6 Great Books You Might Have Missed

Whenever I hear of someone re-reading a book because she loved it so much the first time around, I always think, I should do that, too.  I wouldn't have ever done so when I was younger because my memory was pretty sharp back then.  Nowadays, not so much.  Also, I seem to add books to my wish list faster than I can read.  That list keeps growing and growing.  Anyway, below are books I would include as my all time favorites and are definitely worthy of a re-read.




The first novel I picked up by John Irving was The Cider House Rules as it was being made into a movie and I always read the book before seeing the movie.  This book was originally published in 1985 and then released again in the late '90s because of the movie.

"The Cider House Rules is set in rural Maine in the first half of the twentieth century. The novel tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch–saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud’s, ether addict and abortionist. This is also the story of Dr. Larch’s favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted."




I enjoyed Irving's writing style and storytelling so much after reading The Cider House Rules that I looked for other books written by him.  I've read many Irving books and A Prayer for Owen Meany is by far my favorite.  I didn't want this book to end and, for me, that's the sign of an incredible read.  While this is the story of the friendship between two boys, the book has a theme of faith, religion and spirituality.




I read She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb a few years after it came out in the '90s.  The internet wasn't really a thing back then.  You never heard anyone say, "Just google it!"  I actually don't think Google had even been created at that point.  I remember everyone being shocked to discover Wally Lamb was actually a man.  Ha ha.  Everyone's read this one, right?  If you haven't, add it to your list.




She's Come Undo was such a great book, I was excited to read Lamb's next novel, I Know This Much Is True.  Again, another fantastic book.  I love books that pull you in and hold you.




I know many readers aren't fans of Stephen King for a variety of reasons, mainly his terrifying and gruesome stories, but he truly is a great writer.  I began reading Stephen King in high school and I haven't stopped.  I would highly recommend 11/22/63 to anyone.  You do not have to be a fan of his to enjoy it.  I even gave my copy to Grammy to read and I would never, ever recommend any other Stephen King books to her.




This book is about stillbirth and just so wonderfully written.  If I could ever write a book, I would want it to be like this.


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