A collection of books that are B O U N D to become favorites—stories that stay with you long after the last page. From unforgettable characters to page-turning plots and beautifully written worlds, these are the reads worth recommending again and aga...
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WOMENS FICTION
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MYSTERY/THRILLER
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HISTORICAL FICTION
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ROMANCE
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CHILDRENS FANTASY
WOMENS FICTION
Women’s fiction is a genre centered on the emotional journeys, relationships, and personal growth of female protagonists. These stories often explore themes like love, family, friendship, career, self-discovery, and life’s transitions, blending heart...
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I went into this not reading the synopsis and I audibly gasped within the first few pages. I loved this book.
The Wedding People - by Alison Espach (Hardcover) - Target
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This book you’re either gonna love it or hate it. There’s a lot of hard subjects touchy subjects.
Paper Palace - by Miranda Cowley Heller (Paperback) - Target
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I love this book. Very rarely do I meet a Elin Hildebrand book that I do not like. Some of it was a little predictable, but I think that’s what I love about her books is that they are familiar.
The Five-Star Weekend - by Elin Hilderbrand (Hardcover) - Target
MYSTERY/THRILLER
Mystery and thriller books are gripping, suspense-filled stories designed to keep you guessing until the very end. From shocking twists and hidden secrets to dangerous secrets, crime, and psychological tension, these books deliver page-turning plots ...
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Wow, this book although I felt like it could be much shorter really kept me on the edge with trying to figure out what was going on and where the characters were going.
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick - by Chris ... - Target
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I really enjoyed this book. I thought there were lots of interesting characters with unique perspectives
The God of the Woods - by Liz Moore (Hardcover) - Target
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This book had me from the first page to the last page. I really loved all the characters an the character development. It was filled with so much action. There was something going on at every page. It will really keep you on your seat the entire tim...
Wild Dark Shore - by Charlotte McConaghy (Hardcover) - Target
HISTORICAL FICTION
Historical fiction brings the past to life through stories set in real time periods, blending rich historical detail with compelling fictional characters and events. These books let you step into another era—exploring love, loss, resilience, and adve...
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It wasn’t easy to decide how to feel about this book, but I found it very interesting. Sometimes it made me mad sometimes it made me sad.
Junie: A GMA Book Club Pick - by Erin Crosby Eckstine (Hardcover)
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This was a five star read for me! It was heartbreaking, but also so interesting.
The Four Winds - by Kristin Hannah (Paperback) - Target
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Sometimes a back-and-forth timeline does not work well in a book but this one really does it well. This book shows that despite bad things that happen they’re typically as good that comes from it.
The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson - by Ellen Baker (Hardcover) - Target
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This book was perfection. It is a hard story to read. It’s heartbreaking. You will cry, but this was a story that needed to be told.
Kristin Hannah The Women Paperback | Collection of Novels - Target
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Amazing. Heart wrenching. Beautiful.
Nightingale (Paperback) (Kristin Hannah) - Target
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I love this book. I love books that I learn from. It was very emotional and thought-provoking.
The Frozen River - by Ariel Lawhon (Paperback) - Target
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This book held my attention, kept me in suspense, surprised me, made me gasp, saddened me, angered me, and made me smile.
The Lies They Told - by Ellen Marie Wiseman (Paperback) - Target
ROMANCE
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Love a good romance
Christmas at Snowdrop Cottage - Helen Rolfe - Barnes & Noble
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This book surprised me. Obviously I knew where it was going, but I’ve loved how well the characters called each other out and held each other accountable and talk through things that were important.
Evvie Drake Starts Over - by Linda Holmes (Paperback) - Target
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Cute and simple
Bookshop by the Sea - by Denise Hunter (Paperback)
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I actually tried to read this book twice. The first time I couldn’t get through the first few pages I felt like it was just boring. I hate to not finish a book so I gave it another chance and read the first chapter, and after that I was hooked, I abs...
People We Meet on Vacation - by Emily Henry (Paperback) - Target
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I love this book. The ghost aspect was a little strange, but it was a good book.
The Hotel Nantucket - by Elin Hilderbrand (Paperback) - Target
CHILDRENS FANTASY
Children’s fantasy is filled with magic, adventure, and imagination, taking young readers to enchanted worlds where anything is possible. From brave heroes and mythical creatures to secret kingdoms and extraordinary quests, these stories inspire wond...
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I did not read these books until I was an adult and my children and I grew up on these books so to speak. I cannot wait to share these books with my grandchildren.