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📚🌈 All Books
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items 🌈 Here’s the masterlist — every book I’ve ever read, loved, hated, struggled through, and shouted about. From messy queer horror to soft sapphic romance, wild dystopias, memoirs that made me cry, and experimental chaos I still can’t explain.
If you’re just browsing or want the full scope of my book brain, this is the place. Come find your next read (or 50). 📖✨
If you’re just browsing or want the full scope of my book brain, this is the place. Come find your next read (or 50). 📖✨
Sections
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🧠 Nonfiction
🏳️🌈 My June Pride Month Reads
✨ Parts of a Series
🌙 Dark Fairy Tale Retellings
💡 Quick Wisdom & Philosophy
💪 Feminist & Women’s History Faves
🧠 Nonfiction
Real stories, powerful voices — this section highlights my favorite nonfiction reads that educate, inspire, and stay with you long after the last page. True crime, leadership, women’s history, philosophy, and more await!
How to Be an Antiracist blends personal narrative with sharp analysis, offering a transformative guide to actively challenging racism in all forms. A must-read for those committed to creating a more just and equitable world.
How to Be an Antiracist — Ibram X. Kendi
A powerful, deeply researched exploration of the history of racist ideas in America, Stamped from the Beginning challenges readers to rethink what they know. Essential for anyone wanting to better understand systemic racism and how it persists today.
Stamped From The Beginning — Ibram X. Kendi
This fascinating read explores the hidden mental health struggles of iconic historical figures. From Einstein’s routines to Marilyn Monroe’s inner battles. Claudia Kalb blends psychology with biography to offer a compassionate, insightful look at how...
Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities — Claudia Kalb
A thought-provoking exploration of why it's so hard for white people to talk about race and how that defensiveness upholds racial inequality. This book challenges readers to reflect, listen, and engage in meaningful conversations about systemic racis...
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism — Robin DiAngelo
An extraordinary true story of resilience, survival, and the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship. This book reads like fiction, but every harrowing detail is true.
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption — Laura Hillenbrand
🏳️🌈 My June Pride Month Reads
A special collection of books I’m diving into for Pride Month! These stories center queer voices, experiences, and themes — perfect for celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ authors and narratives.
A haunting, fearless novel that blends horror with sharp social commentary, Tell Me I’m Worthless confronts fascism, trauma, and queerness in unforgettable ways. Perfect if you’re craving a dark, thought-provoking read that lingers.
Tell Me I'm Worthless — Alison Rumfitt
Pet is a powerful and lyrical novel that explores justice, identity, and the unseen dangers lurking beneath a seemingly perfect world. When a creature emerges from a painting to hunt a hidden monster, Jam, a Black trans girl, must confront truths her...
Pet — Akwaeke Emezi
Plain Bad Heroines is a dark, gothic tale that weaves together horror, satire, and queer love across two timelines. An early 1900s girls’ school and a modern-day haunted film set. With its clever narrative style and haunting atmosphere, this book is ...
Plain Bad Heroines — Emily M. Danforth
A stunning, intimate collection that explores desire, art, and identity with RO Kwon’s signature lyrical style. Exhibit is a must-read if you’re looking for a powerful, queer voice that stays with you long after the last page.
Exhibit — R.O. Kwon
A tender, introspective story about love, identity, and finding your place in the world after a spontaneous Vegas wedding. This beautifully queer coming-of-age novel is full of heart, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
Honey Girl — Morgan Rogers
A haunting and atmospheric queer horror that blends grief, identity, and chilling secrets at a secluded summer retreat. This book will keep you hooked with its eerie beauty and unsettling twists.
The Honeys — Ryan La Sala
A brutal, unflinching dystopian horror that centers trans and queer characters fighting for survival in a world undone by gendered violence. Raw, visceral, and unforgettable — this is a bold read that doesn’t hold back.
Manhunt — Gretchen Felker-Martin
A heartfelt, funny, and empowering story about a queer teen navigating identity, family, and faith at a new Catholic school. This debut novel beautifully captures the highs and lows of coming out and finding your people.
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School — Sonora Reyes
A deeply personal and beautifully illustrated graphic memoir exploring identity, gender, and the journey to self-understanding. Honest, tender, and eye-opening — a must-read for anyone seeking to understand nonbinary experiences.
Gender Queer: A Memoir — Maia Kobabe
A candid and inspiring memoir where RuPaul opens up about his journey, struggles, and triumphs on the path to becoming a global icon. This book is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and the power of self-acceptance.
