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My Bookshelf Essentials: Fiction, Classics & More
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items These books are a list of literary treasures—novels, classics, and thought-provoking reads that inspire, entertain, and stay with you long after the last page. Most have been made into movies and TV series.
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Timeless Classic Literature
Stories That Stay With Me
This section of books are what I consider absolute essentials—stories that have stayed with me long after the last page. From literary classics and historical dramas to modern masterpieces and timeless favorites, each title here is rich with unforget...
I love this book because it’s a fast-paced psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists, dark secrets, and nonstop suspense. This addictive bestseller pulls you into a tense domestic world filled with manipulation, unreliable characters, an...
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
I love this book because it’s an addictive psychological thriller that escalates tension, deception, and mind-bending twists to a whole new level. This fast-paced sequel delivers dark domestic suspense, unreliable characters, shocking revelations, an...
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
I love this book because it blends family secrets, romance, mystery, and beautifully flawed characters all in one story. I love how Moriarty creates an atmospheric setting on Scribbly Gum Island, where the infamous “Munro Baby Mystery” lingers throug...
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty
I love this book because it is a heartfelt story of love, loss, and second chances that stays with you long after the last page. Family drama, romance, and raw emotion. Mother-daughter bonds, secrets, and a love story full of depth and emotion. A bea...
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
I love this book because it is a heartbreaking yet empowering story about love, resilience, and choosing yourself. An emotional novel that shows the courage it takes to break cycles and find hope. A love story that’s as much about healing as it is ab...
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
I love this book because it is a deeply emotional, unforgettable novel about redemption, forgiveness, motherhood, and the power of second chances. I love this book because it tells a raw and heartbreaking story that explores how one mistake can chang...
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
I love this book because it is a dark, addictive psychological thriller that completely pulls you into a world of secrets, obsession, suspense, and shocking twists. I love this book because it blends romance, mystery, and psychological drama in a way...
Verity by Colleen Hoover
I love this book because it is a witty, empowering story about a brilliant woman breaking barriers in the 1960s. Elizabeth Zott is unforgettable—smart, funny, and determined to change the world. A mix of humor, heart, and feminism wrapped in brillian...
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
I love this book because it is a haunting, suspenseful story about family, fear, and the unknown. Unsettling and thought-provoking—domestic drama meets creeping dread. A chilling look at trust, survival, and the fragility of modern life. Atmospheric,...
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
I love this book because it is a whimsical fairytale of courage, kindness, and adventure on strange seas. Sanderson’s most enchanting tale—filled with humor, heart, and magic. A clever heroine, a whimsical journey, and a story that feels timeless. An...
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
I love this book because it is a haunting road-trip fantasy where old gods battle the new. Myth, magic, and modern life collide in Gaiman’s masterpiece. Strange, beautiful, and thought-provoking—an epic unlike any other. A dark, imaginative tale abou...
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
I love this book because it's haunting mix of myth, magic, and modern life. A dark, beautiful story that makes me rethink faith and belief. I love how Gaiman turns a road trip into an epic mythological journey. This book lingers because it’s strange,...
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
I love this book because it's witty, clever take on the apocalypse. A hilarious yet heartfelt story about friendship, fate, and saving the world. I love how it blends humor, fantasy, and sharp social commentary. This book is pure joy—quirky character...
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman
I love this book because it's a whimsical fairytale magic and timeless charm. A romantic, enchanting adventure that feels like stepping into a dream. I love how Gaiman weaves starlight, love, and danger into pure wonder. A beautifully written modern ...
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
I love this book because it's an eerie mix of childhood wonder and dark fantasy. A creepy, magical tale that proves bravery comes in small packages. I love how Coraline shows courage, curiosity, and heart in a strange new world. A beautifully unsettl...
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
I love this book because it's bringing ancient myths to life with Gaiman’s wit and wonder. A captivating retelling that makes Norse gods feel both timeless and human. I love how it blends myth, humor, and heart in unforgettable stories. A magical jou...
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
I love this book because it's dark, thrilling tales that feel deliciously gothic. A chilling collection that brings Victorian horror and mystery to life. I love how it captures the eerie, sensational spirit of old penny dreadfuls. Spooky, dramatic, a...
Penny Dreadfuls: Sensational Tales of Terror
I love this book because it's enchanting, dreamlike atmosphere that feels like magic. A spellbinding story where love, mystery, and illusion collide. I love how every page feels like stepping into a beautifully crafted dream. Whimsical, romantic, and...
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
I love this book because it's labyrinth of stories within stories—pure book lover’s magic. A dreamy, poetic tale that feels like wandering through a secret library. I love how it celebrates stories, love, and the mysteries of imagination. Lush, encha...
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
I love this book because it's breathtaking blend of nature, mystery, and resilience. A haunting, lyrical story of survival, loneliness, and hope. I love how Kya’s journey shows strength, love, and connection to the wild. Atmospheric, emotional, and u...
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
I love this book because it's sharp, unflinching look at secrets, trauma, and survival. A dark, twisty thriller that kept me hooked until the very last page. I love how Ani’s story is raw, vulnerable, and fiercely compelling. Book , unsettling, and u...
Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll
I love this book because it's brilliant twists and dark, addictive storytelling. A psychological thriller that redefined the genre—sharp, chilling, unforgettable. I love how it keeps me questioning every motive, every truth, every page. Twisted, grip...
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
I love this book because it's a dark, atmospheric mystery and razor-sharp writing. A haunting thriller that digs deep into family secrets and trauma. I love how it’s unsettling, beautifully written, and impossible to put down. Twisted, chilling, and ...
