BIR BOOK LIST
(Books I've Read)
Discover My BIR Book List: A Chronicle of Literary Adventures for Books4Movies Enthusiasts!
Welcome to my BIR Book List, a testament to my lifelong literary journey, tailored for all Bookish souls and fans of Book Adaptations. This compilation spans the spectrum of books—from personal picks to library finds, classic reads, and online discoveries on platforms like Wattpad. While completing this list may seem like an ambitious goal, I’m dedicated to documenting my reading odyssey and sharing it with fellow enthusiasts. Join me as I navigate through the pages of captivating stories and embark on an adventure in the world of literature!
– Tia (Founder of Books4Movies)
CLASSIC BIR LIST:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
- Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker by Charles Brockden Brown
- Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
- The Autobiography of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This is a list of the classics.
Unquestionably, most of these books were required reading for school. Although I turned my nose up at being forced to read a book of someone else’s choosing, these are the novels that I actually read all the way through. No cheating involved!
With that being said, there are also many books that I didn’t read all the way though, even though they were “required”
PRINCES, PRINCESS, and KNIGHTS BIR LIST:
- Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
- In the Hands of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
- The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce
- Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
- Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce
- Wolf-Speaker by Tamora Pierce
- Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce
- The Realms of the Gods by Tamora Pierce
- Protector of the Small: First Test by Tamora Pierce
- Page by Tamora Pierce
- Squire by Tamora Pierce
- Lady Knight by Tamora Pierce
- Tricksters Choice by Tamora Pierce
- Tricksters Queen by Tamora Pierce
- Terrier by Tamora Pierce
- Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce
- Mastiff by Tamora Pierce
- The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison
- The Princess and the Bear by Mette Ivie Harrison
- The Princess and the Snowbird by Mette Ivie Harrison
- Princess Academy by Shannon Half
- The Selection by Kiera Cass
- The Elite by Kiera Cass
- The One by Kiera Cass
These are the books I read when I am in a loud or busy environment. They are relatively quick reads with addicting plots and characters. I have re-read many of these royalty-themed books because they are THAT good!!
I would love if the books by Tamora Pierce could be made into a TV Show. There are so many stories and characters that would really enrapture audiences of all ages and cultures. However, it might be hard to get right because of the multiple time frames and characters. Evidently, filmmakers should steer clear of adapting this series, unless they know they can do it right.
GODS and ANGELS BIR LIST:
- Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
- Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
- Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
- Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick
- Fallen by Lauren Kate
- Torment by Lauren Kate
- Passion by Lauren Kate
- Rapture by Lauren Kate
- Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chandler
Let me preface this by saying that I classify “gods” and “Greek” under two different categories. “Gods and Angels” is more biblical.
This is where you’ll find references to fallen angels, Azriel and Lucifer, allusions to Adam and Eve, and more similar concepts. Now, this is not The Bible. These are books loosely inspired by its many stories and modern-day impact.
DYSTOPIAN BIR LIST:
- Divergent by Veronica Roth
- Insurgent by Veronica Roth
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
- Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
- Matched by Ally Conde
- Crossed by Ally Conde
- City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood queen of dystopian stories. Her name and books will forever be considered classic. Additionally, George Orwell’s name will go down in history as a leading dystopian author.
Although Oryx and Crake was written by such an influential author who has produced “classics”, I’m not going to add it to my Classics section because she is still alive. I feel like the classic genre should be for books whose authors have left this world and moved on to another on.
FOLKTALES BIR LIST:
- Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
This section is exceptionally small for one reason: I have a LONG list on paper that I have not yet typed up.
It is a VERY long list.
I had a small obsession with books based on folklore and fairytales for about 2 years in middle and high school. If I were to type all of them up at the same time, I would certainly give myself arthritis.
GREEK BIR LIST:
- The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
- The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
- The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
- The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
- The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan
- The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
- The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
- Oh.My.Gods by Tera Lynn Childs
- Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs
I’m fairly certain that the only Greek based books I’ve read are Percy Jackson, The Odyssey, and Oh.My.Gods. It’s generally a great genre, but it feels like there aren’t enough books in this category. If you have any recommendations for this category, I would love to hear them!
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SCI-FI BIR LIST:
- The Host by Stephanie Meyer
- The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
- Max by James Patterson
- Schools Out Forever by James Patterson
- Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports by James Patterson
- Final Warning by James Patterson
- Fang by James Patterson
- Angel by James Patterson
- Nevermore by James Patterson
- Maximum Ride Forever by James Patterson
- I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
- Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund
- Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
- Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
- Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi
This is about the extent of the Sci-Fi books that I have read. I don’t have forgotten books waiting to be added to the list.
I’m not going to lie, sci-fi is one of my least favorite genres. I’ve only read a few books from this category, and they were leaning more towards magic and fantasy. Space exploration and aliens aren’t my thing.
FANTASY BIR LIST:
- The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
- The Wicked King by Holly Black
- The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas
- Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
- Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas
- The Assassins Blade by Sarah J Maas
- A Court of Thornes and Roses by Sarah J Maas
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas
- A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas
- A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas
- A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas
- The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
- The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
- The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa
- Court of Blood and Bindings by Lisette Marshall
- Lord of Gold and Glory by Lisette Marshall
- An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
- Realm of Khaos by Tia Christine
Fantasy is my FAVORITE genre. Of course, I highly enjoy others, but this category takes the cake!
The magical worlds with a bit of a historical era vibe are where I wish I could be. There’s no better way to escape reality than to read a book that has nothing to do with it.
I have MANY more books to add to this list and I might actually break my website if I try to add them all in at the same time.