The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir — RuPaul
✨ Parts of a Series
Magical, dark, and unforgettable — these are the series I couldn’t put down. Whether you love eerie photos, sinister villains, or rich fantasy worlds, these books will pull you in.
Ever wondered what turned your favorite Disney villains into the characters we love to fear? The Villains series by Serena Valentino dives deep into their untold backstories, blending dark magic, betrayal, and tragedy in beautifully written retelling...
Serena Valentino's Villains Series
Blending vintage photography with haunting storytelling, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is a dark and whimsical journey into a world of hidden powers and eerie secrets. Follow Jacob as he uncovers the truth about his grandfather’s past a...
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children ...
Hollow City picks up right where Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children leaves off, plunging readers deeper into a richly imaginative world filled with danger, time loops, and unforgettable peculiar children. As Jacob and his friends journey acr...
Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children ...
In the gripping conclusion to the original Miss Peregrine’s trilogy, Library of Souls takes Jacob and his peculiar friends on their most dangerous journey yet. As they face powerful enemies and uncover long-buried secrets, Jacob must embrace his abil...
Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs
In A Map of Days, the peculiar world expands into modern-day America as Jacob discovers a hidden legacy and new dangers beyond Miss Peregrine’s island. With fresh characters, unfamiliar time loops, and high-stakes choices, this installment kicks off ...
A Map of Days (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children)
Step into a dystopian world where survival, rebellion, and sacrifice collide. The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins is a gripping, emotional rollercoaster that follows Katniss Everdeen as she challenges a brutal system built on fear and spectacl...
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1)
The stakes rise as Katniss navigates new dangers in and out of the arena, with rebellion simmering beneath the surface. Twists, tension, and emotional depth make this sequel unforgettable.
Catching Fire (Hunger Games Series #2)
The explosive finale where Katniss faces the cost of revolution and the true meaning of freedom. A haunting and powerful conclusion to an iconic trilogy.
Mockingjay (Hunger Games Series #3)
A dark, fascinating prequel exploring the early days of the Hunger Games and the making of a villain. Perfect for fans wanting to dive deeper into the origins of Panem.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)
The newest addition promises to take us back to Panem with fresh insight and gripping storytelling. I can’t wait to see how this next chapter expands the Hunger Games universe.
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)
Edward’s side of the Twilight saga, offering a darker, more obsessive look at the love story that started it all. A must-read for fans wanting deeper insight into his mind.
Midnight Sun — Stephenie Meyer
A modern YA classic where human and vampire worlds collide in an unforgettable love story. Bella and Edward’s tension-filled romance will have you turning pages late into the night.
Twilight — Stephenie Meyer
Heartbreak, loss, and the pull of forbidden love take center stage in this emotional sequel. Follow Bella as she navigates the pain of separation and the lure of danger.
New Moon — Stephenie Meyer
The love triangle intensifies as Bella must choose between her vampire and werewolf loyalties. Full of action, romance, and high-stakes decisions, this installment keeps you hooked.
Eclipse — Stephenie Meyer
The epic finale delivers drama, danger, and unexpected twists as Bella and Edward face their ultimate challenges. Love, sacrifice, and family are at the heart of this conclusion.
Breaking Dawn — Stephenie Meyer
A gender-swapped retelling of Twilight with fresh dynamics and surprising changes. Familiar yet new, it’s a fun twist on the story you thought you knew.
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined — Stephenie Meyer
A gripping novella that sheds light on a side character’s tragic fate during the vampire newborn war. A quick, haunting read that expands the Twilight universe.
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella — Stephenie Meyer
🌙 Dark Fairy Tale Retellings
Familiar stories get deliciously dark makeovers here. These books dive into the minds of villains and cursed characters, offering fresh, twisted takes on classic tales.
A beautifully dark retelling that gives the Wicked Queen’s side of the story. Perfect for fans of twisted fairy tales.
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains Series #1) — Serena Valentino
This villainous reimagining explores the Beast’s inner torment and the curse that changed everything. A fresh, darker look at a classic tale.
The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains Series #2) — Serena Valentino
Dive into Ursula’s origin story and see the secrets that made her the Sea Witch we know. This tale makes you question if she’s truly the villain or just misunderstood.
Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains Series #3)
Discover Maleficent’s side of the Sleeping Beauty story and what twisted events shaped her legendary spite. Perfect for fans who love a powerful villain with hidden pain.
Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains Series #4)
Unravel Mother Gothel’s twisted past and how she became Rapunzel’s controlling captor. This book adds a wicked layer to the beloved Tangled tale.
Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains Series #5)
Meet the Odd Sisters, the sinister trio pulling the strings behind Disney’s most infamous villains. This book ties the whole Villains series together in a deliciously eerie way.
The Odd Sisters: A Tale of the Three Witches (Villains Series #6)
Step inside Cruella De Vil’s mind and see how she became obsessed with fur and power. This stylish, chilling story shows how a villain is born from vanity and heartbreak.
Evil Thing: A Tale of That De Vil Woman (Villains Series #7)
Explore Lady Tremaine’s side of the Cinderella story and discover how heartache and envy turned her cold. This haunting retelling makes you wonder if she was ever truly wicked from the start.
Cold Hearted: A Tale of the Wicked Stepmother (Villains Series #8)
Take a journey through Captain Hook’s origin and learn what made him Peter Pan’s bitter enemy. This twisty tale gives the classic pirate a tragic depth you won’t expect.
Never Never: A Tale of Captain Hook (Villains Series #9)
Uncover the myth of Hades and Persephone through a dark, romantic lens woven into Valentino’s Villains universe. This story brings a lush twist to Greek mythology fans and villain lovers alike.
Fire and Fate (Villains Series #10)
Revisit the Beast’s world with new secrets and the struggle behind his monstrous curse. This book deepens the Beauty and the Beast lore with even more shadows and heartbreak.
Kill the Beast (Villains Series #11)
Serena Valentino’s next dark gem promises to peel back the layers of yet another iconic Disney villain’s heartbreak and secrets. Perfect for fans ready to dive deeper into the twisted hearts behind our favorite fairy tales.
PRE-ORDER Heartbroken (Villains Series #12)
💡 Quick Wisdom & Philosophy
Short but mighty reads that offer fresh perspective, timeless lessons, and simple truths about life, leadership, and happiness. Perfect for when you want something thoughtful without being heavy.
A short, engaging book filled with memorable lessons and leadership wisdom. Perfect for when you need quick, actionable inspiration.
You Can't Send a Duck to Eagle School: And Other Simple Truths of Leadership — Mac Anderson
Philosophy meets whimsy in this gentle introduction to Taoism through the world of Winnie-the-Pooh. A delightful, thought-provoking read that’s as comforting as it is insightful.
The Tao of Pooh — Benjamin Hoff
💪 Feminist & Women’s History Faves
Bold stories about trailblazing women who changed the world — this section celebrates fearless pioneers, revolutionaries, and everyday heroes who inspire us all.
A vibrant, inspiring collection that celebrates extraordinary women from around the globe who defied the odds and made history. Perfect for readers of all ages who want to learn about bold trailblazers and hidden heroines.
Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History — Kate Schatz
An inspiring and eye-opening chronicle of the struggles and triumphs of American women over five transformative decades. This is history that feels urgent, personal, and powerful.
When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present — Gail Collins
An illustrated celebration of trailblazing women who changed the face of science. Beautifully designed and deeply inspiring — a joy to read and display.
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World — Rachel Ignotofsky
🔬 True Crime & Forensics
For the curious, the bold, and the lovers of real-life mysteries — these books dive into the science, stories, and investigations behind true crime and forensics. Gripping, eye-opening, and often stranger than fiction.
This gripping true crime book explores the psychology, history, and cultural impact of serial killers throughout time. Peter Vronsky blends chilling case studies with investigative research to reveal what drives these criminals, and how society respo...
Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters — Peter Vronsky
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world-famous Body Farm, where science and the dead work together to solve mysteries. Gripping and educational, this is perfect for true crime fans and forensic science enthusiasts alike.
Death's Acre : Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm-Where the Dead Do Tell Tales — Dr. Bill Bass & Jon Jefferson
An intriguing collection of real-life cases and discoveries that shaped modern forensic science. Dr. Bass takes readers deeper into the groundbreaking work of solving crimes through bones and decomposition.
Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science — Dr. Bill Bass & Jon Jefferson
A darkly funny, honest, and fascinating look at life (and death) as a New York City medical examiner. This memoir blends heart, science, and humanity in unforgettable ways.
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner — Judy Melinek MD & T.J. Mitchell
A chilling, meticulously detailed account of the Manson murders by the prosecutor who lived it. This true-crime classic will stay with you long after the last page.
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders — Vincent Bugliosi & Curt Gentry