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
I love this book because it's a gripping, twisty mystery told through unreliable eyes. A psychological thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. I love how every character feels flawed, real, and deeply compelling. Dark, suspenseful, and add...
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
I love this book because it's an eerie blend of gothic suspense and literary depth. A haunting story where mystery, grief, and the supernatural intertwine. I love how it feels atmospheric, slow-burning, and deeply unsettling. Dark, elegant, and chill...
All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage
I love this book because it's a sweeping, multigenerational story rooted in nature. An epic tale of forests, survival, and humanity’s impact. I love how Proulx’s lyrical prose makes history and environment feel alive. Rich, atmospheric, and haunting ...
Barkskins by Annie Proulx
I love this book because it's an eerie blend of history, mystery, and gothic suspense. A haunting, atmospheric tale that made me fall in love with historical fiction. I love how it weaves Dracula’s legend into a richly layered adventure. Dark, elegan...
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
I love this book because it's a haunting mix of history, mystery, and human resilience. A powerful story that transported me deep into Bulgaria’s past and present. I love how it blends suspense with richly detailed cultural storytelling. Atmospheric,...
The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
I love this book because it's an elegant blend of art, obsession, and mystery. A beautifully written story that made me feel immersed in the art world. I love how it explores creativity, passion, and the secrets behind masterpieces. Lyrical, atmosphe...
The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova
I love this book because it's a glittering mix of romance, ambition, and high society drama. A captivating tale of wealth, marriage, and power in the Gilded Age. I love how it swept me into a world of elegance, intrigue, and desire. Richly detailed a...
The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin
I love this book because it’s a sweeping historical romance filled with glamour, passion, and scandal. Set in 19th-century England, it follows the love triangle between a beautiful heiress, a dashing officer, and the iconic Empress of Austria. It is ...
The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin
I love this book because it’s an intimate, romantic look at Queen Victoria’s early reign. A richly detailed novel that made history feel alive and personal. I love how it blends royal duty, love, and vulnerability in one story. Elegant, emotional, an...
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
I love this book because it’s a glamorous dive into the life of opera legend Maria Callas. A captivating story of ambition, passion, and heartbreak behind the spotlight. I love how it blends music, fame, and vulnerability in such a human way. Dramati...
Diva by Daisy Goodwin
I love this book because it’s a dark, atmospheric mix of history, mystery, and psychology. A gripping crime thriller that brought 1890s New York vividly to life. I love how it blends forensic science, suspense, and richly drawn characters. Chilling, ...
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
I love this book because it’s a gripping mix of historical detail, suspense, and psychological depth. A chilling sequel that drew me deeper into the dark underbelly of 1890s New York. I love how it blends mystery, crime, and richly atmospheric storyt...
The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr
I love this book because it’s a thought-provoking, emotional novel that explores the complexities of family, motherhood, privilege, and secrets hidden beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect suburb. Set in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the story follows t...
Little Fires Everywhere by Celest Ng
I love this book because it’s a beautifully layered story of family, memory, and long-buried secrets. Set in Australia, The Homecoming intertwines a present-day journalist uncovering her family’s past with a mysterious tragedy from decades earlier. K...
Homecoming by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a haunting, atmospheric novel that blends art, love, tragedy, and mystery across centuries. Set around an English manor house, the story follows an artist’s circle in the 19th century and the secrets that ripple forward ...
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a gripping, atmospheric novel filled with family secrets, tragedy, and suspense. Set in Cornwall, the story follows a detective who stumbles upon an abandoned estate and a decades-old mystery surrounding a missing child....
The Lake House by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a haunting, beautifully woven story about the secrets we keep and how they shape our lives. The novel follows a woman who, as a teenager, witnesses a shocking crime involving her mother. Decades later, she begins to unra...
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a haunting, gothic family saga set in a crumbling English castle full of secrets. The story follows a young woman who uncovers the truth about her mother’s past and the mysterious lives of three eccentric sisters during ...
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a haunting, lyrical story that blends fairytales, gothic mystery, and multigenerational family drama. The novel follows a woman who discovers a hidden secret about her past, leading her on a journey across continents and...
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a sweeping, atmospheric story filled with love, betrayal, and tragedy set against the backdrop of a grand English estate. Told through the memories of an elderly housemaid, the novel unravels the mystery of a young poet’...
The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
I love this book because it’s a warm, funny, and deeply moving story about friendship, love, resilience, and community. Set between the 1920s and the 1980s, the novel shifts between the Whistle Stop Café in Alabama—where Idgie and Ruth’s bond creates...
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
I love this book because it’s a sweet, nostalgic return to Whistle Stop and the unforgettable characters first introduced in Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café. The novel follows Buddy Threadgoode as he reflects on his past, reconnects wit...
The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop by Fannie Flagg
I love this book because it’s a lighthearted, charming story that transports me to the vineyards and villages of Provence. When a London banker unexpectedly inherits a French vineyard, he’s forced to navigate the quirks of rural life, unexpected roma...
A Good Year by Peter Mayle
I love this book because it’s a timeless, whimsical story that combines sword fights, true love, humor, and adventure in one unforgettable tale. Following Westley, Buttercup, Inigo, and Fezzik, it’s a novel that satirizes the classic fairytale while ...
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
I love this book because it's a powerful portrayal of courage, resilience, and friendship. A moving story that sheds light on race, inequality, and hope in 1960s Mississippi. I love how it blends heartbreak, humor, and empowerment through unforgettab...
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
I love this book because it’s a powerful, thought-provoking classic that explores the struggle between individual freedom and institutional control. Through the unforgettable characters of Randle McMurphy and Nurse Ratched, Kesey creates a story that...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
I love this book because it’s a haunting, beautifully written novel about the consequences of one fateful lie. Beginning in an English country house in 1935, it follows the lives of Cecilia, Robbie, and Briony as their worlds are shattered by a false...
Atonement by Ian McEwan
I love this book because it’s a poignant, intimate story about a young couple on their wedding night in 1962, standing on the edge of love, fear, and unspoken expectations. With his trademark precision, McEwan explores the fragility of relationships,...
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
I love this book because it’s a timeless, stylish classic that captures the allure and complexity of mid-century New York. In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Capote introduces the unforgettable Holly Golightly a charming, elusive, and layered with both glamo...
Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories by Truman Capote
I love this book because it’s a powerful, timeless coming-of-age story that explores class conflict, identity, loyalty, and the meaning of family. Following Ponyboy Curtis and the Greasers, the novel dives into the struggles of youth, belonging, and ...
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
I love this book because it’s a haunting, mind-bending thriller that combines psychological suspense, crime, and gothic atmosphere. Set on a remote asylum in 1954, the story follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels as he investigates a mysterious disappear...
Shutter Island by Dennis Lahane
I love this book because it's a dark mystery, haunting suspense, and unforgettable storytelling that explores friendship, loss, and redemption." "This gripping crime drama pulls me in with its emotional depth, chilling twists, and his masterful writi...
Mystic River by Dennis Lahane
I love this book because it's a breathtaking historical detail, emotional depth, and enchanting glimpse into Japanese culture. This beautifully written novel captivates me with its rich storytelling, unforgettable characters, and immersive journey th...
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
I love this book because it's a thrilling true-crime adventure, clever cons, and unbelievable real-life escapades. This captivating memoir grabs me with its mix of daring heists, sharp wit, and the unbelievable story of Frank Abagnale’s life on the r...
Catch Me If You Can by Frank W Abagnale
I love this book because it’s a chilling horror, groundbreaking vampire lore, and unforgettable psychological suspense. This collection captivates me with its eerie atmosphere, gripping twists, and his masterful storytelling. It blends horror, sci-fi...
I Am Legend and Other Stories by Richard Matheson
I love this book because it’s a profound exploration of love, loss, and the afterlife wrapped in breathtaking storytelling. This novel moves me with its emotional depth, spiritual journey, and Richard Matheson’s unforgettable vision of eternity. I lo...
What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson
I love this book because it’s a haunting supernatural suspense, eerie atmosphere, and unforgettable psychological tension. This chilling novel grips me with its ghostly mystery, suburban unease, and the author's masterful storytelling." "I loved it b...
A Stir of Echoes by Richard Matheson
I love this book because it’s a timeless romance, emotional depth, and breathtaking blend of love and time travel. This beautiful novel captivates me with its poignant love story, nostalgic atmosphere, and the author's lyrical storytelling. I love th...
Somewhere in Time by Richard Matheson
I love this book because it’s a beautifully written blend of romance, literary fiction, and time travel fantasy—an unforgettable love story filled with passion, heartbreak, and fate. This captivating novel combines elements of romantasy, contemporary...
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
I love this book because it’s a lyrical memoir that blends travel writing, history, and romance with vivid storytelling. This classic work captures the beauty of colonial Kenya, African landscapes, and timeless reflections on love, loss, and culture....
Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen and Karen Blixen
I love this book because it’s a powerful historical fiction novel that explores the American frontier, Native American culture, and the search for identity. This unforgettable story blends adventure, romance, and drama with themes of honor, humanity,...
Dances with Wolves by Michael Blake
I love this book because it’s a moving sequel to Dances with Wolves that continues the powerful story of the American West, Native traditions, and cultural survival. This richly written historical fiction novel blends adventure, romance, and poignant...
The Holy Road by Michael Blake
I love this book because it’s a haunting gothic classic that blends romance, mystery, and suspense in the shadowy world of the Paris Opera House. This timeless novel captures themes of obsession, beauty, and unrequited love, making it perfect for fan...
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
I love this book because it’s a beautifully layered literary fiction novel that explores morality, family, and personal choice with unforgettable characters. This classic blends drama, romance, and thought-provoking themes of love, loss, and belongin...
The Cider House Rules by John Irving
I love this book because it’s a beautifully poetic literary novel that blends history, romance, and mystery with unforgettable elegance. Set during World War II, this Booker Prize–winning classic explores love, identity, memory, and the scars of war ...
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
I love this book because it’s a chilling horror classic that masterfully blends psychological suspense, gothic atmosphere, and supernatural terror. This iconic novel explores themes of trust, paranoia, and control within an unforgettable story of mot...
Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin
I love this book because it’s a dark, suspenseful sequel that revisits the chilling legacy of Rosemary’s Baby. This gripping horror-thriller blends gothic atmosphere, psychological tension, and supernatural themes, exploring love, sacrifice, and the ...
Son of Rosemary by Ira Levin
I love this book because it’s a sharp, unsettling classic that blends psychological suspense, social satire, and chilling feminist commentary. This iconic novel explores themes of conformity, control, and identity within a seemingly perfect suburban ...
The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
I love this book because it’s a brilliantly crafted psychological thriller that blends crime, suspense, and chilling twists. This Edgar Award–winning novel explores ambition, greed, and deception through a gripping story that keeps readers guessing u...
A Kiss Before Dying by Ira Levin
I love this book because it’s a bold, glamorous classic that dives into the world of fame, love, and ambition with unforgettable honesty. This groundbreaking novel blends drama, romance, and social commentary, exploring themes of desire, addiction, a...
Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann
I love this book because it’s a haunting gothic romance that masterfully blends mystery, suspense, and psychological drama. This literary classic captures themes of love, jealousy, and identity within the eerie atmosphere of Manderley, making it unfo...