I know I’m not the only one with a crazy obsession for fantasy. The worlds obsession with The Witcher, Marvel, and others clearly means that there is a strong desire for more fantasy books and films, especially adaptations!
PARANORMAL BIR LIST:
- Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
- New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
- Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer
- Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
- Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer
- Vampire Academy by Rachelle Mead
- Frostbite by Rachelle Mead
- Blood Promise by Rachelle Mead
- Shadow Kiss by Rachelle Mead
- Spirit Bound by Rachelle Mead
- Last Sacrifice by Rachelle Mead
- Marked by P.C Cast
- Betrayed P.C Cast
- Chosen P.C Cast
- Untamed P.C Cast
- Hunted P.C Cast
- Tempted P.C Cast
- Crave by Tracy Wolff
- Covet by Tracy Wolff
- Crush by Tracy Wolff
- Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
- Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
- Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz
- Lost in Time by Melissa de la Cruz
- Bloody Valentine by Melissa de la Cruz
- Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
- Misguided Angel by Melissa de la Cruz
- NightWorld by L.J. Smith
- Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith
- Spellbinder by L.J. Smith
- Dark Angel by L.J. Smith
- The Chosen by L.J. Smith
- Soulmate by L.J. Smith
- Huntress by L.J. Smith
- Black Dawn by L.J. Smith
- Witchlight by L.J. Smith
- Dark Visions by L.J. Smith
- Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
- Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber
- Vampireville by Ellen Schreiber
- Dance with a Vampire by Ellen Schreiber
- The Coffin Club by Ellen Schreiber
- Royal Blood by Ellen Schreiber
- Love Bites by Ellen Schreiber
- Cryptic Cravings by Ellen Schreiber
- Immortal Hearts by Ellen Schreiber
- Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
- Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
- Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
- Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
- Jealousy by Lili St. Crow
- Betrayals by Lili St. Crow
- Defiance by Lili St. Crow
- Reckoning by Lili St. Crow
- The New Kid by Temple Mathews
- The Sword of Armageddon by Temple Mathews
- The Rising by Temple Mathews
- Thirst by Christopher Pike
- The Dragon Heir by Cindy Williams Chima
- The Warrior Heir by Cindy Williams Chima
- The Wizard Heir by Cindy Williams Chima
- Jessicas Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
- Jessica Rules the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
- Birth of the Pack by Petru Popescu
- Goddess of the Night by Lynne Ewing
- In the Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Demon in my View by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Shattered Mirror by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Midnight Predator by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Persistence of Memory by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Token of Darkness by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- All Just Glass by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Poisontree by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Promises to Keep by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Snakecharm by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Falcondance by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Wolfcry by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
- Wyvernhail by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Vampires, Werewolves, and things that go bump in the night. This genre is home to Twilight.
If you haven’t read my Twilight blogs yet, you really should. I talk all about the adaptations good and bad points and how the series made me into a book nerd.
Indeed, Twilight and the many paranormal books in the world created a whole generation of moody book lovers who would rather dream about being bitten than meeting Prince Charming.
MAGIC BIR LIST:
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowing
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowing
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowing
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowing
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowing
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowing
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows by J.K. Rowing
- City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
- City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
- City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
- City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
- City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare
- City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
- The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
- The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
- The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
- The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis
- Graceling by Kristin Cashore
- Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
- Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia
- Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
- Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer
- Eternity Code by Eoin Colfer
- Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
- Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer
- Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
- Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer
- Last Guardian by Eoin Colfer
- Inkheart by Cornelia Funk
- Inkspell by Cornelia Funk
- Inkdeath by Cornelia Funk
- Witch and Wizard by James Patterson
- The Gift by James Patterson
- Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
- Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
Gotta love a good Witches, Wizards, and Magic story.
Similar to the fantasy genre, magical stories make for great adaptations! Want proof? Just look at Harry Potter. I’m sure J.K Rowling and the filmmakers didn’t realize just how influential magic and wands could be on the modern world.
PIRATES BIR LIST:
- Neverland by Anna Katmore
- Pans Revenge by Anna Katmore
It’s been really hard for me to find a great Pirate series. Most of the pirate stories I’ve read are stand-alone books, which is great for a quick read. At the same time, I prefer long and drawn-out adventures with romance and multiple villains and plot twists spread out across at least 3 books.
SPICY FICTION BIR LIST:
- Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James
- Fifty Shades Darker by E.L James
- Fifty Shades Freed by E.L James
FICTION BIR LIST:
- Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
- The Mediator: Shadowland by Meg Cabot
- The Mediator: Ninth Key by Meg Cabot
- The Mediator: Reunion by Meg Cabot
- The Mediator: Darkest Hour by Meg Cabot
- The Mediator: Haunted by Meg Cabot
- The Mediator: Twilight by Meg Cabot
- The Mediator: Remembrance by Meg Cabot
- The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
- Disenchanted Princess by Julie Linker
- The Shadow Cadets of Pennroyal Academy by M.A Larson
- The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Generally, these books are quick reads that are easy to enjoy, no matter what mood you’re in.
Fun Fact: My go-to reads when I don’t know what to read or if I’m in a reading funk are Twilight and Disenchanted Princess. I can easily read Disenchanted Princess in a day. It’s a great and simple book to get me in the reading rhythm again.
CONCLUSION:
Okay so some of these books aren’t just fiction, they really should be categorized into at least two genres. Instead of making the tough decision to pick a genre, I just threw them into this general category.
For example:
The mediator is paranormal AND romance. I couldn’t pick which one to label the series under, so I’m putting it under the umbrella of “fiction”.
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