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25 Books to Get You Back Into Reading
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items Did you consider yourself a book worm when you were young, but no longer really read anymore? Life gets busy and our interests change, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to pick up a book again. Try out one of these reads to get you hooked on readin...
Part historical fiction, part thriller/mystery, part coming of age, and part romance, this book has a little bit of everything. It’s a beautifully written story with a gripping plot. This is one of my top books that I recommend to people wanting to g...
Where the Crawdads Sing
A thriller that will keep you guessing until the end! Gone Girl is one of my favorite thrillers ever, and the twists and turns in this are nuts and so surprising. You will probably read this in one sitting!
Gone Girl
This a heartbreaking coming of age story set in the Alaskan wilderness. I would consider this historical fiction, but a more modern historical fiction.
Content warnings to watch out for: domestic violence, PTSD
The Great Alone
Every person I’ve recommended this book to has loved it and the series, and has said it’s what got them back into reading. This is one of my all time favorite fantasy books. I can’t recommend this one enough!!
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #1)
This book is like if Harry Potter and Ender’s Game had a baby and added in dragons. This book is taking the book world by a storm, you need to read this one! Another one of my favorite fantasy series.
Fourth Wing
This is a very well researched and well thought out sci-fi book. The author is an actual scientist, so it’s pretty scientifically accurate. The plot is exciting and action packed, you’re gonna love this one.
The Martian
I read this when I was a teen, and it’s actually one of the YA series from my youth that I feel like has aged well and is still good to read even as an adult. Highly recommend this series in general, but also recommend if you want to re-read a childh...
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1)
WWII books are always a little bit sad, and this one certainly is, but it’s a beautiful story. In this book you follow two different characters experiences as they try to navigate the events and heartbreaks of WWII. I absolutely love this one, I alwa...
All the Light We Cannot See (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
If you’re a fan of old Hollywood, this one is for you! This story follows the life of Evelyn Hugo, notorious film star who has had 7 husbands. I loved this one!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
A coming of age story that explores topics of race and motherhood. Reese Witherspoon recommends this one! Really good story.
Little Fires Everywhere
A classic thriller, this one will keep you guessing until the end! This one has the unreliable narrator trope, which really keeps the suspense. Definitely recommend this one!
The Girl on the Train: A Novel
Fleetwood Mac fans, you’re going to love this one! This story tells the rise and fall of a 1970’s rock group loosely based on the real life band Fleetwood Mac. This is an amazing story, you gotta read it!
Daisy Jones & The Six
This is such a cute romance series, I love it so much! The idea behind this book is that there are bunch of stereotypically manly men who form a secret romance book club and use the romance books and each other to help fix their real life romance liv...
The Bromance Book Club
The Bridgerton series books are fun, sexy, and easy romance books that will ease you back into reading. The books are addictive and once you start the first book, you’ll want to read the whole series. Given that there are 8 books in the series, plus ...
The Duke and I (Bridgerton Series #1)
A sweet second chance romance book set in a beautiful lakeside setting. I loved this one so much, and it’s a perfect summer read.
Every Summer After
You can’t make a list of books to read and not include a book by Emily Henry. I have yet to read an Emily Henry book I haven’t liked, and this one is pretty good. Also a perfect summer or poolside read!
Beach Read
If you need a tear jerker, this is the book for you. Set in the Great Depression Era, this book tells the heart breaking story of a mother and daughter as they try to survive in this trying time.
The Four Winds: A Novel
I’m warning you now, after reading this one you’re going to want to go to Alaska. Set in Alaska, this is an enemies to lovers romance. I love this book and the other books in this series so much!
The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
A thriller and crime drama book, this one explores how far you would go to protect your loved one, even if they were in the wrong. In this book, a couple’s son is accused of murdering his classmate and follows the ensuing trial. Really interesting re...
Defending Jacob: A Novel
A YA book where America is reimagined to have a monarchy and royal family. This book follows the love lives of the imaginary American royal family. It’s a cute and fun read that is great for both teens and adults!
American Royals (American Royals Series #1)|Paperback
A rom-com esq book that explores the dazzling and luxurious lives of Asia’s ultra rich families. This book and the series are so good. If you thought you knew rich, think again after reading this one.
Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy #1)|Paperback
After her mom, Bernadette, disappears, it’s up to Bee to try to find her and piece together the events of the past to find clues as to where her mom went. This is a really fun book, definitely recommend.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette
Such a cute and fun YA book! Lara Jean’s love life gets complicated after her secret love letters to all the crushes she had through out her life get mailed out accidentally. This whole series is a really cute, and there is a Netflix show of the seri...
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
I’m warning you now, you’re going to be in tears after reading this one. This book follows the relationship of Louisa and Will. Will is a quadriplegic and Louise is hired onto be his caregiver and help him fall back in love with life. When it was fir...
Me Before You
A royal version of the Bachelor tv series. I love this series so much, it’s a comfort read series for me. The love triangle is good, and the series as a whole is very entertaining.
The Selection (Selection Series #1)|Paperback