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Bookshelf Highlights: My Favorite Reads from the First Half of the Year!
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items Join me as I reflect on my reading journey from the first half of the year! In this post, I’ll share the books that captivated me, the lessons I learned, and the adventures I experienced through each page. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, or a hidd...
As someone who has followed Connor Franta's journey from his early YouTube days, reading Note to Self felt like a deep and personal conversation with an old friend. In this memoir, Connor opens his heart, sharing his internal struggles and triumphs i...
Note to Self
This fantasy novel is a whirlwind of emotion and adventure, seamlessly blending breathtaking world-building with deep, complex characters. Sarah A. Parker has crafted a narrative that feels as much like a dream as it does an epic journey—one you won'...
When the Moon Hatched: A Novel
The Paradise Problem is the perfect blend of humor, romance, and emotional depth, a delightful read that grabbed my attention from the very first page. Anna Green has crafted a charming, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt story that explores love, ide...
The Paradise Problem
Next of Kin is a deeply moving and thought-provoking book that left a lasting impact on me. Roger Fouts, through his remarkable journey of communicating with chimpanzees, invites us into a world of empathy, intelligence, and connection that transcend...
Next of Kin: My Conversations with Chimpanzees
Wild Love is an exhilarating and deeply engaging romance that perfectly balances heat, heart, and humor. Ford Grant, the world’s most eligible billionaire, has sought refuge in the quiet town of Rose Hill, hoping to escape his fame and start a record...
Wild Love
This Summer Will Be Different is a perfect blend of romance, longing, and the complexities of friendship that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Carley Fortune captures the essence of summer—the warmth, the temptation, and the...
This Summer Will Be Different
Abby Jimenez has crafted a charming, emotionally resonant rom-com that beautifully explores love, family, and personal growth. In Just for the Summer, Justin is cursed: every woman he dates ends up finding their soulmate right after they break up. En...
Just for the Summer
Emily Henry’s Funny Story is a delightful and emotionally layered romantic comedy that explores love, friendship, and second chances in the most unexpected ways. Daphne, freshly heartbroken after her fiancé Peter falls in love with someone else, move...
Funny Story
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang is a beautifully poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of grief, forgiveness, and the unexpected ways that life—and love—can unfold. Helen Zhang, a bestselling author, has spent thi...
How to End a Love Story
King of Sloth is a delightful, intoxicating read that will pull you into a whirlwind romance full of charm, tension, and unexpected depth. Ana Huang's clever writing brings to life two complex characters: Xavier Castillo, a carefree billionaire heir ...
King of Sloth
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a masterful blend of mystery, intrigue, and compelling character dynamics. Stieg Larsson’s writing pulls you into a dark, intricate world where secrets are buried deep and no one is quite who they seem. The novel fo...
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Series #1)
Angels & Demons is a pulse-pounding, intellectual thriller that deftly combines history, science, and religion in a gripping tale of conspiracy and suspense. Dan Brown’s novel introduces us to Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who is thrust int...
Angels and Demons
Mario Puzo's The Godfather is a masterpiece that delves deep into the complex world of crime, power, and loyalty. Through the lens of the Corleone family, Puzo paints an unforgettable portrait of the Mafia, blending the ruthless world of organized cr...
The Godfather
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is a timeless classic that captures the profound complexities of justice, morality, and human compassion. Set in the deep South during the 1930s, the story is seen through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl growi...
To Kill a Mockingbird
George Orwell’s 1984 and Animal Farm are masterpieces that have transcended time, offering profound reflections on power, oppression, and the manipulation of truth. This edition, which features both of Orwell’s iconic works, provides an essential gli...
Animal Farm And 1984
George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a sharp, thought-provoking allegory that resonates across time and cultures. At first glance, it’s a simple story about a group of farm animals who overthrow their oppressive human master to create a society of equality...
Animal Farm
C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is a timeless masterpiece that invites readers of all ages into the magical world of Narnia. The adventure begins innocently enough when four siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy—discover an enchan...
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia Series #2)
Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind is more than just a novel; it is an emotional journey through the turbulent years of the American South during and after the Civil War. The epic story of Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern belle, is one o...
Gone with the Wind
Lois Lowry’s The Giver is a thought-provoking masterpiece that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, we follow twelve-year-old Jonas as he embarks on a journey that will change his understandi...
The Giver