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Books that any book lover should read.

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Books that every book lover should read.
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Thriller Books

Thriller Books that I have read. 

 
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Loved this book.
The Perfect Marriage - by Jeneva Rose (Paperback)
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My favorite of 2024 so far
All Good People Here - by Ashley Flowers (Paperback)
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This book will have you at the edge of your set! Amazing thriller.
The Teacher - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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This is an amazing thriller! The twist in this I didn't see coming at all.
The Housemaid - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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This Thriller was amazing. When I thought the twist was done here comes another twist.
If You See Me | Paperback
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This book wasn't my favorite. I felt like I was reading a Goosebumps book from when I was a kid.
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I really enjoyed this short story thriller. It was about 90 pages but really packs a punch.
It Doesn't Go Away | Paperback
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Wasn't my favorite of her books but still really good.
One by One - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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check trigger warnings before reading this book. It was a good book with a lot of heavy topics. Not for the faint of heart.
Pretty Girls (Reprint) (Paperback) (Karin Slaughter)
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I really enjoyed this book took some turns I wasn't expecting.
The Girls Are All So Nice Here: A Novel|Paperback
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This book was so good! My heart was breaking for the girls in this book. It does go into foster care so check triggers if you have them it was an amazing book.
Darling Girls: A Novel|Hardcover
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I really enjoy Jeneva Rose's writing her plot twist are something that I cannot guess. This one is so good and I didn't see the twist coming.
Home Is Where the Bodies Are (B&N Exclusive Edition)|BN Exclusive
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great book. This author is one of my auto buy authors.
The Locked Door - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
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YA thriller. It did feel like a YA book, but it was still entertaining and a fast read.
Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets|Paperback
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YA thriller without reading like a YA thriller. This book series was so good! I finished it within 3 days. I couldn't stop reading it.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Complete Series Paperback Boxed Set: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; Good Girl, Bad Blood; As Good as Dead|Paperback
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A Christmas thriller I was all for it. You are to read this like an advent calendar. It was hard to stop at just one chapter a day it was really good and kind of more of a horror than a thriller.
25 Days|Paperback
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My first Darcy Coates book and wow. She starts them off with a bang action packed from start to finish I couldn't put it down.
Dead of Winter|Paperback
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Romance / Dark Romance

Romance and Dark Romance books I have read

 
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If you are looking for a dark romance. This is for you. Please check trigger warnings.
Haunting Adeline | Paperback
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Dark Romance
Toxic - by Nicole Blanchard (Paperback)
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Good book. This book is based on two teenage main characters.
Punk 57 - by Penelope Douglas (Paperback)
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If you like age gap romance. This is the book for you!
Birthday Girl - by Penelope Douglas (Paperback)
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LOVED IT!!!!
The Things We Leave Unfinished - by Rebecca Yarros (Paperback)
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This was a good read but had no wow factor for me. Don't let that stop you from continuing the series. The rest is better.
Twisted Love - by Ana Huang (Paperback)
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I laughed the entire time. I loved it so much.
Butcher & Blackbird - by Brynne Weaver (Paperback)
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This is my favorite in the series.
Twisted Games (Bk 2) - by Ana Huang (Paperback)
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My second favorite in the series
Twisted Hate (Bk 3) - by Ana Huang (Paperback)
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The last book in the series and this comes in third place for me.
Twisted Lies (Bk 4) - by Ana Huang (Paperback)
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Hands down one of my favorite authors.
Part of Your World - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
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I didn't care for this because the MMC was so mean lol
Scarred - (Never After) by Emily McIntire (Paperback)
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This book broke my heart.
A Thousand Boy Kisses - by Tillie Cole
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So cute two authors getting together. Love it.
Beach Read - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
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I really enjoyed this book. It gave me Good Luck Chuck vibes with fake dating. Anything this author writes I have fallen in love with.
Just for the Summer - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
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This was not my favorite. Book one was a lot better in my opinion. This book was ok for me I just didn't enjoy the relationship as much as I enjoyed it in the first book. Still had me laughing at times.
Leather & Lark - (Ruinous Love Trilogy) by Brynne Weaver (Paperback)
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Peter Pan retelling if Hook gets Windy
Hooked - by Emily McIntire (Paperback)
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Persephone and Hades retelling.
A Touch of Darkness - by Scarlett St. Clair (Paperback)
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This is a YA book, but it completely shattered my heart. I loved the characters in this book.
If He Had Been with Me - by Laura Nowlin (Paperback)
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This is book 2 same story different perspective. Amazing story and shattered my heart.
If Only I Had Told Her - by Laura Nowlin (Paperback)
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One of my favorite authors.
Yours Truly - (Part of Your World) by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
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Great Christmas romance book.
Comfort and Joy|Paperback
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reminded me of a Hallmark movie in a book. Really cute Christmas read.
The Christmas Tree Farm: A Christmas Novella|Hardcover
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Small town romance. I thought it was cute reminded me of a Hallmark movie with spice.
The Pumpkin Spice Café - (Dream Harbor) by Laurie Gilmore (Paperback)
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This book will not be for everyone. It follows a group of friends and their life. The things that this character went through is just heartbreaking. Check triggers.
A Little Life - by Hanya Yanagihara (Paperback)
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cute book. Reminds me of A hallmark movie with spice.
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store - by Laurie Gilmore (Paperback)
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This is the least favorite in the series but was still a cute Christmas read. Just like the others it reminds me of a Hallmark movie with a lot of spice.
The Christmas Tree Farm - (Dream Harbor) by Laurie Gilmore (Paperback)
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A cute Christmas book. It did play the Groundhog Day trope very well without feeling too repetitive.
In a Holidaze - by Christina Lauren (Paperback)
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This book had me laughing out loud. So funny. It is a spicy Grinch retelling.
How My Neighbor Stole Christmas|Paperback
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Fantasy

