Weekly Geeks #3 - Childhood Memories

I read a lot when I was a kid - I mean A LOT! I wasn't into sports. I didn't hang out too much with the neighborhood kids. I spent time in my room reading. I am almost afraid to admit that most of the books I read didn't make much of an impression on me - because I can't remember them at all. But, I have managed to drag a few from the dark recesses of my brain.

Nancy Drew

I loved these books. I never actually had the entire set, but I remember those yellow covers well. I have no idea how many books in this series I actually read, but I devoured every one I could get my hands on.

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

I read this book as a preteen. It tells the story of a Dutch family, the Ten Booms, and their lives during World War II. The Ten Booms, tired of the atrocities they witnessed around them, managed to build a secret room in their home to hide Jews during Nazi raids. Unfortunately, they were eventually arrested and sent to concentration camps.

This was my first glimpse into Nazi Germany, and it has fascinated me ever since.


The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

I read the entire set of the Chronicles of Narnia - from Prince Caspian to The Last Battle. I have never been a big fantasy reader, but I loved these! As an adult, I bought the boxed set and reread them.

I'm anxious to find out what everyone else remembers!