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All Time Favorite Books
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items These are books that have stuck with me long after reading, and often read multiple times. I refer to them often in convos and think of them often. Basically my 4 stars and above rated books!
Sections
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Favorite Book Series
Favorite Fiction Reads
Best Non Fiction Books I’ve Read
Favorite Book Series
Because having multiple installments just allows you to live in a world even longer. Even better when each installment is better than the last!
The whole scholomance trilogy is like adult Harry Potter but more diverse and a non problematic author. From the first sentence to small foreshadowing sprinkled thru the whole series it is a work of art in exploring the greater good, prophecies not a...
A Deadly Education (Scholomance Series #1) by Naomi Novik, Paperback
Did a reread for the newest addition to the series, it’s just as poignant as when I read it 10 years ago! Dystopian stories are probably my favorite genre at this point.
The Hunger Games Book Series
Loved this installment to The Hunger Games series! Can’t wait for the movie. This completely spins the series as we know it on its head, adding new context to everything we thought we knew.
Sunrise on the Reaping
Can’t wait to read the second installment. Fascinating world building and magic system with Greek/roman inspiration behind systems
The Will of the Many by James Islington, Paperback
I’ve heard different opinions on whether the Apple series does the books justice but at the very least they BOTH need to be watched and read. The storytelling method in the books, especially later in the series, is just riveting as you understand wha...
The Silo Series Boxed Set: Wool, Shift, Dust, and Silo Stories
I’ve only finished book 1 and it was a slow burn but this was a fascinating take on a magical system in a historical lens viewing gifted children as outcasts that need to be hunted down and collected
Ordinary Monsters: A Novel by J. M. Miro, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
This has to be read AS WELL AS watched because they’re actually incredibly different versions of the same story that are perfect in their own right. The sequel is fine but a slower burn, the main one though is *chef’s kiss*
Ready Player One: A Novel by Ernest Cline, Paperback
Favorite Fiction Reads
Standalone books that have stuck with me, both short and long. But all perfectly told in their own right. #1 is an almost daily thought.
Homage to vintage video games as a pair of lifelong friends build a video game empire together after they first met bonding over Mario. Deep insights into pre-destination via game theory.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (B&N Exclusive Edition)
I’m due for a reread but this is one of the first books that ever made me cry in middle school and I’ve always thought about it since.
The Last Dog on Earth by Daniel Ehrenhaft, Paperback
I know King is hit or miss but this just stuck in my brain the mix of nostalgia and longing as well as the interesting take on time travel
11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King, Paperback
Horrifying, disgusting, makes you question what it means to be human in a world where cannibalism is legalized and regulated. Highly recommend.
Books - Tender Is the Flesh: Bazterrica, Agustina
All the tropes put together in a perfect way that makes you nostalgic for when you read or heard fairytales as a child. The world building gives a possible real world tie between Illinois and another realm.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King, Paperback
Formative read in my high school years, time travel is always a fascinating take for me with intricate rules and pieces of the puzzle that just trigger deeper though on cause vs effect and predestination
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, Paperback
Best Non Fiction Books I’ve Read
Informative AND entertaining AND delivered in an easy to digest manner. A mix of memoir, informative, and self help.
Such a unique exploration into Steve Martin’s history. This is only available in audio because it’s mainly done thru interviews. Less than a 5 hour listen. Very inspiring!
So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin
Best as an audio book but get a physical copy to so you can plan a roadtrip to all the places covered by these two comedians touring the U.S. with a hillbilly lens
Round Here and Over Yonder: Front Porch Travel Guide
Informative, inspiring, invigorating. This was recommended to me at a very low point and has since become a foundation for a lot of my approach to a more positive and self loving mindset
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay, Paperback
Easy to understand intro to tarot if you’re interested in divination. Gives background and real life examples of how a card could present during different life stages
WTF is Tarot?: ...& How Do I Do It? by Wintner