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
I love this book because it’s an inspiring biography that blends history, psychology, and human resilience. This Pulitzer Prize–nominated work tells the extraordinary story of John Nash, a mathematical genius battling schizophrenia, and explores them...
A Beautiful Mind: The Life of Mathematical Genius and Nobel Laureate John Nash by Sylvia Nasar
I love this book because it’s a beautifully written historical fiction novel that blends romance, adventure, and the harsh realities of the Civil War. This National Book Award–winning classic explores themes of love, survival, and the search for home...
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
I love this book because it’s a witty, satirical classic that captures the confusion, rebellion, and desire of young adulthood. This iconic novel blends coming-of-age drama, social commentary, and sharp humor, exploring themes of love, disillusionmen...
The Graduate by Charles Webb
I love this book because it’s a fun, witty, and charming romantic comedy that perfectly blends humor, romance, and relatable escapism. This bestselling chick-lit classic follows the hilarious adventures of Becky Bloomwood, exploring themes of love, f...
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
I love this book because it’s a heartwarming and emotional romance novel that beautifully blends love, loss, and healing. This international bestseller captures the journey of grief and rediscovery through letters of love that inspire hope and new be...
PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
I love this book because it’s a beautifully emotional sequel to P.S. I Love You that explores love, grief, and the courage to move forward. This heartfelt contemporary romance blends women’s fiction, family drama, and inspiring self-discovery as Holl...
Postscript by Cecelia Ahern
I love this book because it’s a heartwarming, witty, and emotional romance that perfectly captures friendship, fate, and missed chances. This bestselling contemporary novel blends humor, love, and heartbreak through a unique letter and email format, ...
Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern
I love this book because it’s a beautifully written modern romance that blends humor, heartbreak, and the passage of time. This international bestseller follows Emma and Dexter’s unforgettable connection across decades, exploring themes of love, frie...
One Day by David Nicholls
I love this book because it’s a richly imaginative historical novel that blends romance, drama, and the magic of the circus. This bestselling classic captures the grit and glamour of 1930s America, exploring themes of love, loyalty, survival, and fin...
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
I love this book because it’s a powerful historical masterpiece that blends biography, World War II history, and human resilience. This Booker Prize–winning classic tells the unforgettable true story of Oskar Schindler, who risked everything to save ...
Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
I love this book because it’s a gripping true-crime classic that dives deep into the world of the Mafia, organized crime, and the rise and fall of mob life. This bestselling nonfiction book—later adapted into the legendary film Goodfellas—blends biog...
Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi
I love this book because it’s a riveting true-crime classic that exposes the high-stakes world of Las Vegas, the Mafia, and corruption behind the glittering casino empire. This bestselling nonfiction blends history, crime drama, and larger-than-life ...
Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas by Nicholas Pileggi
I love this book because it’s a groundbreaking cult classic that blends psychological fiction, social commentary, and dark humor. This provocative novel explores themes of identity, consumerism, masculinity, and rebellion through an unforgettable, tw...
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
I love this book because it’s a chilling horror classic that masterfully blends psychological suspense, supernatural terror, and theological depth. This bestselling novel explores themes of faith, good versus evil, and the resilience of the human spi...
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
I love this book because it’s a groundbreaking psychological horror classic that redefined the thriller genre. This chilling novel blends suspense, mystery, and dark psychology through the unforgettable story of Norman Bates, exploring themes of iden...
Psycho by Robert Bloch
I love this book because it’s a dark, gripping legal thriller that masterfully blends courtroom drama, psychological suspense, and supernatural horror. This chilling novel explores themes of ambition, temptation, and morality, pulling readers into a ...
The Devil's Advocate by Andrew Neiderman
I love this book because it’s a provocative psychological thriller and modern classic that blends satire, horror, and social commentary. This controversial novel explores themes of consumerism, identity, and moral decay through the chilling lens of P...
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
I love this book because it’s a heartwarming contemporary classic that blends small-town charm, family drama, and emotional resilience. This bestselling novel tells an inspiring story of love, hope, and second chances, reminding us that home is where...
Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts
I love this book because it is the ultimate adrenaline-fueled ride through American car culture, underground racing, and raw highway freedom. I love this book because it captures the outlaw spirit of the legendary Cannonball Run—mixing fast cars, reb...
Cannonball! by Brock Yates
I love this book because it is a gripping thriller that redefined suspense, fear, and beachside drama. I love this book because it dives into the terror of the deep sea, with a relentless great white shark threatening a coastal town. Benchley’s vivid...
Jaws by Peter Benchley
I love this book because it is an inspiring memoir of adventure, healing, and self-discovery on the Pacific Crest Trail. I love this book because it captures the raw beauty of nature, the courage of walking alone, and the power of rebuilding life one...
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
I love this book because it’s a timeless romance that captures the beauty and heartbreak of young love. I love this book because it blends passion, humor, and tragedy into a moving story of Oliver and Jenny’s unforgettable relationship. With its hear...
Love Story by Erich Segal
I love this book because it’s a powerful sequel to Love Story that explores grief, healing, and second chances at love. I love this book because it shows Oliver’s journey after loss—capturing the struggle of moving forward while honoring the past. Wi...
Oliver's Story by Erich Segal
I love this book because it captures the rugged beauty of Newfoundland, family redemption, and the power of starting over. I love this book because it tells Quoyle’s deeply human journey from loss and brokenness to resilience and belonging. With rich...
The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
I love this book because it’s a hauntingly powerful novel set in the stark Ozark mountains, filled with grit, survival, and raw family loyalty. I love this book because it follows Ree Dolly’s unbreakable courage as she braves danger, poverty, and sec...
Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell
I love this book because it’s a witty, sharp, and eye-opening novel that pulls back the curtain on New York City’s elite families through the eyes of a young nanny. I love this book because it blends humor, social satire, and heartfelt moments while ...
The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin
I love this book because it’s a smart, funny, and heartfelt sequel that revisits the chaos, charm, and challenges of life among Manhattan’s elite. I love this book because it brings back the beloved heroine with wit and warmth, showing how she naviga...
Nanny Returns by Emma Mclaughlin
I love this book because it’s a powerful memoir that explores family roots, resilience, and the struggles of America’s working-class Appalachian culture. I love this book because it offers raw honesty about poverty, addiction, and identity while show...
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance
I love this book because it’s a magical love story that blends romance, imagination, and second chances. I love this book because it captures the wonder of childhood dreams, the longing for true love, and the beauty of believing in the impossible. Wi...
Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson
I love this book because it’s a deeply emotional love story that blends romance, heartbreak, and hope into an unforgettable journey. I love this book because it weaves together the beauty of family, the fragility of life, and the power of love throug...
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson
I love this book because it’s a heartwarming holiday novel filled with love, family, and the magic of Christmas. I love this book because it blends festive charm with an emotional family story, as a mother’s unexpected wedding brings together childre...
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
I love this book because it’s a bittersweet, romantic journey of young love, adventure, and self-discovery. I love this book because it captures the magic and intensity of a first romance while weaving in themes of courage, freedom, and living life t...
First Love by James Patterson
I love this book because it’s a gripping true story of courage, tragedy, and the unforgiving power of nature. I love this book because it captures the raw intensity of the sea, the bravery of fishermen facing impossible odds, and the heartbreaking re...
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea by Sebastian Junger
I love this book because it’s a witty, heartfelt novel about friendship, love, and the messy gray areas of relationships. I love this book because it explores the complexity of loyalty, desire, and self-discovery through relatable characters and impo...
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
I love this book because it’s a magical and passionate novel that blends romance, family tradition, and the power of food. I love this book because it beautifully combines magical realism with rich Mexican culture, showing how emotions can be express...
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
I love this book because it’s a fun, empowering, and witty novel that celebrates confidence, ambition, and breaking stereotypes. I love this book because it follows Elle Woods’ journey from sorority girl to Harvard Law, proving that intelligence and ...
Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown
I love this book because it’s a deeply moving novel about healing, love, and the extraordinary bond between humans and animals. I love this book because it weaves together romance, family drama, and the power of nature as a gifted horse trainer helps...
The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
I love this book because it’s a charming, witty, and heartwarming novel about love, second chances, and the hilarious chaos of dating in midlife. I love this book because it perfectly blends humor, romance, and family drama while showing the ups and ...
Must Love Dogs by Claire Cook
I love this book because it’s a witty, sophisticated novel that blends romance, culture clash, and the intrigue of Parisian life. I love this book because it captures the elegance and complications of love, marriage, and family secrets while highligh...
Le Divorce by Diane Johnson
I love this book because it’s a hilarious, lively, and relatable coming-of-age novel about ambition, friendship, and the ups and downs of teenage life. I love this book because it perfectly captures the drama, humor, and self-discovery of growing up,...
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen by Dyan Sheldon
I love this book because it’s a heartfelt young adult novel about friendship, love, loss, and finding strength in unexpected places. I love this book because it beautifully captures the bond between best friends as they navigate heartbreak, family st...
Someone Like You by Sara Dessen
I love this book because it’s a haunting literary classic for the movie Apocolypse Now that explores colonialism, morality, and the darkest parts of human nature. I love this book because it takes readers on a symbolic journey into both the Congo and...
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
I love this book because it’s an epic Pulitzer Prize–winning Western that captures friendship, adventure, and the harsh beauty of the American frontier. I love this book because it brings to life the unforgettable journey of former Texas Rangers Gus ...
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
I love this book because it’s a poignant coming-of-age classic that captures small-town life, lost innocence, and the bittersweet edge of growing up. I love this book because it paints an honest, unflinching portrait of friendship, love, and desire i...
The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry
I love this book because it’s a sweeping literary masterpiece that blends romance, history, and the human spirit against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. I love this book because it beautifully captures Yuri Zhivago’s struggle between love and...
Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak
I love this book because it’s an unforgettable epic that spans generations, weaving together love, ambition, and sacrifice on the sweeping Australian landscape. I love this book because it captures the intensity of forbidden love, the power of family...
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
I love this book because it’s a heartfelt, character-driven novel that explores the complexities of love, family, and resilience across generations. I love this book because it brings to life unforgettable characters—especially the strong-willed Auro...
Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry
I love this book because it’s a moving, witty, and poignant sequel to Terms of Endearment that continues the story of Aurora Greenway with humor, heartbreak, and resilience. I love this book because it shows Aurora’s strength and vulnerability as she...
The Evening Star by Larry McMurtry
I love this book because it’s a lush, intoxicating novel about food, desire, and self-discovery in the fast-paced world of New York City fine dining. I love this book because it perfectly captures the chaos and allure of restaurant life while explori...
Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler
I love this book because it’s a magical, timeless novel that blends baseball, dreams, and the enduring power of hope. I love this book because it beautifully captures the magic of believing in the impossible, the pull of America’s favorite pastime, a...
Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella
I love this book because it reminds me that becoming yourself is a private, awkward, heartfelt, confusing, funny, tear-prone, hopeful evolution—and that every tween girl deserves stories that validate her path without rushing her. It inspires me crea...
