# My favorite books Created On: 01-19-2024 08:57 am Up:: [[Reading (MOC)]] Tags:: #note/evergreen🌲 Topics:: Related:: [[Lola’s favorite books]] --- ## Pick 3 If I had to choose my favorite 3 of all time, they’d have to be: 1. [[God Emperor of Dune (Book)]] 2. [[Meditations (Book)]] 3. ## All 5 Star Ratings This list is reserved for my “5 Star Reads”, which I give out sparingly, holding it to an exceptionally high bar. The criteria for a 5-star is subjective, but it either: 1. fundamentally alters my perspective, whether on myself or the world, or 2. leaves me [[Read books that leave you musing|timelessly musing]]. I’ve considered only purchasing physical copies of books that reach this placement, especially special edition ones, like Folio Society versions or 1st publication originals, as a memento of my favorite reads, to pass down to [[Lola]] and my (possible) grandchildren; *my essential library*. | Book | Times Read | Acquired Special Edition? | | ---------------------------------- | :--------: | ------------------------- | | [[Meditations (Book)]] | 1 | ✅ | | [[What Makes Sammy Run (Book)]] | 1 | | | [[Dune (Book)]] | 1 | ✅ | | [[The Metamorphosis (Book)]] | 1 | | | [[God Emperor of Dune (Book)]] | 1 | | | [[1984 (Book)]] | 1 | | | [[Small Things Like These (Book)]] | 1 | |