Top Ten Tuesday / Books I won't let anyone touch

Top Ten Tuesday is a book blog meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week's topic is Books  I won't let anyone touch. Without further to do, let's get to it!

Lobster is the Best Medicine by Liz Climo

This is the cutest book! It's a collection of comics about friendship. One of my closest friends gave me this when I told her I was going to start a book blog. She was, and has never been, anything other than very supportive of me in every way. This is definitely something I'll keep close to my heart. Lobster is the Best Medicine on Goodreads.

Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 

An obvious choice! I grew up reading Harry Potter and wishing I was in that world. I also remember letting a friend borrow the book and they wrote in it! Ever since then I've hated lending books to people. Harry Potter was a favorite childhood series and, as such, I will never let go. J.K. Rowling's author profile on Goodreads.

A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi

This is a fantastic novel, and the copy I own is signed! That's mainly why it's on this list but it's a really good read if you haven't picked it up yet. A Very Large Expanse of Sea on Goodreads.

Looking for Alaska by John Green

A young adult novel centered around the boring, safe world of Pudge, who is sent off to a boarding school where he meets the sexy, wild, screwed-up Alaska Young. I read this I believe in my last year of junior high and it really hit me hard. It's been one of my favorites ever since. Looking for Alaska on Goodreads.

Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer 

OK, I know, I know! Vampires are not supposed to GLITTER. But the Twilight series is sentimental to me because I went through a difficult time during the latter part of high school and the series was a good distraction. I stayed up late reading the books instead of anxiously pacing back and forth across my bedroom, freaking out over the bad experience I couldn't control. Stephenie Meyer's author profile on Goodreads.

'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

'Salem's Lot is probably my all-time favorite horror novel. It's terrifying! I've read many horror stories and 'Salem's Lot is one of the few that actually made me feel scared. It gave me nightmares. It's well-written and super creepy. If you want something that'll make you pee your pants because you're so scared, read this book. 'Salem's Lot on Goodreads.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief is one of those rare novels that you just know is going to be considered a classic in 40 years. It's beautifully written and deeply emotional; it'll tear your heart out and rip it to pieces. When I think about great novels, this is one the books that stands out, which is why it's on my list. The Book Thief on Goodreads.

Anything written by George Orwell

George Orwell is one of my favorite authors, so of course anything written by him will never leave my bookshelves.

Rebecca by Daphne du Marier

It seems like I talk incessantly about this book all the time. It's in my top three favorite novels, so I'll definitely never let anyone borrow it! It's dark and suspenseful and I love it. Rebecca on Goodreads.

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

The last on my list is another classic that you may have been forced to read in school - The Grapes of Wrath. This book is everything, seriously, it epitomizes corporate greed and how strangers come together to help one another. I was balling at the end. I recommend picking this up if you haven't read it yet. The Grapes of Wrath on Goodreads.