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Best Books to Read Right Now: Must-Read Bestsellers & Reader Favorites

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Whether you're searching for your next page-turning novel, a life-changing personal development book, or an inspiring read to add to your collection, this curated book list has something for every reader. These highly recommended books combine timele...
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Romance novels

Looking for your next unputdownable love story? This curated selection features the absolute best romance novels that are completely worth the hype. Add these highly recommended romance books to your TBR list ASAP.
 
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This was a light, fun read. Definitely perfect for bringing along to the pool or beach. A contemporary romance about a jaded, directionless woman in her twenties who moves back home and falls for her new neighbor, a grounded single dad, exploring the...
Daddy Issues: A Novel (Dial Delights)
 
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It took me a short time to finish this book. Super fast read, fun, and romantic. It’s a steamy paranormal romance novel about a late-presenting omega wolf shifter, Tess, who discovers her new identity while renovating a lodge owned by a grumpy alpha,...
The Mating Game
 
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Great summer read. I enjoyed it. This is a contemporary romance novel, focusing on a married couple, Roz and Vin, who struggle to reconnect after a traumatic accident.
No Matter What: A Hearts of New York Novel
 
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I didn’t want to put it down. Definitely recommend. This is a second-chance romance novel about former roommates June and Adam who must live together in a New York City brownstone for a month to inherit it, forcing them to confront their past estrang...
It's Different This Time
 
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It’s a longer read but has a lot of depth to it. A sports romance novel, featuring Premier League footballer Asher Donovan and former ballerina Scarlett DuBois, who is his rival's sister. The plot follows their forced proximity during summer training...
The Striker (Deluxe Edition) (Gods of the Game, 1)
 
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A long book but a feel-good read. This a contemporary small-town romance novel about a romance author, Hazel Hart, who moves to the quirky town of Story Lake, PA, to overcome writer's block, impulsively buying a fixer-upper house and getting involved...
Story of My Life: Small-Town Romantic Comedy
 
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For your summer TBR list. A forbidden, enemies-to-lovers romance about a widow, Sloane, who finds herself falling for her late husband's best friend, Dominic, the man she's always disliked. The story explores themes of love after loss, second chances...
Restore Me (Standard Edition) (New Haven, 1)
 
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USA Today bestselling author. This is a small-town romantic suspense novel set in Kentucky, featuring a grumpy ex-cop, Grant Foxx, and a fiery woman in witness protection, Laney Young, whose secrets and forced proximity ignite a steamy, slow-burn rom...
Bourbon & Lies: Steamy Small-Town Romance
 
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#1 New York Times bestselling author. This is a contemporary romance novel about a runaway bride, Naomi Witt, who gets stranded in the small town of Knockemout, Virginia, and must rely on a grumpy, bearded barber named Knox Morgan for help, leading t...
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout)

Psychological thrillers

Looking for psychological thriller books that actually live up to the hype? Look no further. This collection is packed with top thriller novels and suspenseful reads.
 
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This is a very fast-paced, addictive read with fun twists. A bestselling psychological thriller about Millie Calloway, a housemaid with a criminal past who takes a job for the wealthy but troubled Winchester family, only to find herself entangled in ...
The Housemaid

Self-help guides

Ready to level up your life and mindset? This section is packed with actionable self-help guides and life-changing books that offer real, practical strategies for personal transformation.
 
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New York Times Bestseller. A self-help book that offers a "no-nonsense" guide to radical self-love, using the author's personal stories.
Be Your Own Bestie: Guide to Self-Treatment
 
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#1 New York Times Bestseller. A popular self-help book that tackles common lies women tell themselves, such as "I'll start tomorrow" or "I am defined by my weight," and offers personal anecdotes and practical advice to overcome them.
Girl Wash Your Face

Cookbooks

Hungry for something new? Skip the endless scroll for meal ideas. This section is packed with must-have cookbooks that deliver flavor without the fuss.
 
