Chris has been rambling about books for 2.5 years on his blog, Biblio Nerd Reflections. He loves to read fantasy, science fiction, romance, historical fiction, queer stories, or any combination of those genres. He also collects comics and is obsessed with LEGO. He lives in Shreveport, LA with his wife and their pets.
Only 2.5 years? He’s only been at this 2.5 years and is as good as he is? Wow. Also, this whole time I thought it was “Biblionerd”, it’s odd how much his spacing is messing with me. The thing his bio doesn’t state is that he has probably the best rating system around—I sometimes question how he applies it (and am sure he would think the same about mine), but it’s something that book bloggers should try to emulate. I’m talking too much about him and not letting him get on with his list, full of good books and it features one of the best strategies in this series.
While I hope to never be stranded on a deserted island because it sounds awful, having my favorite books might make the experience at least marginally better. Maybe? Probably not. Regardless, I do have some favorite books that I’d love to have along with me. At the very least, I’d be able to re-visit some of my favorite characters before dying of hunger or thirst, which I guess is a win. If I’m lucky enough to get rescued before death takes me, these stories would help ease the never-ending boredom, too. So, without further ado, here are my top 5 books (in no particular order) I’d want with me if I was stranded on a deserted island:
1. The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (50th Anniversary One-Volume Edition) – How could I not put THE LORD OF THE RINGS on this list? It would give me hours upon hours of enjoyment, and this edition includes all three books, which is probably cheating a bit, but oh well. I love this story and these characters so much, and I’d definitely want it on an island with me because I could read it over and over again.
2. The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez – This book is one of my more recent favorites. It is so unique and completely enthralling. I can totally see myself getting lost in the words and forgetting about being isolated on an island, at least for a while.
3. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer – This is one of my favorite YA books I’ve ever read. The twist absolutely shattered me, and I’ve always wanted to go back and read it again knowing how it all ends. It is also quite existential in nature and focused on the importance of human connection, which would likely fit my mood while stranded on an island.
4. A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon – I loved THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE by this author, but I haven’t had a chance to read this standalone prequel yet. I figured I needed at least one book I haven’t read, and this is one I’m really looking forward to reading. Who says I can’t go on a new adventure while stuck on an island? I know this book will definitely take me on one!
5. The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic by F. T. Lukens – This book is just so ridiculous and fun, which is kind of lacking in my other picks. I’d definitely be reading this one anytime I needed a laugh or to pull myself out of a bad mood.
Those are the five books I’d want on a deserted island with me. I tried to focus mostly on standalones because not having the whole series would annoy me. Many of the books are also chonkers and could be used as weapons, if needed. 🙂
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