https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic from the good old days to the just-as-good new days en-us 2023-01-28 16:57:20 UTC 2025-10-05 15:30:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884211 My parents had to read this to me twice every night before bed, up until the old age of five (I shamelessly still flip through it).]]> 2023-01-28 16:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884211 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884290 This is the first book that intensely evoked my five senses. As a child, I genuinely felt like I was tasting the pasta, which was an out-of-body reading experience.]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884290 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884372 Each chapter ended on a chilling cliff-hanger. Pulled on my heartstrings like no book ever has.]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884372 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884440 Cute characters, cute message, cute ending.]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884440 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884523 Taught me the alphabet ~with style~]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884523 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884570 As general as this statement seems, THIS BOOK REVOLUTIONIZED MY ENTIRE WORLD PERSPECTIVE. I could talk about this book for hours and hours. Its comments on childhood and the lack of imagination in the adult world made me vow to never lose sight of my creativity. I read this book in French, which is pretty cool.]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884570 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884654 Such a sad and twisted plot, written so beautifully. The fact that this is based on the author's childhood is unfathomable. Made me reflect on how thankful I am to have a loving family, but it left a residue of sadness over my heart.]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884654 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884703 The most unsatisfying and heart-shattering ending of all time. I couldn't read anything for a week afterward because I was so upset with Marcus Zusak for giving my beloved characters an undeserving ending. The fact that this novel was written with Death as the narrator was so unique. Another all-time favorite. ]]> 2023-01-28 17:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884703 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884865 This book is the genesis of my wild imagination. Even the cover has the capacity to hit me with a wave of nostalgia.]]> 2023-01-28 17:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459884865 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885107 This book, with its perplexing symbolism and confusing character names, made me feel like a detective as I decoded a book which seemed to be written in tongues. Once I deciphered what each symbol represented, I realized that Toni Morrison is an absolute genius.]]> 2023-01-28 17:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885107 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885194 The book in my attic that never collects dust. I cannot help but read it and romanticize my life in NYC during the first four years of my life.]]> 2023-01-28 17:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885194 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885247 Ah, yes: the era of my life when these books convinced me that I was going to be a fairy when I grew up. So whimsical.]]> 2023-01-28 17:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885247 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885520 Dystopian books were all-the-rage in fifth grade...and little did I know that I would read every single PJ sequel up until I graduated middle school. I am now a Greek mythology connoisseur. ]]> 2023-01-28 17:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885520 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885561 This was the first book to ever make me cry both sad and happy tears. Gave me a new appreciation for disabilities and taught me to drop any pre-conceived notions before I judge characters.]]> 2023-01-28 17:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885561 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885609 The only novel that I can re-read without getting sick of it. All-time favorite book, no contesters.]]> 2023-01-28 17:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459885609 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459917721 My first-ever friends. In my mind, I was the third-member of their trio.]]> 2023-01-28 18:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2459917721 sufrinr https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2460367509 This book sparked my love for split-narrative novels and is the epitome of a true coming-of-age novel. I grew up right along with these characters.]]> 2023-01-29 15:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sufrinr/nk1s2gkkdqd0d2ic/wish/2460367509