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Reading Recs Directly from my Shelves 📖
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items The books on my shelves & on my mind 📚
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Cozy Autumn Reads
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Spooky Season Reads
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My Favorite Books
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Books I Think Everyone Should Read
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Audiobooks
Cozy Autumn Reads
Cozy and magical reads for autumn
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She doesn't need to have magic in order to be magic…
A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner
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In 1911 New York City, seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell spends her days as a seamstress, mourning the mysterious death of her brother months prior. Everything changes when she’s attacked and a man ends up dead at her feet—her scissors in his neck...
The Witch Haven by Sasha Peyton Smith
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Fans of The Witch Haven rejoice! Your Spooky Season reads just got that much better with this sequel that takes readers through Paris alongside Frances as she tries to fix the rift in the magical world that she accidentally created with her magic. Fu...
The Witch Hunt by Sasha Peyton Smith
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What do you think purgatory looks like? Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another b...
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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A romcom even more satisfying than the crunch of a crisp fall leaf, this is a swoony love story that’s guaranteed to keep you warm.
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
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A stunning debut that’s as whimsical and charming as it is dark and mysterious. Inspired by Icelandic folklore and written in an epistolary fashion, this fairy tale is full of witty prose with a grumpy supernatural love story. It’s dark academia with...
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
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A neurodivergent heroine in a light academia romance — what’s not to like? Book two of the three-book series sees Emily facing new challenges both inward and out.
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
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Whimsical and charming, dark and mysterious, Emily Wilde's world of wonders is back. If you're a fan of supernatural love stories and banter that'll make you blush, this is the book for you.
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett
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If you loved the high fantasy and low stakes of Legends and Lattes, allow us to introduce you to Sarah Beth Durst. Combining the coziness of cottagecore with the magical thrills of romantasy, this brand new world is one we can't wait to share with re...
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
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A cozy tale steeped in magic. Perfect for plant lovers and anyone who enjoys vivid storytelling and whimsical places, this fantasy read about the beauty of starting over is a delight for the senses.
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
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The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches is a welcome addition to the witchy landscape, providing an uplifting, fun and romantic millennial story that is packed with charm and magic. With a diverse cast and deep relationships, it's an endearing a...
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
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Bringing together a grounded fantasy and an engaging romance and setting it at an inn is exactly the kind of cozy, charming read you'd expect it to be. This feel-good, magical story with dabbles of alchemy, wit and fully realized magic is the kind of...
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
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After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.
The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to...
Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree
Spooky Season Reads
Atmospheric reads for spooky season
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Has a book ever totally changed your life? A group of teens at a home for pregnant girls face adversity, shame and more until a book of witchcraft changes everything for them. Triumphant and terrifying, you won't put this one down.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
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A family reunion, a gothic mansion, and a remote island all add up to a delicious mystery that Agatha Christie would certainly approve. We know you will, too. A perfect summer beach read, just don’t get too close to the shoreline.
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
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In the first installment of Victoria Dalpe’s new dark fantasy series, we meet Selene Shade, a resurrectionist for hire who might just have taken on the wrong case.
Selene Shade, Resurrectionist for Hire by Victoria Dalpe
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This is not a traditional love story. Horror and fantasy unite in this unsettling tale of mystery, adventure and deception.
The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow
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While the plot may repeat, it never grows stale. You'll be burning through pages as our protagonist attempts to solve a murder before it happens … again.
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
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Fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose, meet Kristin Perrin and her new feel-good whodunit. Amateur sleuthing, a quiet village, a stately home — and another book on the way. What's not to love?
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
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A crumbling seaside manor miles from civilization sets the backdrop for A Study in Drowning, a spine-tingling, gothic fantasy sure to grip readers from the very first page with Ava Reid’s signature evocative prose.
A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
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Just when Effy thought it was over, conflict returns, forcing her and Preston to face this looming threat together.
A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid
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Three distinct women from three distinct time periods orbit a shared struggle of facing down the patriarchy. This is a refreshingly feminist tale, bold in its telling and rewarding in its followthrough.
Weyward by Emelia Hart
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Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January.
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
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Atmospheric, dark and unique, Gothikana embodies dark academia with all the genre staples and then some. This is a macabre school story with a steamy gothic romance at its core.
Gothikana by RuNyx
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From New York Times bestselling author RuNyx comes Enigma, a twisted Hades and Persephone meets scorching dark academia romance―a tale of love and obsession between two rivals.
Enigma by RuNyx
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Nightmare Before Christmas fans rejoice! Long Live the Pumpkin Queen picks up where the beloved film left off, with Sally in her new role as the Queen of Halloween Town. This delightful return to The Nightmare Before Christmas universe is sure to app...
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw
My Favorite Books
Books that have stayed with me even after the last page
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A lush, dark YA fantasy debut that weaves together tattoo magic, faith, and eccentric theater in a world where lies are currency and ink is a weapon, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake.
Ink in The Blood
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The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. With this collection of prequel novellas, step into the world of the complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.
The Assassin's Blade
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An assassin that must prove herself in order to gain her freedom, Celaena Sardothien has become one of the most iconic heroines in a fantasy series. The worldbuilding that Maas does in this novel is phenomenal, and you’ll find yourself eager to retur...
Throne of Glass
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Never trust an assassin. Celaena's story continues in the second book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.
Crown of Midnight
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The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.
Heir of Fire
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No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.
Queen of Shadows
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Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war. War is brewing in the fifth book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.
Empire of Storms
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A glorious empire. A desperate quest. An ancient secret. The search for allies extends to a new land in the sixth book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series.
Tower of Dawn
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The absolute greatest final book to a series I've ever read. Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR...
Kingdom of Ash
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An amazing series for lovers of The Hunger Games. What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-ye...
Legend
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The second book in Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT!
Prodigy
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The explosive finale to Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND trilogy—perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and DIVERGENT! He is a Legend. She is a Prodigy. Who will be Champion?
Champion
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Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion. But never underestimate the Rebel. With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforget...
Rebel: A Legend Novel
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A brutal, vicious read about a competition where there can only be one survivor. Katniss Everdeen is a reluctant tribute in the 74th Hunger Games, volunteering to take the place of her younger sister. As Katiness enters the arena, she must decide how...
The Hunger Games
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The second book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is now available in trade paperback.
Catching Fire
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The third book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. The final book in Suzanne Collins's worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy is now available in paperback.
Mockingjay
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Fans of The Hunger Games won’t want to miss this long-awaited prequel to the beloved series, following a young Coriolanus Snow determined to prove himself as a mentor in the deadly Games. Filled with just as much high-stakes action and emotion as the...
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
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The Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games are about to begin. Who will be tribute? Who will live and die? Return to Panem for more pulse-pounding action than ever before. Oh, and may the odds be ever in your favor.
Sunrise on the Reaping
Books I Think Everyone Should Read
Books that I think are important for everyone to read
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If you like The Hunger Games, you'll love absolutely love this series!
Legend Series by Marie Lu
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If you're a woman, you should read this. If you're not a woman... You should still read this.
The Handmaid's Tale
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A series that was life changing to read. Digestible for almost any reader out there. And if you haven't read it yet... What are you doing??
The Hunger Games Book Series
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Enlightening, well written, and engaging. I ate this up.
Careless People
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I truly believe this model will change the world.
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness
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Very informative and gives great insight into how the human brain works
5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life
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The perspective that this book gave me probably saved me. Radical acceptance is the way to move through life.
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha
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