This curated list brings together an extraordinary range of voices and styles—from modern masterpieces to global classics, quiet dramas to sweeping historical sagas. You’ll find haunting ghost stories rooted in history, dazzling fantasy full of wonde...
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YA Distopian
Romance/Classic
Historical Drama
Mystery/Lit Fic
Historical
Classic
A powerful tale of racial injustice and childhood in the Deep South.Told warmth and wit.
To Kill a Mockingbird a book by Harper Lee
Honeyman A story that’s equal parts quirky, heartbreaking, and hopeful.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Reese's Book Club
A profound exploration of colonialism and tradition in pre-colonial Nigeria, told through the tragic tale of Okonkwo—a foundational African novel.
Things Fall Apart: A Novel (African Trilogy)
A heart-tugging, emotional story of unexpected young love and lasting
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks, Paperback
Classic suspense-horror—King always delivers.
Never Flinch: A Novel by Stephen King, Hardcover
YA Distopian
A girl whose touch is lethal.Explosive style and story telling.
Shatter Me Series - The English Bookshop
A chilling look at totalitarianism and surveillance.Still eerily relevant
1984 George Orwell - Jarir.com KSA
Romance/Classic
A witty,charming exploration of love,class,and family.Timeless
Pride and Prejudice a book by Jane Austen ...
A nostalgic, melancholic look at young love and mental health, infused with Murakami’s signature quiet surrealism.
Norwegian Wood: Haruki Murakami, Jay Rubin - Books
Third Empyrean romantasy—dragons, intrigue & soaring emotion.
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition) by Rebecca Yarros, Hardcover
Second in the Empyrean series—more heartbreak, fire, and elite dragon riders.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, Hardcover
A soulful love story full of humor and life-changing decisions.
Great Big Beautiful Life (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Emily Henry, Hardcover
Love tangled across timelines.
The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
Historical Drama
Friendship,guilt,and redemptio set against a changing Afghanistan.Deeply emotional.
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
A sweeping, emotional tale set in 1970s India.
A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry
Multicultural London, generational strife, and hilarious chaos—told with wit and warmth through unforgettable characters.
White Teeth Zadie Smith
Mystery/Lit Fic
A lyrical murder mystery with nature as a central theme.Quietly haunting.
Where the Crawdads Sing: Reese's Book Club a book by Delia Owens
A gothic literary mystery that celebrates books and storytelling.
The Shadow of the Wind (Cemetery Books)
A young boy’s world is upended by a museum bombing—what follows is a haunting meditation on loss, art, and identity.
The Goldfinch a book by Donna Tartt
Poetic exploration of memory and dignity
The Emperor of Gladness (Oprah's Book Club) by Ocean Vuong, Hardcover
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest ...
– Economic optimism in crisis‑age
Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson
gripping survival thriller set in the rugged American wilderness. A powerful mix of action, justice, and raw human instinct that fans of suspense will love.
➡️ Perfect for: Readers who enjoy fast-paced plots and outdoor adventure.
Battle Mountain (B&N Exclusive Edition) by C. J. Box, Hardcover
Historical
Nazi Germany seen through a book-loving girls eyes.Narrated by death-yes,really.
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
A generational saga of a Korean family in Japan, rich in culture and resilience.
Pachinko - National Book Award Finalist by Lee
The witch from The Odyssey gets her own epic—beautifully lyrical, feminist, and unexpectedly modern in its emotional depth.
Circe: 9780316556347: Miller, Madeline: Books
Note: A historical fiction masterpiece that explores war, family, and resilience through the eyes of two sisters. Deeply emotional and beautifully written.
➡️ Perfect for: Fans of tearjerkers, WWII fiction, and sister stories.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
Contemporary
A cranky man with a heart of gold.Funny,tearjerking and full of soul.
A Man Called Ove: A Novel: 9781476738024 - Books
Fresh, chart-topping romance with a contemporary vibe. Elle Kennedy delivers witty banter, strong female leads, and lots of heart.
➡️ Perfect for: Romance readers who love emotional depth with spice.
The Charlie Method (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Elle Kennedy, Paperback
Magical Realism
A powerful, poetic ghost story rooted in the horrors of slavery and the deep scars it leaves behind.
Beloved by Toni Morrison - Pulitzer Winner
A generational saga with political overtones, ghosts, and sweeping romance—like Gabriel García Márquez with a Chilean twist.
House of the Spirits
Domestic Drama
Tension unravel in picture-perfect suburb.Beautifully layered.
Little Fires Everywhere: Reese's Book Club: A Novel
Gripping emotional drama from a bestselling author.
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Part love story, part dystopian meditation—what begins as a quiet boarding school tale slowly unravels into a chilling ethical dilemma.
The Grimrose Girls
What if the Axis powers won WWII? A mind-bending classic that questions reality, history, and the power of belief.
The Man In The High Castle a book by Philip K. Dick
A deep dive into gender and identity on an alien world.
The Left Hand of Darkness (Hainish Series) by Ursula K. Le Guin, Paperback
time-travel meets historical injustice with chilling effect.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler, Paperback
Fantasy
A whimsical duel of magicians,wrapped in lush prose.Full of wonder.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
YA fantasy with emotional hero journey
Fearless (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lauren Roberts, Hardcover
Note: A wildly popular addition to the Dog Man series, this book is full of laughs, creativity, and comic-style action—perfect for young readers.
➡️ Perfect for: Kids aged 7+, fans of Captain Underpants-style humor.
Big Jim Begins (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Dog Man Series #13)
A mythic tale that weaves childhood fears into lyrical wonder. Short, strange, and deeply moving.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane a book by Neil Gaiman
Note: A timeless classic that never goes out of style. With playful rhymes and bold illustrations, this book continues to charm new generations.
➡️ Perfect for: Parents, early readers, and nostalgic collectors.
Green Eggs and Ham Deluxe (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Greek mythology gets a fierce, feminist retelling
Circe by Madeline Miller, Paperback
Psychological Thriller
A strugglin writer uncovers a dark manuscript.Twisty and Disturbing.
Verity by Colleen Hoover
A darkly elegant tale of murder and obsession among a tight-knit group of elite students—where academia turns lethal.
The Secret History: A Read with Jenna Pick - Donna Tartt
What happens when your new apartment hides a deadly secret?
The Tenant (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Freida McFadden, Paperback
A survival story that turns into a gripping psychological nightmare.
The Crash (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Freida McFadden, Paperback
A domestic worker discovers dark secrets—danger is closer than she thinks.
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Paperback
STEM-themed rom-com meets tension
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
Fantasy meets mystery
Rebel Witch: The Crimson Moth: Book 2 by Kristen Ciccarelli, Hardcover
Riveting political thriller from iconic
The First Gentleman: A Thriller by James Patterson, Bill Clinton, Hardcover
A compelling crime thriller from a master of the genre.
Nightshade by Michael Connelly, Hardcover
An unforgettable story about a woman who stops speaking after a shocking act.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Memory loss, mystery, and mind games.
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
Coming-of-Age / Tragicomedy
Grumpy old man meets the world’s persistence. This novel will have you laughing, crying, and rooting for unexpected kindness.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Paperback, 2015) for sale online
Philosophical Fiction
Explores love, freedom, and fate with sensuality and intellect during Prague Spring. One to ponder deeply over coffee.
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Uplifting, Literary & Heartfelt
A lonely woman and a clever octopus change each other’s lives.
