Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

My favorite book recs

Purple Star emoji 17 items
These are some of my absolutely favorite books. My favorite genre is mystery/thriller but I also love a good romantic story.
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
It is a fascinating story that grabs you from the start! I listened to the audiobook and absolutely loved the narration!! I still miss the characters months after I listened.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Paperback
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
An incredible book! It’s hard to complain about anything after reading this true story!
Unbroken: WWII Story of Survival & Resilience
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
This is a very powerful true story. At times hard to believe because of the difficult subject matter, however very important to hear.
The Women
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Such a sweet book
The Bookshop on the Corner (Kirrinfief, #1)
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Loved it! Fast paced! Great characters! I can’t get enough of Taylor Jenkins Reid!!
Carrie Soto Is Back
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Really great book! Loved the tv series too!
Lessons in Chemistry
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
If I could give this 10 stars I would! It is just so sweet, heartwarming, and beautiful with a bit of mystery. Absolutely loved it! Definitely have tissues nearby.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
I couldn’t put it down! It was so interesting and kept me glued to my chair all day and night!
Mad Honey
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Be ready for an amazing story! Be ready to cry… a lot… but it’s worth it! I am so glad I read this wonderful story!
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Loved it! This is my third Taylor Jenkins Reid book and I’m sad I’m finished! I live in Los Angeles and there are so many references to places I’ve been or know of… it’s cool.
Malibu Rising
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
It’s hard to put into words how much I enjoyed this book!! I seriously wish I could read it for the first time again! I also absolutely loved the tv series!
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
What a wonderful insight into her life. Her thoughts on aging were so on point with what I’m going through (I’m a couple years younger). I found myself laughing out loud in parts and shaking my head (yes) in many parts. I’m so glad I read this!
Brooke Shields: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
I’ve had this on my to be read shelf for quite a while. I lent it to my sister and she enjoyed it. So then it was my turn. Why did I wait so long? I really loved this book! There are stories within stories. Characters intertwined. Beautiful descripti...
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Such a sweet and touching story (and a bit heartbreaking). I loved listening to the audiobook. This is the third book I’ve read by Fredrik Backman and I’ve loved them all!
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
I really enjoyed this book. I loved that the main character is a strong woman!
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
This audiobook is wonderful! One of the messages in this story is “Live life to the fullest”! It’s also about embracing all the parts of who you are. In addition, the friendship between Joy and Hazel is very heartwarming. I recommended it to my 83 ye...
Good Joy, Bad Joy by Mikki Brammer - Goodreads
 
Elyse Rouhi profile picture
Absolutely one of my top 5 books! The audiobook is wonderful! I feel like I know Theo and I love him! I was truly transported to Golden while listening to this beautiful story! Wish I could listen to it for the first time again!
Theo of Golden: A Novel - Levi, Allen: Books