Fantasy Books I have read.

 
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I loved every bit of this fantasy book. This is a YA urban fantasy if you like that this is the book for you. It was amazing.
King's Preparatory and the Book of Being | Paperback
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I did enjoy this book. It was slow for the world building, but it did make me cry.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
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My favorite book in this series.
A Court of Mist and Fury - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
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a series I wil never forget.
A Court of Wings and Ruin - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
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a lot of people do not like this I did enjoy this short novella.
A Court of Frost and Starlight - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
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so good!
A Court of Silver Flames - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
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Good read unsure if i will continue the series.
Lightlark - by Alex Aster
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This is a YA fantasy. This book wasn't my favorite YA fantasy but still wasn't a bad book.
Legendborn - (The Legendborn Cycle) by Tracy Deonn (Paperback)
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I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but it was so funny I couldn't stop reading it.
Apprentice to the Villain - by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Paperback)
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I really enjoyed this book and it had me laughing.
Assistant to the Villain|Paperback
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I personally enjoyed this book. I did feel like i wanted a little bit more world building, but I couldn't put it down and I felt myself wanting more.
Powerless - by Lauren Roberts (Hardcover)
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Homeschool Books

 
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Very good book if you are new to homeschooling or just thinking about homeschooling. It answered questions I didn't even know I had.
The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child's Education, A New Way to Homeschool|Paperback
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Great book if you are new to homeschooling or you are just thinking about it. I found it really relatable and I enjoyed it.
The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life|Paperback
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Hands down the best homeschool book that I have read.
Homeschool Bravely: How to Squash Doubt, Trust God, and Teach Your Child with Confidence|Paperback

Christianity

 
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Amazing book. I didn't realize that God could speak to us in so many ways. Amazing read no matter what your walk with Christ looks like.
Created to Hear God - by Havilah Cunnington (Hardcover)
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This is great for anyone who maybe struggling during delays or worshipping during a disaster.
Shelter in God: Your Refuge in Times of Trouble|Paperback
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I really enjoy anything by this author. I really enjoy her writing. This is an amazing book if you are new with your walk with Christ or a seasoned Christian.
Finding God's Will for Your Life: Discovering the Plans God Has for You|Hardcover
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This is great if you are just stepping into your faith or if you've been a Christian for awhile.
Help is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit|Paperback
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Amazing book! This really puts into perspective the power of prayer and how important it is and having your trust in God. amazing read and I can't wait to watch the movie.
War Room: Prayer is a Powerful Weapon|Paperback
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Historial Fiction

 
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Amazing book. Kristin Hannah's writing is amazing. All of her books are 5 stars for me
Nightingale (Paperback) (Kristin Hannah)
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Another amazing read by Kristin Hannah. This is hands down my favorite by her.
The Great Alone - by Kristin Hannah (Paperback)
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a beautiful retelling of Gomer and Hosea from the Bible. The author did an amazing job and I recommend this to anyone. Check triggers.
Redeeming Love|Paperback
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Kristin Hannah's writing is just beautiful. This follows a nurse in the Vietnam war so good and made me feel like I was there.
The Women - by Kristin Hannah (Hardcover)
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Amazing book following two friends from childhood to adulthood.
Firefly Lane|Paperback
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Book 2 of Firefly Lane you don't have to read this book, but it does go into what the family does after the unfortunate events that happens in book one. I do recommend it it was such a good story.
Fly Away: A Novel|Paperback
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