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A Great Read You Won't Want to Put Down

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Book recs from current reads, fantasy, romance, historical fiction, etc!
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Historical Fiction

Recreating different periods in time and taking you there.

 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a beautiful story of the life of Princess Sarah Forbes Bonetta the god daughter of Queen Victoria. Through loss, heartache and pain she was able to maneuver her way through the world. I highly suggest this novel!!!
The Other Princess: Novel of Queen Victoria's Goddaughter
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was an amazing book about WWII and the different lives that it touched. I would highly recommend his book. Very descriptive and well written.
All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A story of a small town girl who falls in love and decides to take life into her own hands. From pregnancy to the plague you get it all!!!
Forever Amber (Volume 1) (Rediscovered Classics)
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loveeee this book! It is based off a real woman and her artwork. It is beautifully written and just a fantastic story.
The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel by Susan Vreeland

Fantasy

Supernatural, magic or completely out of this world adventures

 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Have you ever wished animals could speak to you? Kelsey Hayes is not that person! When a white tiger starts speaking to her she thinks she’s lost her mind. But there’s much more to this tiger that meets the eyes 👀
Tiger's Curse (Tiger Saga, 1)
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a beautifully written book about a mermaid and her harrowing adventure to save a human. I could not put this book down and am super excited to read the second book in the series!
Skin of the Sea #1 - Natasha Bowen
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An adventurous outcast with a mystery to solve! She does not hold back and adds a little spice.
Terror at the Gates (Blood of Lilith, #1) by Scarlett St. Clair
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A mix of the past and future combined together. I am interested to see how the story develops in the second book.
To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang

Non Fiction

Real people, events and information

 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The true story of Louis Zamporini is the ultimate tale of survival and the human spirit. It is an absolute roller coaster of a book but soo worth the read!
Unbroken: WWII Story of Survival & Redemption
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ I thought this novel did a great job of explaining how climate change is effecting neighborhoods especially their community. I like how he explained how many people it has impacted and how their community is trying to problem solve to provide...
The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue: Climate & Hope

Romance

From hot and steamy to a slow boil anything and everything in between

 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really appreciated the authors take on starting over new and finding one's self. I think on top of the romance it was a good story of someone rediscovering who they are.
The Empress (Towerfall, #1) by Kristin Cast
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Falling in love with your stalker is never a good idea. Your stalker that might also be a murderer? An even worse idea but he won’t let you have it any other way.
Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet)

Current Reads

Books I am currently reading 

 
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Just finished the first book moving onto the second
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
 
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Current read
Enemies With Benefits - Loveless Brothers Romance
 
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Current read on my list
A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
 
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Current read from the library
The Color Purple | Book, Novel, Summary, Characters, Alice Walker, & ...
 
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Current read from library about Empress Sisi of the Austrian Empire
The Accidental Empress: A Novel by Pataki

Classics

Classic novels that transcend time and are just great reads

 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The beginning is a little slow but it gets sooooo good! A wrongly convicted man escapes and inherits a fortune. He’s now on a mission to right the wrongs done to him and win the love of his life.
The Count of Monte Cristo: Abridged Edition
 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A little dark and twisted. Perfect for the upcoming spooky season.
Death in Venice and Other Tales