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I love reading books and I love sharing my favorites to others. A good book transports you into its world with its story. And everyone deserves a little break from the real world so do check out some of these beautiful fictions. 
PS. I am aiming to include the least expensive option available.
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My fav re-reads

Books you do not just read but disappear into. Page turners, comfort reads, and stories that make you say just one more chapter at 2 a.m.

 
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One of my all-time favorite rereads. I come back to this book every year without fail. The characters feel so real, the banter is sharp and addictive, and the story is beautifully set up. If you’re looking for a book that pulls you in and stays with ...

PS: If you want to read the book for free you can search it up on Wattpad.
Storm and Silence by Robert Thier | eBook
 
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A young adult novel about a girl named Hadley who makes a deal with Death to go back 27 days in time to prevent her classmate, Archer Morales, from committing suicide. The story follows Hadley as she tries to get to know Archer and change his fate, f...
In 27 Days - Gervais, Alison: Books
 
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One of the best thrillers I’ve ever read. You truly won’t see the twist coming. It keeps you hooked from start to finish and leaves you completely stunned by the end.

PS. The thrift book prices are much less
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Paperback
 
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If you want a break from rom coms and crave something deeper, this book is it. I never expected to relate to someone who cannot feel emotions, yet this story pulls you in completely. It makes you feel everything and nothing at the same time. I wish I...
Almond by Sohn Won-Pyung

Heart fluttering rom-coms

Feel good rom coms filled with humor, chemistry, and moments that make you believe in love again.

 
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This book will quietly break your heart and gently put it back together. Archer sets a new standard. He is unlike typical fictional male leads. There is a quiet depth to the way he loves that makes you long for that kind of connection too.
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan
 
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A beautiful read that completely pulled me out of a reading slump. I loved how real and flawed the characters felt, especially the banter between Naomi and Nicholas. Watching their relationship evolve so naturally made it incredibly fun and easy to b...
You Deserve Each Other - Sarah Hogle
 
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A heartfelt second chance romance about unfinished dreams, old wounds, and the courage to start over. When a woman opens her dream restaurant and comes face to face with the man who once broke her heart, she is forced to confront both her past and th...
The Birthday List (Maysen Jar, #1) by Devney Perry
 
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A tender, slightly spooky rom com about grief, love, and second chances. A romance ghostwriter who no longer believes in love returns home after her father’s death and unexpectedly encounters a very handsome ghost tied to her family’s funeral parlor....
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
 
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A heartfelt romance about independence, vulnerability, and letting someone show up for you. Win has always done life on her own, but one unexpected night changes everything. What starts as a practical decision to stay friends slowly turns into someth...
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
 
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        An adult contemporary romance filled with heartfelt moments, charm, and plenty of swoon worthy scenes that will make you wish you had a Michael in your life. 
       The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang blends humor, tenderness, and undeniable chemistry into a rom com that is both fun and deeply touching. If you are looking for a romance that will make you smile, blush, and root for the characters, this is one you sh...
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
 
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Abby Jimenez somehow manages to make you laugh and break your heart in the same chapter. Vanessa's story is funny and fizzing with life, but the grief underneath it all is so quietly real it catches you off guard. The romance between Vanessa and Adri...
Life's Too Short (The Friend Zone #3) by Abby Jimenez

Completed Series

What is better than finding a book with a sequel? Knowing the entire series is complete and ready to be devoured.

 
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Smart female lead? Check. Compelling characters? Check. Twists that keep you hooked? Check. 
Mind blown? Absolutely.
The Naturals Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
 
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I have a weakness for books with smart, witty female leads and this series is one of the best examples of enemies to lovers, slow burn, and adventure done right.
Storm and Silence

Young Adults

Books filled with wild imagination and exciting adventures. Perfect for middle grade and young adult readers, and just as fun for adults who want an engaging escape from heavier reads.

 
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What if the most awkward kid in school accidentally got recruited to a secret CIA academy? 
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs follows Ben Ripley, a math genius who suddenly finds himself training to be a spy despite having zero spy skills. Packed with hilarious mishaps, clever twists, and nonstop adventure, this is a wildly fun read that kids will...
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs

Short Stories

Quick, engaging reads that deliver powerful stories in just a few pages. Perfect when you want something satisfying to binge without committing to a full length novel.

 
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A quiet girl. A vanished woman. And a secret she refuses to speak. In Everything My Mother Taught Me, Alice Hoffman tells a haunting coming of age story about silence, loyalty, and the cost of keeping the truth buried.
Everything My Mother Taught Me by Alice Hoffman
 
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All He Wanted Was Pad Thai in Peace.
All Lucas wants is a quiet night alone, then his apartment board shows up over a rogue frying pan, and his perfectly curated solitude gets absolutely bulldozed. Fredrik Backman delivers a short, sharp, gloriously chaotic story that'll have you wincin...

PS - The story is available for free if you have a kindle and also on Audible.
The Answer Is No by Fredrik Backman
 
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A father running out of time, a little girl fighting for hers, and one extraordinary chance to make it all mean something. Backman wraps a profound meditation on legacy, regret, and redemption into a story so tender it'll crack you open. If you've ev...
The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman