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Books I’ll Never Shut Up About – Fiction, Memoir, Magic & More
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items I'm a lifelong book lover, and former teacher who’s spent years reading across genres—so this list is a curated collection of my all-time favorite reads. It’s not just Harry Potter (though yes, that’s in there too!), you’ll find a mix of classics, co...
I read this book a long time ago, but I still remember how completely hooked I was right from the start. That moment when Harry finds the letter with the purple wax seal—the lion, eagle, badger, and snake around the big ‘H’—I was so curious, just lik...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - Book 1
When I read the second Harry Potter book, I remember feeling that mix of excitement and tension right from the start. Harry is stuck at the Dursleys’ over the summer, and they’re just as horrible as ever. All he wants is to get back to Hogwarts, and ...
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Book 2
Book 4 has always stood out to me. You can feel the shift—things get darker, and Voldemort's presence starts creeping back in. That moment at the Quidditch World Cup when the Dark Mark appears? Genuinely chilling.
Harry’s name getting pulled into th...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Book 4
Okay, if you haven’t read The Fault in Our Stars yet—add it to your list now. It’s one of those books that hits you right in the heart. Hazel has cancer, and she’s known her story will end early… until she meets Augustus Waters at a support group, an...
The Fault in Our Stars
Okay, so let’s talk about THIS one. If you’re in the mood for something bold, addictive, and totally unputdownable, Fifty Shades of Grey delivers. It starts when Anastasia Steele—smart, curious, and totally not prepared for what’s coming—interviews t...
Fifty Shades of Grey (#1)
This book hit me hard—in the best kind of way. The Tattooist of Auschwitz tells the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who ends up as the tattooist at Auschwitz, marking his fellow prisoners with numbers that would become haunting symbols of...
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
If you love a good psychological thriller that messes with your head (in the best way), The Girl on the Train is a must-read. Rachel takes the same train every day and becomes strangely attached to the lives she glimpses from the window—especially a ...
The Girl on the Train
This book genuinely changed something in me.
The Alchemist came into my life at exactly the right time—when I needed clarity, courage, and a reminder to trust myself. It’s the story of Santiago, a young shepherd who sets off in search of a treasure ...
The Alchemist
This book wrecked me in the best way. 💥 It’s not about divorce or religion, though both are in there — it’s about love, legacy, and the messy, magical women who shape us.
Sita Walker writes with so much honesty, humour, and heart. Her story spans c...
The God of No Good
This book is such a gem. 🌟 If you loved Wonder, you need to meet Tally. She’s honest, funny, and navigating sixth grade while trying to figure out how to be herself in a world that doesn’t always get her.
What hit me hardest was how real it felt — ...
Can You See Me?
I can’t wait to read this one — it’s been on my list forever. A book that pairs the Dalai Lama’s wisdom with a psychiatrist’s perspective? Yes please. 🙏
It dives into big questions about happiness, anxiety, and how to stay grounded when life gets m...
The Art of Happiness
This one’s high on my “must read next” list. 📚 Wifedom dives into the life of Eileen O'Shaughnessy — George Orwell’s brilliant, mostly forgotten wife — and I’m already obsessed with the premise.
It’s part biography, part memoir, part feminist recko...
Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life
Haven’t read this one yet but Living with Intent sounds like exactly what I need when life feels like a constant juggling act. 🤹♀️
Mallika Chopra’s story of trying to slow down, reconnect with purpose, and take better care of herself (while still ...
Living with Intent: My Somewhat Messy Journey to Purpose, Peace, and Joy
Already a quarter in, and I’m hooked — this memoir left me thinking about silence, guilt, and friendship long after the page turned. Blaine survived a 2009 car crash in rural Queensland that killed three friends and left two in comas. The way he writ...
Car Crash: A Memoir of the Aftermath
Haven’t read this one yet, but it’s been on my list since my brother recommended it — he said it was one of the most intense reads he’s picked up in a while. It’s a true story about two Aussie families — one that fostered kids with a lot of heart, an...
Australian Gospel: A Family Saga