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
I love this book because it’s a beautifully hopeful women’s fiction novel that blends grief-to-healing storytelling, small-town charm, heartfelt romance, and emotional resilience. This bestselling contemporary love story set on a Texas farm explores ...
The Lost Husband by Katherine Center
I love this book because it’s an inspiring memoir that blends coming-of-age storytelling, science, and small-town American history with hope and determination. Set in a coal-mining town in West Virginia during the early days of the Space Race, this u...
Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam
I love these books because it perfectly captures the dark, addictive world of Riverdale with all the mystery, drama, and twisted secrets fans crave. This binge-worthy collection blends teen drama, psychological suspense, small-town noir, and iconic c...
Riverdale: The Collection by Micol Ostow
I love this book because it’s an empowering, practical parenting guide that shines a compassionate light on the social dynamics girls face today. This influential nonfiction book breaks down cliques, bullying, peer pressure, friendships, and emotiona...
Queen Bees and Wannabes, Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boys, and the New Realities of Girl World by Rosalind Wiseman
I love this book because it is a deeply emotional, addictive romance that pulls you into a world of passion, power, and vulnerability. I love this book because it delivers an intense love story that blends forbidden romance, emotional healing, and ra...
Beauty From Pain by Georgia Cates
I love this book because it is a powerful and unforgettable historical fiction novel that tells the moving story of courage, survival, sisterhood, and resistance during World War II in Nazi-occupied France. I love this book because it beautifully cap...
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
More Stories That Stay With Me
This section of books are what I consider absolute essentials—stories that have stayed with me long after the last page. From literary classics and historical dramas to modern masterpieces and timeless favorites, each title here is rich with unforget...
I love this book because it’s a mesmerizing blend of true crime, Southern Gothic atmosphere, and eccentric charm. This bestselling nonfiction classic captures the mystery, beauty, and decadence of Savannah, Georgia, weaving together real-life intrigu...
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
I love this book because it’s a lush, immersive work of literary nonfiction that captures the mystery, beauty, and hidden drama of Venice. This captivating book blends true stories, rich history, and unforgettable characters as it explores art, scand...
The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt
I love this book because it’s a masterful psychological thriller that blends suspense, crime, and elegant storytelling. This gripping classic explores themes of identity, obsession, deception, and ambition through the unforgettable character of Tom R...
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
I love this book because it’s a gripping psychological suspense novel that blends crime, deceit, and moral ambiguity with Highsmith’s signature elegance. This tense, atmospheric thriller follows a web of lies, shifting identities, and dangerous obses...
The Two Faces of January by Patricia Highsmith
I love this book because it’s a gentle pep-talk dressed in humor, showing that personal growth, self-love, and finding your person rarely look picture-perfect. It shaped the tone of so many modern rom-com books, and it’s endlessly quotable, binge-rea...
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
I love this book because it's a reminder to me that love is rarely elegant—it’s awkward, jealous, dramatic, hopeful, sarcastic, tender, emotionally healing, chaotic-but-real romance, packaged in a narrative that feels like a best friend’s confession ...
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason: A Novel
I love this book becuase it's a story that motherhood and love don’t follow a perfect timeline—they look like coffee-fueled to-do lists, tears, awkward moments, romance confusion, fierce loyalty, self-discovery, soft-heart breakthroughs, and joyful i...
Bridget Jones' Baby by Helen Fielding
I love this book because it's a love and happiness that wasn't ruined by loss—they evolve through awkward courage, emotional healing, late-night spirals, mom-group laughs, heartfelt breakthroughs, and choosing joy again one imperfect day at a time. I...
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding
I love this book because it's a romance that isn’t found by cosplay—it’s found by choosing yourself first, spotting sincerity, embracing vulnerability, and letting love surprise you when you stop trying to rewrite it. It inspires my creativity becaus...
Austenland by Shannon Hale
I love this book because it's a love story that are in a battlefield before they’re a breakthrough, and personal growth can be tangled up with heartbreak, heart-hope, and learning what love shouldn’t feel like before you finally learn what it can fee...
After by Anna Todd
I love this book because it’s a love story are a collision before a comeback, and that self-discovery often grows from chaos, heartbreak, re-building trust, and finally learning your own limits. It inspires me creatively because it proves again that ...
After We Collided by Anna Todd
I love this book because it's the story keeps me glued with the themes I always crave: deep romantic longing, emotional push-pull tension, trust rebuilding after betrayal, trauma-in-relationship arcs, evolving boundaries, unexpected family revelation...
After We Fell by Anna Todd
I love this book because it's a it's a resilience that becomes radical here. She doesn’t stop loving with her whole heart—but she stops shrinking for it. The romance becomes less about “holding on” and more about standing up, demanding truth, protect...
After Ever Happy by Anna Todd
I love this book because it’s a breathtaking, historical fiction masterpiece that blends lyrical storytelling, heartbreaking war drama, and a timeless human connection. This beautifully written novel explores resilience, courage, destiny, and love th...
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
I love this book because it’s a sweeping Christian romance and literary classic rooted in faith, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Inspired by the Book of Hosea, this powerful novel blends emotional healing, personal redemption, and historical rom...
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
I love this book because it’s a timeless American classic that blends magical realism, Jazz Age literature, romance, and introspective storytelling. This beautifully written short novel explores life in reverse, identity, aging, love, destiny, and th...
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age by F Scott Fitzgerald
I love this book because it’s a quietly powerful American literary novella that blends western frontier history, nature-rich storytelling, and profound emotional depth. This beautifully written historical fiction classic follows Robert Grainier’s lif...
Train Dreams by Denis Johnson
I love this book because it’s a beautifully quiet, deeply emotional work of literary fiction that blends late-life romance, loneliness, human connection, and small-town storytelling with unforgettable grace. This modern classic set in a Colorado town...
