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Books for every mood
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items Some of my favorite books, classified by genre/vibes
Sections
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Light, easy reads
Oh, so you want to cry?
Heartwarming
Modern times stories
Nonfiction
Fantasy
Light, easy reads
When you don’t have the emotional energy for anything else
I read this by chance the first time and it quickly became one of my comfort books. I have read it multiple times since! Such a wholesome (yet funny), family-centered read
The Vacationers: Straub, Emma
This book was so funny! I truly went in expecting to not like it, and I just came out wanting to read more books by Fredrik
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Absolutely hysterical. 10/10 so entertaining.
I Hope This Finds You Well: A Novel by Natalie Sue, Paperback
An lighthearted, adventure-filled book about a teenager on the run 🏃♀️
Mosquitoland by David Arnold, Paperback
Oh, so you want to cry?
These are the “will have you crying in public”, hardcore-sad category
I’ve read this one 3 times now. Masochism? Maybe, but the writing is too beautiful not to
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, Paperback
My favorite book of all time. A book narrating war through the eyes of death itself? Genius and beautiful idea
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Paperback
I agree this is probably her best book to date. The writing is fantastic in this one
Intermezzo: A Novel by Sally Rooney, Hardcover
This book will make you want to call your mom and tell her you love her
Crying in H Mart (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Michelle Zauner, Paperback
I kept putting this book off because “it didn’t seem like something I would enjoy” boy was I wrong. It’s very very obvious why it is so acclaimed.
James (2024 B&N Book of the Year) (Pulitzer Prize Winner) ...
Heartwarming
Books that made me cry, but in a moving, life-lesson kind of way
An angry, solitary old man is constantly annoyed by his neighbors who keep forcing their way into his life
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, Paperback
I read this book not knowing a lot about it, and I think that’s the best way to approach it really. Just trust.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, Paperback
If you want to laugh and also cry, this one is for you
I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney
Modern times stories
Books that really nailed what is like to be alive in this era
If you’ve ever chased someone who’s emotionally unavailable, this book will hit close to home
Adelaide: A Novel by Genevieve Wheeler
Anyone who’s dated in current times has been a victim of ghosting at some point… this book addresses this new phenomenon and I think it’s a great story
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
If you work a corporate job that makes you feel like your soul is dying, then you’ll relate to this book on a personal level. A great critique of modern life and how we choose to spend our lives.
Discontent: A Novel by Beatriz Serrano
Nonfiction
Sometimes it’s nice to learn something new, or gain a new perspective
This book is a masterpiece! Truly such an in depth and interesting analysis of how feminism has changed and evolved along with society
Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against ...
Anyone who considers themselves to be an introvert needs to read this. Is it really that good? Yes
Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes
If you live in the US, and you find yourself wondering if everyone has lost their minds when reading the news, this book does a really great job of exploring why politics have suddenly turned into such a passionate topic for most people.
Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein, Paperback
Fantasy
I will say, I am not a huge fan of fantasy books… but these ones won me over
I truly thought I wouldn’t like this one but holy sh*t, it was so good
Book of Night (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Holly Black
Such an addicting story. I’m pretty sure I read this in like 2 days
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
I truly don’t think this series has the hype it deserves. Such an original and entertaining story!
A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic Series #1)
When I saw this was one of Obamas favorite books in 2024, I was so shocked. Now that I read it, I get why
The Ministry of Time: A Novel by Kaliane Bradley, Paperback