane (in Tears)
Alright, so this maiden top three might seem a little random, but there is a method to my madness. Admittedly, I am a frequent crier, and I cannot even begin to count the number of books that have prompted waterworks. However (and maybe some of you out there can sympathize with this), I can very vividly remember those amazing stories that have provoked that simultaneously awkward and cathartic experience of crying on a plane.
Thus, the following three books have been chosen for several reasons: they are all fast-paced with intriguing storylines, making them easy to read even with the myriad distractions one encounters when traveling; they all exude a certain dreamlike, enchanted tone that perfectly suits the feeling one gets when soaring through clouds; and yes, they have all provoked me to cry as I finished them on a plane.
1. History of Love, Nicole Krauss
2. Norwegian Wood, Haruki Murakami
3. The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger
FYI-All three of these stories are absolutely phenomenal and worth reading, whether or not you have a plane ride in your near future!
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