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Easy and delicious one pot meals. A collection of over 70 recipes for one-pot meals, including savory dishes, desserts, soups, and stews, with guidance on selecting and caring for a Dutch oven.
The Dutch Oven Cookbook: Best Pot Recipes
 
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One pan meals for everyday dinners. A cookbook featuring 75 complete, one-dish meals made in a cast iron skillet, organized by protein, with recipes for various skill levels and occasions, plus guidance on skillet care.
Cast Iron Skillet One-Pan Meals: 75 Recipes
 
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Comfort food classics with a modern twist. A modern soul food cookbook featuring 100+ elevated Southern and Creole comfort food recipes.
Super Soul Food with Cousin Rosie: 100+ Twists
 
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This book includes simple recipes, handmade decorations, and tips for entertaining.
Scandinavian Gatherings: 70 Hygge Recipes
 
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A cookbook dedicated to veganizing classic Cajun and Creole cuisine, featuring over 130 plant-based recipes for dishes like jambalaya, gumbo, and beignets, with many gluten-free options.
The Cajun Vegan Cookbook: Modern Cajun & Southern
 
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A cookbook and nutrition guide that provides 75 recipes and a plan to combat chronic inflammation through diet, focusing on whole foods like vegetables, fruits, lean proteins (fish, legumes), and healthy fats, while using anti-inflammatory herbs and ...
Anti-Inflammatory Eating Made Easy: 75 Recipes
 
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If you love avocado as much as I do then this book is for you. It’s a cookbook featuring over 70 recipes that go beyond guacamole, showcasing avocados in dishes from breakfast to dessert, like waffles, noodles, and even key lime pie, while also provi...
An Avocado a Day: 70+ Delicious Recipes
 
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A cookbook focused on making low-sodium diets delicious, featuring 115 recipes for homemade condiments, spice blends, and meals, with daily plans under 2,000mg of sodium.
Low Sodium, Big Flavor: Heart-Healthy Cookbook
 
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I love beans and love simple recipes. This book has both. It’s a cookbook that offers creative, versatile recipes using beans for all meals, from breakfast smoothies to hearty dinners, emphasizing their nutritional and budget-friendly benefits.
Easy Beans: High-Protein, High-Fiber Recipes
 
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Discover the art and science of mindful eating. Transform your relationship with food and develop healthy eating habits with practical advice and 30 nutritious recipes from a registered dietitian.
Mastering Mindful Eating: 30 Recipes & Self Care
 
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45 recipes that highlight tahini and sesame in both sweet and savory dishes, from hummus and deviled eggs to desserts like chocolate miso whoopie pies.
Open Sesame: 45 Sweet & Savory Tahini Recipes
 
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A cookbook featuring 50 simple recipes for using einkorn, an ancient, low-gluten grain, in everyday cooking and baking, from breads and pastas to grain bowls and desserts, with practical tips for home cooks transitioning from conventional wheat.
Einkorn Made Easy: 50 Simple Recipes
 
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Love vegetables and always looking for a wider variety of recipes for breakfast. This is a cookbook that offers over 100 recipes to incorporate more vegetables into breakfast, moving beyond traditional cereal and yogurt.
Veggies for Breakfast: 100 Plant Recipes

Gardening books

Ready to get your hands dirty? Skip the guesswork and grow with confidence. This section is packed with must-have gardening books and practical plant care guides that deliver real, root-level results.
 
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A comprehensive guide for home gardeners on how to prune trees, shrubs, and other plants for health and beauty.
Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning, 3rd Ed
 
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A definitive guide to organic gardening in the Pacific Northwest.
Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades: Organic Gardening Guide
 
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A guide for home gardeners, especially urban dwellers, that connects growing vegetables with cooking them, featuring 50 profiles of common edibles with planting, harvesting, and storage tips, plus 50 recipes to use the harvest, including unusual part...
Grow Cook Eat: Guide to Growing 50 Veggies