Top Ten Tuesday # 5: Books I'm thankful for

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The Topic for this Tuesday is 'Thanksgiving Freebie'. I'm going to talk about the 10 books/series I'm thankful for and what they taught me. I warn you people! This is going to be a slightly emotional post!

1.The Harry Potter Series

There are more than a 100 reasons to love Harry Potter. One of the biggest being that I've reread the series about 5 times and yet I know the next time I read the books, I'll learn another valuable lesson. I read the books as a kid but they resonate with me even now. Harry Potter taught me the importance of friendship and love, to stand up for the things I believed in, and that bravery wasn't the absence of fear but rather facing the fear even when I'm afraid. The series gave me realistic and strong heroines to root for; Hermione, Ginny, Mrs.Weasley, and Luna. Hermione taught me that it's okay if not awesome to be a know-it-all and to never dumb yourself down for anyone. Ginny taught me that Bold is Beautiful. Mrs.Weasley taught me one doesn't have to be of blood to be family and Luna taught me that being different is not bad.

2.Percy Jackson and The Olympians

Percy Jackson taught me anyone could be a hero. Annabeth taught me knowledge is a powerful weapon. Grover taught me that belief is everything. Nico taught me that family doesn't define you. Silena taught me that love can conquer. 

3. Vampire Academy Series

Rose Hathaway taught me that it's okay to think of yourself without feeling selfish or guilty. She taught me the importance of friendship. She taught me body positivity. She taught me that humor and sass in the face of fear goes a long way. This series was the first series I ever loved that featured vampires.

4. The hunger Games Trilogy

The girl on fire taught me to never give up on the people you love. Peeta taught me to be kind. Cinna taught me you can be rebellious without actually fighting. This series taught me that even a wildfire starts with a single spark. It taught me that the smallest act of kindness can go a long way. 

5.Flawed

This book surprised me by how much it affected me. I'm eagerly waiting for the second book Perfect. This book taught me that to be human is to be flawed and perfection is but a relative term. This book taught me that setbacks make you stronger and wiser.

6. The Last Song

My favourite Nicholas sparks book taught me there are many kinds of Love. It taught me that the smallest things can make one happy and that things aren't always as they seem to be. This book taught me that music can really and truly heal.

7. Divergent Series

Despite the fact that this series pulled my heart out and had me grieving for so long, I can't deny the things it taught me.It taught me it's good to be different. Tris Prior taught me that to be selfless and to be brave are at times one and the same. She taught me that it's good to follow your heart. Four taught me it is okay to have fears. the series taught me that life isn't always fair.

8. Eat Pray Love

This beautiful book taught me so many things! The story taught me that pleasure is as important a part of life as anything else. It taught me never to feel guilty about enjoying food and love and that sometimes food can be love. It taught me that food can fill more that just your stomach; sometimes it can fill your heart. It taught me the importance of doing nothing. It taught me the importance of finding oneself and spending time with oneself. It taught me that love is complicated but beautiful. 

9.What Nancy Drew taught me

My favourite childhood heroine taught me that girls can be what they want. She taught me that a girl can kick ass in heels. Bess taught me that loving fashion and dressing up doesn't make a person shallow. George taught me that the key to happiness is to follow your heart. The trio taught me what it is to be a good friend.

10. What reading has taught me

I'm thankful for books. Books have taught me so much that I can't even put in words. Books taught me to see things from another's eyes. Books taught me to empathize with people and encouraged me to learn new things. Reading has taught me that words are the most powerful weapons. Words can hurt and heal; words can save and destroy.

So what's on your Top Ten Tuesday? Comment and leave a link below so I can return the favour!