Jo Grey
What are your favorite books of all time?Answer
When you think back on every book you've ever read, what are some of your favorites? These can be from any time of your life – books that resonated with you as a kid, ones that shaped your personality as a teen, or ones that inspired you. Whatever conditions you want. These are your favorites after all.
1971 • 16 Readers • 216 pages • 3.7
2023 • 22 Readers • 296 pages • 4.3
2024 • 44 Readers • 433 pages • 5
Why this book?
A breathtaking re-imagining of the life of Christ through the eyes of John the Apostle, as Christ's lover
2015 • 1,025 Readers • 400 pages • 4
#5 of 17 in Enderverse: Publication Order
1999 • 609 Readers • 469 pages • 4.2
Why this book?
A great "sequel" to Ender's Game from the perspective of Bean, Ender's right-hand man. Card manages to re-tell the story of the sci-fi bestseller without it feeling boring or repetitive.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo
1830 • 2,533 Readers • 1,276 pages • 4.3
Why this book?
Rambling, ambitious, and a great story (or five).
1904 • 1 Reader • 315 pages
Why this book?
Green Mansions opened my eyes to the beauty of both the natural world and classic literature.
2011 • 424 Readers • 88 pages • 4.1
Why this book?
Brain-bending, shot through with existential despair and questions of theology.
Why this book?
Heartbreakingly beautiful story of two homeless teens in London who have only each other. Fleet's characters are so real I felt as though I knew them personally.
Why this book?
Another story with a vibrant, believable main character that I fell in love with.
Why this book?
Funny and lighthearted YA superhero romp.
#1 of 2 in St. Leibowitz
1959 • 925 Readers • 334 pages • 3.9
Why this book?
Just a deeply weird sci-fi story informed by Catholicism and the Christian apocalypse.
52 Readers • 378 pages • 4
Why this book?
This book taught me I was strong.
2022 • 41 Readers • 320 pages • 3.8
Why this book?
Strange and gorgeous story of a boy born with a bird in his chest. The longing for freedom and normality in this story was so poignant.
1973 • 1,865 Readers • 399 pages • 4.2
Why this book?
Who doesn't love The Princess Bride?
1980 • 40 Readers • 920 pages • 4
Why this book?
I bought this book from my bookseller grandmother as a teenager, and it taught me to value writing from the past. My hardcover copy is literally falling apart from many re-reads.
2024 • 68 Readers • 240 pages • 3.4
Why this book?
Hilarious tale of the heist of St. Nicholas' bones. Queer and joyfully wry
2023 • 216 Readers • 358 pages • 4
Why this book?
One of the books I credit for getting me back into reading.
2024 • 13 Readers
Why this book?
Even the worst of us are human and have inherent worth. This love story between Satan and Judas Iscariot hurt my heart and made me realize that we all have a place and a purpose.
2017 • 145 Readers • 207 pages • 3.9
Why this book?
Delightfully queer romance between a (now-grown) Peter Pan and his nemesis
Why this book?
A shimmering, celestial romance between Lucifer and Michael the Archangel that leaves your heart bruised
2022 • 34 Readers • 139 pages • 4
Why this book?
Sardonic and witty to the max!
2023 • 93 Readers • 496 pages • 3.7
Why this book?
Fun, funny, and oh so British.
2020 • 4 Readers • 256 pages • 5
Why this book?
Hello Now truly took my breath away. It is unfair how good at writing Jenny Valentine is.
Why this book?
The book that taught me to think creatively when faced with challenges. "The enemy's gate is down."