As a book worm, these are some of my books I always recommend. Divided into genres
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Romance/Spice
Historical Fiction
Thriller/Mystery
Lighthearted
Classic/Academia
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Romance/Spice
The most recent of TJRs books explores life as a gay woman in the 80s, at NASA. It's beautiful, it's heart breaking. A great read.
Atmosphere: A Love Story - Sunday Times Bestseller
Hannah Grace is a great author for those looking for a spicy mushy romance.
Icebreaker (Maple Hills, 1)
Yes it's a TikTok viral but it's a great easy slightly spicy read.
The Pumpkin Spice Café: Viral TikTok Romcom
Tillie Cole absolutely knows how to make a reader sob.
Tillie Cole Store
I really enjoyed this book. It's a great easy read with a little bit of spice thrown in.
The Love Hypothesis - Full Review.
The perfect book to get you out of a reading slump!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Bestseller
Such a fun and great take on Wuthering Heights - loved it.
The Favourites
The perfect bookshop to visit whilst you're in London.
Word On The Water - The London Bookbarge
One of the best books I read in 2026!
Heart the Lover: Women's Prize Shortlist 2026
Historical Fiction
This book addresses racial history in the 1960s. Using humour and wit. Highly recommend for those looking to understand American civil rights histories through fiction.
The Trees: a novel : Everett, Percival
Forever wishing I could read this book for the first time.
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
While Hamnet is in theatres, arguably The Marriage Portrait is Maggie's better work!
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Greek history, female empowerment and a volcano. 10/10 The Wolf Den series is a must read.
The Wolf Den (Wolf Den Trilogy) - Harper
Everyone should read Babel.
Babel
I personally think RF Kuang is one of the best writers of this time.
Babel
A great book for historical fiction lovers.
Boudicca's Daughter by Elodie Harper - Goodreads
One of the best books I've read in 2026 ❤️
The Names by Florence Knapp | Waterstones
Always a fan of Kristin Hannah
Summer Island
Thriller/Mystery
Hilarious, fast paced. A great murder mystery that will make you laugh.
The Appeal: Smash-Hit Bestseller by Janice Hallett
Janice Hallet is my go to author for a funny thriller.
The Twyford Code: Crime & Thriller Winner
One of the best YA thriller series. Holly Jackson never gets it wrong.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
The Hunting Party one of the best thrillers. I could not put it down.
The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
I am LOVING this book so far. Highly recommend.
Wild Dark Shore: Int'l Bestselling Sensation
A great short read whilst politically insightful.
Three Burials: Electrifying Darkly Comic Debut
One of my favourite reads of all time 💚
The maid (a molly the maid mystery book 1)
Socialites and celebrities. When someone is sexually assaulted, who do you believe?
Gold Rush by Olivia Petter | Waterstones
Lucy Foley does it again. When the rich invade the local countryside. Anger can cause all sorts of trouble.
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley | Waterstones
I'm always a big fan of Frieda, she just never misses. Perfect for a reading slump.
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
Lighthearted
This is a great easy read.
Malibu Rising by the Sunday Times Bestseller
This is a great book for a reading slump. Heart warming, witty and heart breaking all at the same time.
The Wedding People: Hilarious Bestseller
Classic/Academia
Read my first classic, of course it was Wuthering Heights, had to be done before the movie came out.
Wuthering Heights - Books
Annotation
My favourite tabs to annotate books
Qufiiry 600 Pcs Sticky Notes, 3 Pads Tabs
My go to tabs to annotate with!
Amazon.co.uk: Annotation Tabs
Perfect for annotation.
Pastel Highlighters
I love annotating books. Especially on a re-read.
Amazon.co.uk: Annotation Tabs
Fantasy
I love these two fantasy books.
Songlight - YA Book Prize Winner (Torch Trilogy)
This is a really interesting thriller/fantasy book. Worth a read if you're looking for something slightly different.
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
Such a fun YA Fantasy, I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
The Trials of Aqouril
Shelving and decor
My fave pic of my bookshelf.
White Ladder Shelf
My fave pic of my bookshelf.
White Ladder Shelf
Books and wine? The perfect combo. Definitely worth a trip to London.
BookBar Islington
Literary
A journey through three generations of life. You will not be able to put this down.
