the books that changed me and the way i look at things.

Anyone who knows me well enough knows that I love to read.  When I was younger, around 10 or 11 there was a time that I ditched going outside to play with my friends after school to stay in and finish the book I was reading that week. It got to a point where my mom was a little worried about me, but my reading level was at a 9th grade level by the time I entered 5th grade. I loved the idea of escaping my life and entering another. I used to get so attached to the characters, and it would almost feel like I was in the book.

My life has gotten a little busy, and I haven’t picked up many books in a while. Here are my top favorites out of the many books I’ve read in the last 16 years and a little insight on each one. Enjoy.

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell: Someone who played a very important role in my life recommended this book to me, and I’m really glad I decided to read it. I could relate to it at the time which I really loved. I enjoy books that I can relate to. It’s pretty much about two teenagers who are in love and they face some obsolesces. I love it because it’s so innocent and sweet. It’s definitely one you will cry with, so get the tissues ready.

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven: WOW, this is actually a great book. It’s very symbolic and it deals with issues that not many people like to talk about(you’ll have to read it yourself to get what I’m saying.) It made me cry a whole gallon of tears. It is definitely the book that has made me cry the most. I just really like Jennifer Niven’s writing style, and how you kinda have to figure some things out. It keeps it interesting.

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur: Okay seriously, this book changed my life. I read it at a time where I was going through a lot. It really helped me to realize that in the end I’m going to be okay. It in a way helped me find self love for myself. I recommend this to anyone who just needs to be uplifted honestly. It’s a very empowering book.

I have so many other favorite books, but these are just the ones that mean the most to me. I think I want to start a series where I go into greater detail about my favorite books, and how they have impacted my life. I just want to take a second and say thank you to the women that created these works of art. Thank you.

Author: Victoria Jerde

Victoria Jerde is a writer who enjoys long walks through forgotten mine fields, cutting her hair spontaneously, and reading books that make her cry for no reason. She likes to spend all her money on face masks that probably don't make a recognizable difference, and she is also the type of person to lose everything that she owns. Her favorite hobbies include waking up at two in the morning because she thought of something to write about, sewing clothes when she gets stressed out, and being a fake IG model because hey, why not? View all posts by Victoria Jerde