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My Reading Nook
17
items I’m a total book lover, and these favorites had me turning pages way past bedtime.📚
Sections
3
Stories of Strength & Resilience
Mystery and Whodunit
Humor and Heart
Stories of Strength & Resilience
I loved this book, I think it was my favorite read of 2025. Through its vivid characters and emotional storytelling, it captures the struggles, triumphs, and enduring spirit of women, making it a powerful and unforgettable read.
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah, Hardcover
I love historical fiction and gravitate towards the World War II time period. This powerful story follows a midwife in wartime Berlin, witnessing the struggles, courage, and resilience of women amid the horrors of World War II. It’s a moving portrait...
The Midwife of Berlin by Anna Stuart, Paperback
I loved this one! The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters is a poignant, lyrical novel about an Indigenous Mi’kmaq family whose lives are forever changed when their young daughter goes missing during a summer of berry picking in Maine. Told through multip...
The Berry Pickers: A Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Amanda Peters ...
Kristin Hannah's book a always a hit for me and this one is no exception! A novel about the devastating consequences of a single, tragic night involving three teenagers, Jude's twins, Mia and Zach, and their friend Lexi, and the subsequent years of g...
Night Road: A Novel by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
This historical novel tells the story of Mileva Marić, the brilliant physicist who was Albert Einstein’s first wife and scientific partner. I loved learning about her life, and it gave me such a different perspective on what I've learned about Albert...
The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict, Paperback
It's a classic book, one of my favorites I've read over and over throughout the years. Telling a story about about racial injustice, social inequality, courage, compassion, and the loss of innocence, this book will always be relevant.
To Kill a Mockingbird (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
Where the Crawdads Sing follows Kya, the “Marsh Girl,” as she grows up isolated in North Carolina, facing love, loss, and a mysterious death that changes everything. I liked this book for its portrayal of human nature and the honest look at the hards...
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Paperback
Mystery and Whodunit
A twisty mystery thriller that follows a woman drawn back to her hometown amid a podcast‑led investigation into her best friend’s death, full of suspense, sharp humor, and unexpected turns. I loved the podcast and angle and the fact that Lucy had no ...
Listen for the Lie: A Novel - Amy Tintera
A gripping psychological thriller in which a widowed actress retreats to a Vermont lake house, becomes obsessed with spying on her glamorous neighbors, and soon finds that their seemingly perfect life hides dark secrets and shocking twists.
The House Across the Lake: A Novel by Riley Sager, Paperback
This book kept my attention from beginning to the ending I didn't see coming.
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally, Paperback
Humor and Heart
A hilarious and heartwarming story of a quirky uncle navigating grief, love, and family with wit, warmth, and unexpected life lessons.
The Guncle by Steven Rowley, Paperback
Story of My Life is a heartwarming contemporary romance about Hazel Hart, a once‑successful romance novelist who’s hit a major life slump after a painful divorce and debilitating writer’s block. It’s a story about starting over, healing through conne...
Story of my life
I've been reading this series for years! They are great books to add a little fun and excitement to your collection. Now or Never follows bounty hunter Stephanie Plum as she juggles two fiancés, Joe Morelli and Ranger, while possibly being pregnant a...
Now or Never (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Stephanie Plum Series #31)
As a married woman, I found this book hilarious and thought about sending my husband up to the attic. 😅
The Husbands (A Read with Jenna Pick) by Holly Gramazio, Paperback
This was a fun holiday read! A classic enemies to a lovers' story, it made me root for Noah and Cat.
The Christmas Fix by Lucy Score, Paperback
This book was a feel-good read with a happy ending. Even when it deals with grief or loneliness, it does so with warmth and reassurance rather than heaviness. It’s thoughtful, heartwarming, and just a little magical, without ever feeling unrealistic.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Paperback
This is the first book in a long series of feel-good mysteries with a Southern twist. I laughed at the antics and slightly unbelievable situations the characters found themselves in. I would recommend for a light, easy read.
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes, Paperback