This week’s Top Ten with The Broke and the Bookish is a freebie so I decided with all my series reading I should share some stand alones that really stood out to me. As much as I love a good series (really I just want more and more Ender and Potter books) sometimes it’s nice to have the complete story in one volume. So here are some of my favorites stand alone books.
- Parallel – A great book that lives out the question what if my life had gone differently. A fun mix of contemporary and light sci-fi.
- Pretty Girl-13 – This book is an intense story of a girl coming back from serious abuse and putting her life back together. A psychological thriller.
- The Sky is Everywhere – One of my favorite contemporary reads. A beautiful story of sisterhood, family, love, and survival.
- Airman – This is such a good midgrade book. Such a wonderful tale about making the best of a bad situation, perseverance, hope, and survival.
- The Host – I know there are rumors of a sequel but this book stands on it’s own. It’s a bit of a slow starter but once it picks up it’s great. Wonderful questions of personal identity, morality and some great romance.
- Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares – Probably the cutest book I have EVER read. A fun light read written journal style between two characters, perfect for book lovers everywhere. Plus some of the most loveable characters I have encountered.
- Forgotten – What if every day you woke up and you couldn’t remember the past? And what if you could remember bits of the future. Instead of “remember” but checking her memories she has to look into what she knows is going on tomorrow. It’s such a fun set up with great characters and interesting twist and just the right amount of romance.
- The Book Thief – Life growing up in Nazi Germany was hard but not without beauty. This tale has it’s share of heart ache but the love and friendship that you get are amazing.
- Ready Player One – If you are a geek you will love this one. Video games, 80’s awesomeness, and adventure. This is such a fun book.
- The Night Circus – I fell in love with this book. It is absolutely beautiful. The story of a mysterious circus which really is the stage for a strange magic competition. I adored watching the circus come together and the romance bloom.
And I also wanted to invite you all to participate in June’s bookish photo challenge just follow the prompts and share related photos on Instagram or Twiter and tag them #rgrphotoaday. Feel free to join in as much or as little as your schedule permits. Also see what everyone has been linking up for May! Follow me on Instagram @raegunramblings.
Lianne @ caffeinatedlife.net says
I <3 The Book Thief and The Night Circus. I’ve been hearing wonderful things about Ready Player One so I hope to check that out at some point (well, your endorsement has definitely had me bumping it up my list a bit ;))
My TTT
Merin @ Read and Reviewed says
I really need to read more stand-alone books. I loved The Book Thief and The Night Circus, and really want to read The Sky is Everywhere. The Host is actually a book one, although none of the others have been released. I own it, but haven’t read it.
My TTT post :)
Kelly @ Belle of the Literati says
Pretty Girl-13 I just finished and LOVED! The Night Circus is one of my favs too and I actually was just thinking about re-reading it soon, SUCH a beautiful story and visualization. The Book Thief–I can’t even talk about how amazing this one is. AND The Sky Is Everywhere is one I have heard SO many good things about I have to pick it up soon!
Alice in Readerland says
I love stand alone books, and I really want to read Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares soon! :) My TTT is Fictional Places I’d Love to Vacation: http://aliceinreaderland.com/2013/05/27/vacation/
Alice @ Alice in Readerland
Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl says
Great topic! I really liked The Host, and I LOVED Dash and Lily! Both are very fun. I kinda want a sequel to The Host… I need to go look some of these up! I’m really liking standalones right now. :) Thanks for visiting my TTT!
– Jana
Alise says
I love when standalones becomes favorites because I find it amazing when one book can be better than an entire series combined. It just means that one book is all the more special!
Alise @ Readers In Wonderland
My Top Ten Tuesday
Lori says
I love The Host, The Night Circus and Forgotten. I really need to get to The Book Thief. I’m ashamed that I haven’t read it yet.
Janina (@Synchro_Reading) says
I really want to check out Parallel, the Book Thief and The Night Circus! :) Awesome list and choice in topic!
Janina
My TTT!
Bonnie says
Oooh, The Sky is Everywhere and Ready Player One! Awesome picks. Also really loved The Host! Thanks so much for stopping by. :)
Bonnie @ Sweet Tidbits
Sash and Em says
Dash and Lily is the PERFECT December read! Loved it!
Amanda says
Oh this would be a really tough one for me because I don’t read a lot of Stand-alones. I am a series girl myself, though the Host is one of my favorite books EVER!
Maggie @ Just a Couple More Pages says
I’m always so torn with stand-alones. I love that the author is leaving the story to be, but I’m always so sad to say goodbye to the characters. Great topic choice! I do wish Jandy Nelson would write another (stand-alone) book.
Rachel Patrick says
I have The Host (read it multiple times and love it), Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares, The Book Thief, and Pretty Girl-13, and want to read them. Although I heard The Book Thief’s a major tearjerker, and I can’t handle for a while after reading TFiOS. Great list though!
Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf
Quinn @ Quinn's Book Nook says
I love standalone novels, but I haven’t read any of these! Dash and Lily is at the top of my TBR list.
Nikki says
Oh man, I love The Night Circus, but I haven’t read any of the rest of those! And I love standalones… Parallel I already own, but haven’t gotten around to reading… same with The Book Thief and The Host. =S I’m definitely going to have to add the rest to my TBR list if they’re not there already.
And I love that Photo-a-Day idea!! :D Sounds like fun, I’ll probably be joining in on a few days for sure!
Epiphany Renee says
I love your topic: I feel there is too much focus on series lately. Also I love The Book Thief (on my list this week) and Ready Player One. I haven’t read the others but I hear great things. Great list.