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Books Everyone Needs To Read At Least Once
15
items I read a whole lot of books, here are my top picks that leave me wishing I could erase my mind to experience again.
Sections
6
Thriller
Drama
Coming-of-age
Historical Fiction
Self Help
Fantasy
Thriller
One of the best twists in thriller history, it is a book that can be read in a day. Always my first recommendation for beginners looking to get into thriller and mystery as it leaves you questioning everything you just read. Was literally still think...
The Silent Patient (Mystery/Thriller)
This one fucked with my head in so many ways but that was the joy of reading it. Bunny is a Psychological horror that leaves me wondering how Mona Awad was able to think this plot through. I love all the twists and turns of this novel but you have to...
Bunny (Psychological Horror/Comedy)
It would be rude not to include one of Freida McFaddens many amazing thriller books. This one in particular was so page turning that I finished it the same day I bought it. The short chapters that ended on cliffhangers/suspenseful reveals made it so hard to put down. An amazing option if you are looking for a fast paced, easy read.
Never Lie (Mystery/Crime)
I had such a wonderful time reading this book and it not only made me turn my brain on to work out whodunit but the laughs I had along the way made the book 10x better. Stevenson is an underrated author that should be talked about more as his mystery...
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone (Mystery/Comedy)
Drama
I fell in love with the main characters reliability and honesty making the book feel as though it had realistic emotional depth in showcasing the messiness of juggling a failing career and recent breakup. If you are ever feeling down, this book will ...
Good Material (Romantic Comedy/Drama)
A book that has you questioning what is right and wrong on such a deeper level. This book had me hooked and I loved the multiple perspectives that it followed as we get to understand the whole thought process of a family going through major heartbrea...
My Sister's Keeper (Drama/Emotional)
Her story is so moving and eye opening. We get a deep dive into the life of a Nickelodeon teenage actress struggling with parental neglect and eating disorders. This read was so heartbreaking knowing what was going on in her mind all those years. The...
I'm Glad My Mom Died (Biography)
This novel is one that shocks you by how powerful and engaging it is. I didnt think I would enjoy reading a novel set in World War 2 however I was thrown into a chaotic and terrifying nature that kept me hooked. Following two sisters in a dual perspe...
The Nightingale (Drama/Historical Fiction)
Coming-of-age
This book is not only so entertaining with an extremely gripping plot, but it teaches a life lesson about strength and resilience through a young boy and his mute brother. I loved that it was set in Australia so I connected to it on a deeper level, h...
Boy Swallows Universe (Coming-of-age/Crime)
This book is not talked about enough, with strong perspectives from multiple members of the small town, we see how one signficant action can change a whole community and question moral responsibility. At times it is so lighthearted and sweet, in othe...
Beartown (Coming-of-age/Sports Fiction)
Historical Fiction
The first Taylor Jenkins Reid book I ever picked up and since then she has become one of my favourite authors. I struggled to decide which book of hers to add to the list as they are all phenomenal, but I landed on The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo a...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Historical Fiction/Romance)
Wow, the first person writing style of this novel makes it feel heavily connecting as we read firsthand about both the main characters grief and betrayal during a major political war in Afganistan. This book is a reminder to be grateful and face ever...
The Kite Runner (Historical Fiction/Tragedy)
This book blew up a few years ago and once I read it I understood why. Such a unique plot line with an unusual style of writing that I really enjoyed. The female empowerment showcased is so prominent and really adds to the books sentimental value. A ...
Lessons in Chemistry (Historical Fiction/Comedy)
Self Help
After helping me get out of a negative mindset I can confidently say that this is a book that MUST be read by anyone who is struggling with self doubt and damaging habits. The simple steps that this book urged me to take to alter my frame of mind is ...
Atomic Habits (Psychology/Self-help)
Fantasy
Fantasy books most commonly have a large number of sequels, however this book is one of the best standalone fantasy novels that I have ever read having such a powerful plot line of a young women who strikes a deal with a dark god to live forever. Wit...
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Fantasy)