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Standalone books that made me want to read more books
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items Every now and then you need to read a book which stands on its own. Here is a selection of many different genres, all amazing reads.
It reads really fast, really interesting and unique story. If you love Fleetwood Mac you will enjoy this.
Daisy Jones & The Six: A Novel
Amazing book, really well written. I read it in one day and it is a big book. Inspired me to start reading more.
The Great Alone: A Novel: Hannah, Kristin
If you like mistery, summer vibes and plot twists, this book is for you.
We Were Liars a book by E. Lockhart
A retelling of a myth, but also a book about female power and independance.
Circe a book by Madeline Miller
The first self help book I read, it really helped. At first a bit hard to read, but it gets easier as you go on.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos a book by Jordan B. Peterson
Its an easy read, it gets you in the mood for summer. A story about young love.
Breathless a book by Jennifer Niven
Interesting crime thriller with unexpected plot twists. They also made a mini series which follows the events of the bool accurately staring McDreamy.
The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair a book by Joel Dicker
An interesting read. The characters are quite unlikable but at the same time that is what makes it interesting.
Conversations with Friends: A Novel
A true modern classic. A beautiful story told by the best storyteller.
The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again a book by J. R. R. Tolkien and J. R. R. Tolkien
This book will hurt you, but you should still read it. The show is also good.
Normal People|Paperback
A world famous self help book, and overall amazing read.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones|Hardcover
A touching and emotional story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption.
The Kite Runner (10th Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
The first book in school that I actually liked reading. Every moody teenagers dream, but a great story as well.
The Catcher in the Rye|Paperback
This book was recomended to me by a lot of my friends. It’s beautifully written, heartbreaking, and unforgettable—a story about the power of words, love, and resilience in the darkest times.
The Book Thief|Paperback
A lighthearted, steamy, and emotional read with plenty of banter and tension. If you enjoy sports romances with opposites-attract dynamics, it’s worth checking out.
Icebreaker: Hannah Grace: 9781668026038
Another great novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is a captivating, emotional read with themes of fame, love, and identity. Perfect if you enjoy Old Hollywood intrigue and complex characters.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
The book My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is a deeply unsettling, darkly hilarious descent into the psyche of a woman who decides to opt out of life in the most extreme way possible: by sleeping. You can guess that things don't go e...
My Year of Rest and Relaxation|Paperback
The Bell Jar is a great coming of age story, raw and brilliant. It gets deep into what it’s like to feel totally disconnected from everything, even when it seems like life should be going fine. The authors writing is sharp, honest, and kind of haunti...
The Bell Jar: A Novel
I asked for this book for Christmas after watching the movie, and my thirteen-year-old heart was full. Reading it as an adult can feel a bit cringe, but it perfectly captures a simpler time—when all that mattered was a good Tumblr or We Heart It post...
The Fault in Our Stars
Another read by John Green and in my humble opinion an even better one. You should also check out the tv show staring Kristine Froseth in the role of Alaska Young, a complex character who drives the story.
Looking for Alaska
If you like immersive settings, romance blended with fantasy, and something self‑contained you should check out this book.
The Night Circus
Who doesn’t love a classic enemies-to-lovers story? Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, two very different people who slowly realize how much they have in common. Full of wit, romance, and unforgettable moments, it’s no wonder...
Pride and Prejudice (DK Classics)
A powerful retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus — beautifully written, romantic, and tragic. If you loved Circe, you will fall in love with this as well.
The Song of Achilles: A Novel
Blunt, honest, and funny — helps you focus on what truly matters and stop chasing perfection.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive…
Quiet, poetic, and deeply emotional. Perfect if you love books about books, grief, and second chances.
Words in Deep Blue
Likee... Who doesn’t want to be a rich old lady?
How to Be a Rich Old Lady: Your Guide to Easy Investing, Building Wealth, and Creating the Wild, Beautiful Life You Want
I read this book in school, and it really stuck with me. It’s a great conversation starter and provokes discussion. For the intellectuals.
The Stranger
A famous classic about two souls bound together by an all-consuming, wild, and unforgettable love. If you enjoy reading about obsession and mad love or want to get into reading classic literature than this is the book for you.
Wuthering Heights|Paperback
A fun, second chance romace book with a little bit of spice. It gives old school rom com vibes, mostly because the plot revolves around wedding planning.
Forget Me Not
My current read. So far so good. Its a really exciting read, but the fact that its a true story is quite disturbing.
Zoo Station: The Story of Christiane F.
This book is a memoir about time spent in a psychiatric hospital. You probably know the movie adaptation in which Angelina Jolie won an Oscar for her role. The story is really compeling and you should watch the movie as well.
Girl, Interrupted: A Memoir