Our Souls at Night by Kent Harif
“I love this book because it’s a spellbinding true-story historical nonfiction that blends WWII history, animal survival, untold heroism, and courageous love with breathtaking narrative depth. Set in war-torn Warsaw, Poland, this powerful bestseller ...
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman
I love these books because it’s a pulse-pounding adventure classic that captures the thrill, humor, and cinematic excitement of one of pop culture’s most iconic heroes. This action-packed novel blends archaeology, exotic locations, ancient artifacts,...
The Adventures of Indiana Jones by Cambell Black
I love this book because it’s a visionary science fiction classic that blends space exploration, philosophy, and cosmic mystery into an unforgettable reading experience. This groundbreaking novel explores artificial intelligence, human evolution, ext...
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C Clarke
I love this book because it’s a pure adventure classic that captures childhood friendship, imagination, and nonstop fun. This novelization brings the iconic treasure hunt to life with secret maps, booby traps, pirates, underground caves, and the unbr...
The Goonies by James Kahn
I love this book because it’s a bold, immersive novel that blends historical fiction, Hollywood nostalgia, and Tarantino’s unmistakable voice into a wildly entertaining experience. This richly detailed book expands the film’s universe with deeper cha...
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino
I love this book because it is a sweeping, emotional love story that blends historical romance, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling into an unforgettable reading experience. I love this book because it beautifully intertwines two timelines, uncoverin...
The Last Letter from Your Lover by JoJo Moyes
I love this book because it is one of those unforgettable novels that stays with you long after the final page. I love this book because it blends deeply emotional romance, personal growth, and life-changing choices into a story that feels both heart...
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes
I love these books because they are a beautifully emotional trilogy that follows Louisa Clark’s unforgettable journey through love, loss, healing, and self-discovery. I love this collection because it tells a powerful story about how one relationship...
Me Before You, After You, and Still Me 3-Book Boxed Set by JoJo Moyes
I love this book because it's a timeless Gothic masterpiece that captures the intensity of passionate love, revenge, obsession, and the haunting beauty of the English moors. I love this book because it tells one of literature’s most powerful and unfo...
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
I love this book because it's a gripping psychological thriller that blends suspense, mystery, and modern-day tension into a story that keeps you guessing from start to finish. I love this book because it takes a seemingly ordinary situation — two pe...
56 Days by
I love this book because it's a captivating contemporary romance that explores unexpected love, fame, age-gap relationships, and the complexities of modern relationships. I love this book because it tells a bold and emotional story about a woman redi...
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
I love this book because it's a gripping mystery thriller and emotional family drama that keeps you turning pages from start to finish. I love this book because it combines suspense, secrets, and a powerful story about trust and family into a beautif...
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
I love this book because it's a beautifully written romance and women’s fiction novel that explores love, timing, fate, and the unexpected ways our lives unfold. I love this book because it captures the magic and uncertainty of relationships while sh...
The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave
I love this book because it's a mesmerizing blend of romance, mystery, and supernatural suspense that creates a love story unlike any other. I love this book because it combines Sparks’ signature emotional storytelling with Shyamalan’s gift for atmos...
Remain: A Supernatural Love Story by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan
I love this book because it is a beautifully written contemporary women’s fiction novel that blends travel, grief, self-discovery, and a touch of magical realism into an unforgettable emotional journey. I love this book because it transports you to t...
One Italian Summer
I love this book because it is a charming and heartfelt contemporary romance that beautifully captures the magic of friendship, travel, and falling in love with the person who has been beside you all along. I love this book because it combines witty ...
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
I love this book because it is an uplifting and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction novel about healing, self-discovery, and finding joy in unexpected places. I love this book because it tells a beautiful story about stepping outsid...
Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
I love this book because it is a hilarious and addictive enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy that delivers the perfect mix of witty banter, workplace rivalry, slow-burn tension, and heart-melting romance. I love this book because the chemistry between ...
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
I love this book because it is a clever and entertaining classic detective mystery filled with secrets, hidden societies, witty characters, and unexpected twists. I love this book because it combines Christie’s signature suspense with a lively cast o...
The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie
I love this book because it is one of the most iconic classic detective mysteries ever written, featuring the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and a murder that takes place aboard the luxurious Orient Express train. I love this book because...
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
I love this book because it is a captivating classic mystery novel featuring the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot and a glamorous murder set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Nile River in Egypt. I love this book because it combines romance,...
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
I love this book because it is inspired by Agatha Christie’s novel Hallowe’en Party—is a chilling and atmospheric classic mystery filled with suspense, secrets, and supernatural intrigue. I love this story because it blends Christie’s brilliant detec...
A Haunting in Venice by Agatha Christie
I love this book because it is one of the most brilliantly crafted classic mystery novels, filled with family secrets, psychological suspense, and a shocking twist that makes it one of Christie’s most unforgettable stories. I love this book because i...
Crooked House by Agatha Christie
I love this book because it is a brilliant classic detective mystery featuring the legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and a glamorous murder set at a luxurious seaside resort. I love this book because it combines sun-soaked vacation scenery w...
Evil under the Sun by Agatha Christie
I love this book because it is a bold and provocative literary fiction novel that explores obsession, desire, power dynamics, and identity within the world of academia. I love this book because it’s intelligent, darkly funny, and deeply psychological...
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas
I love this book because it is a gripping psychological thriller and suspense novel that explores the dark side of friendship, secrets, and the complicated truths we hide from the people closest to us. I love this book because it delivers a powerful ...
Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall
I love this book because it is a sweeping classic family saga and historical drama that beautifully chronicles the lives, loves, ambitions, and conflicts of the powerful Forsyte family across generations in Victorian and Edwardian England. I love thi...
The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy
I love this book because it is a full-color, 128-page Garden Guide is devoted entirely to gardening, featuring helpful tips, charts, and expert advice for growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, herbs, shrubs, lawns, trees, and more. Kick-start your gar...
2026 Garden Guide by The Old Farmers Almanac
I love this book because it reveals the captivating world of flowers. From the symbolism and meaning behind flowers and how these have evolved over time, to how humans interact with flowers based on cultural and geographical differences, and how flow...
The Hidden Histories of Flowers by The Old Farmers Almanac
I love this book because you dig into container gardening! Short on space, time, or money or just want to garden in a new way? Container gardening helps you to explore your love of plants as well as “grow” your green thumb knowledge. Inside this guid...
Container Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac
I love this book because it is a handy guide from the trusted experts on everything gardening teaches you how to grow and use more than 28 of the most popular herbs for cooking and wellness. Get to know these beneficial plants! We teach you how to cu...
The Old Farmer's Almanac Guide to Herbs by The Old Farmer's Guide
I love this book because as the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. In Bees, trained biologist and wellness writer Sus...
Bees: A Guide for the Curious by The Old Farmer's Almanac
I love this book because inside you'll find intel on best viewing practices and stories from prize-winning authors, past and present; myth, poetry, and conspiracy theories from the archives; interviews with Apollo astronauts, NASA guidance officers, ...
A Field Guide to the Moon by The Old Farmer's Almanac
I love this book because it is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! The practical advice presented in the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook demystifies gardening b...
Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac
Timeless Classic Literature
This section of books are what I consider timeless classic literature — a curated collection of the world’s most beloved novels and literary masterpieces. From gothic romance to historical drama, these enduring stories capture love, tragedy, and the ...
I love this book because it’s a beautifully written American classic that captures the spirit of resilience, independence, and hope on the Great Plains. This timeless novel blends historical fiction, pioneer life, and lyrical storytelling as it follo...
O Pioneers! by Willa Cather
I love this book because it’s a beautifully written literary classic that blends romance, drama, and pastoral English countryside life. This timeless novel explores themes of love, independence, loyalty, and fate through the unforgettable character o...
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
I love this book because it’s a powerful, emotional literary classic that blends tragedy, romance, and social commentary with unforgettable depth. This beautifully written novel explores themes of innocence, fate, justice, and resilience through the ...
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
I love this book because it’s a timeless collection of American classics filled with gothic atmosphere, folklore, and vivid storytelling. This iconic volume blends mystery, suspense, humor, and supernatural charm, transporting readers into the eerie,...
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Writings by Washington Irving
I love this book because it’s a powerful literary classic that blends drama, social commentary, and unforgettable characters. This timeless novel explores themes of poverty, resilience, justice, and hope as young Oliver navigates the harsh realities ...
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
I love this book because it’s a richly layered literary classic that blends coming-of-age drama, unforgettable characters, and powerful emotional depth. This timeless novel explores themes of resilience, identity, love, and personal growth as David n...
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
I love this book because it’s a groundbreaking American classic that blends adventure, humor, and powerful social commentary. This timeless novel explores freedom, friendship, and moral courage through Huck and Jim’s unforgettable journey down the Mi...
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
I love this book because it’s a beautifully crafted literary classic that blends romance, social drama, and rich historical detail. This Pulitzer Prize–winning novel explores themes of desire, duty, privilege, and societal expectation within the glit...
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
I love this book because it’s a brilliant satirical classic that blends adventure, fantasy, and sharp social commentary. This timeless novel explores human nature, politics, and society through imaginative voyages to Lilliput, Brobdingnag, and beyond...
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
I love this book because it’s a beautifully written literary classic that blends social commentary, tragedy, and Gilded Age glamour. This powerful novel explores themes of ambition, love, societal pressure, and the struggle for independence through t...
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
I love this book because it’s a profound literary classic that blends social commentary, romance, and psychological depth with masterful storytelling. This richly layered novel explores themes of ambition, marriage, idealism, and personal growth with...
Middlemarch by George Eliot
I love this book because it’s a brilliant Victorian mystery that blends suspense, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. Often called the first modern detective novel, this classic weaves together multiple narrators, hidden motives, and atmospheric ...
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
I love this book because it’s a gripping Victorian sensation novel that masterfully blends mystery, romance, gothic suspense, and psychological intrigue. This atmospheric classic unfolds through multiple narrators, unraveling secrets, identity, and d...
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
I love this book because it’s a timeless literary classic that blends coming-of-age drama, mystery, romance, and unforgettable characters. This richly written novel explores themes of ambition, identity, loyalty, and personal growth as Pip navigates ...
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
I love this book because it’s a sharp, witty literary classic that blends satire, social drama, and unforgettable characters. This brilliant novel explores ambition, class, love, and moral complexity through the captivating and cunning Becky Sharp. P...
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
I love this book because this powerful duo of adventure classics masterfully blends survival, nature, and the primal spirit of the wilderness. These gripping stories explore themes of loyalty, instinct, transformation, and resilience through unforget...
The Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London
I love this book because it’s a beautifully crafted American classic that blends family drama, social change, and powerful emotional depth. This Pulitzer Prize–winning novel explores themes of pride, progress, love, and the decline of old wealth as m...
The Magnificent Ambersons by Booth Tarkington
I love this book because it’s a dazzling Jazz Age classic that blends romance, ambition, youth, and self-discovery with Fitzgerald’s signature elegance. This coming-of-age novel explores identity, love, privilege, and the search for meaning through t...
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald