If you enjoy clever protagonists, addictive mysteries, satisfying worldbuilding, and stories full of twists and problem-solving, these are some of my favourite reads. Every book kept me hooked from start to finish and left a lasting impression.
Amazing storyline and characters
Project Hail Mary | Barnes & Noble®
Insanely creative and easy to read, love the world building and depth of characters
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)
Interesting read with a unique storyline!
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang | Goodreads
Project hail mary but without the aliens!
The Martian by Andy Weir - 9780553418026
Brilliant mystery that keeps giving you questions instead of answers! Couldn't stop trying to figure everything out
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy, #1) by James Islington | Goodreads
Great twists with brutal action! Also with characters you'll actually care about
Red Rising Saga - PIERCE BROWN
Weird, clever, and surprisingly emotional by the end!
Children of Time Series by Adrian Tchaikovsky - Goodreads
Incredible storytelling and worldbuilding!
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - Goodreads
Amazing characters with dark humour throughout!
The First Law Series by Joe Abercrombie - Goodreads
Starts quietly before completely destroying you emotionally.. as well as some of the best character moments I've ever read!
The Sword of Kaigen: A Theonite War Story
Funny without trying too hard! Great worldbuilding and a main character that's genuinely entertaining to follow
The Blacktongue Thief - Goodreads
Amazing book with one of the coolest magic systems around!
THE MISTBORN® SAGA - THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY
Great mix of detective work, magic, and humour. Binged this like crazy!
Dresden Files - Jim Butcher
Impossible to put down!
Dark Matter: A Novel - Blake Crouch - Amazon.com
Fantastic Norse-inspired world with nonstop action. Every battle feels exciting instead of repetitive.
The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1) - Goodreads
One of those books you keep thinking about afterwards!
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
Incredible mystery with constant reveals and smart progression!
Lord of Mysteries, Vol. 1: The Clown, Part I
Found this to be a little short and strange but in a good way!
Roadside Picnic (16) - Rediscovered Classics
Kept me interested the whole way through!
The Apocalypse Seven by Gene Doucette | Goodreads
Smart, funny, and endlessly entertaining!
We Are Legion (We Are Bob) (Bobiverse, #1) - Goodreads
Funny, creative, and much more heartfelt than I expected!
The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England
Clever magic system backed by plenty of thought-provoking ideas
Babel: Necessity of Violence - Arcane History
Starts strange and slowly becomes fascinating!
Piranesi: Clarke, Susanna - Books - Amazon.com
Endless mysteries inside an incredible setting. Every reveal somehow makes the story even more interesting.
The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence | Goodreads
Feels like classic fantasy done right. Great pacing, memorable characters, and lots of adventure.
The Darkwater Legacy #1 - The Ember Blade - Goodreads
Massive sci-fi ideas handled incredibly well. Makes the universe feel unbelievably huge and mysterious.
House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds - Book Review - Alex Gude
Dark, brutal, and packed with atmosphere. The world feels lived in from the first page.
Empire of the Vampire #1 - Goodreads
Beautiful writing backed by an unforgettable story. Unlike anything else I've ever read.
The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez | Goodreads
One of the greatest survival stories I've read
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Fascinating look into one of history's greatest minds. Loved learning how he viewed problems differently.
Einstein: His Life and Universe - Isaacson
Interesting look at a complicated genius!
Steve Jobs: Make Something Wonderful
Surprisingly entertaining story about building Nike. Loved seeing all the failures before the success.
Shoe Dog: Memoir by Nike Creator Phil Knight
Loved the huge scientific ideas and mystery. Made me think about humanity on a much larger scale. An extremely unique read!
The Three-Body Problem
Made complicated ideas about space and time easier to understand. Left me thinking about the universe differently.
A Brief History of Time: Hawking, Stephen
Loved how one person could master science, writing, business, and politics through endless curiosity.
Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
Crazy story about human ambition and survival.
Into Thin Air: Personal Account Mt. Everest
Changed the way I think about evolution and why living things behave the way they do.
The Selfish Gene: 30th Anniversary Edition
Fascinating look at genetic technology. Crazy to think humans can now edit life itself.
The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna & Gene Editing
Probably the most realistic apocalypse story I've read. Loved seeing the global perspective.
World War Z: Oral History of Zombie War
A must read for everyone! Full of practical ideas about improving yourself through small changes!
Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear
Full of simple financial lessons that are still relevant in today's age
The Richest Man in Babylon
Eye-opening look at humanity's impact on Earth and the future challenges we face.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
One of my favourites. Loved David's mindset, discipline, and how he pushed himself beyond perceived limits.
Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy Odds
Dark sci-fi mystery that constantly keeps you guessing. Couldn't predict where it was heading at all.
