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Books in my library
30
items My reading vibe tends towards true stories, history, historical fiction, thrillers, witchy and magic vibes
Sections
6
Non-Fiction
Fictions
Self-help
Historical fiction
Witchcraft
Bookish stuff
Non-Fiction
This book will 100% make you cry! Based on a true story. The author tells his story about the abuse and neglect he went through as a child. Book 1 of 3
A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive
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Book 2 of 3! Dave tells his story about his time in foster care
The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search
Book 3 of 3! Dave tells his story as an adult and confronts his mother about the abuse and neglect he went through.
A Man Named Dave: Triumph & Forgiveness
Definitely will make you cry!
In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery.
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: Stories from a Child Psychiatrist
This is a non-fiction book about one of the witch trials in Massachusetts back in the 1600s. The first two chapters are a bit slow but it picks up on chapter three! 4.5 rating!
The Ruin of All Witches: Life & Death
This book is a MUST for everyone! What you think you might know about U.S. history, I guarantee it’s not this.
I definitely give this a 6 star review ⭐️
My favorite thing about Howard Zinn in this book, is he writes about the facts. He doesn’t give...
A People's History of the United States
Fictions
A New York Times Bestseller book about a family and secrets that shake up the community.
Little Fires Everywhere: Reese's Book Club
I loved this book! So magical! This book is like reading a bedtime story for adults
The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy)
Self-help
The book I didn’t know I needed! This was recommended to me and I couldn’t have been more pleased with it. A really great self help book!
You Are a Badass: Stop Doubting & Live Awesome
Definitely a must read for everyone! Not necessarily a romance book, however it does explain the 5 love languages and is great to figure out what love language you have.
The 5 Love Languages: Secret to Love
This book is great too if you have teens or work with teens!
The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
I LOVE this book! Definitely recommend reading if you have children or work with children!
The 5 Love Languages of Children: Secret to Loving Effectively
This self help workbook is really nice! I used this as I was reading through You Are A Badass (recommended in this list) 😉
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Build Compassion
Highly recommend book about connecting to a higher power, the Source, spirituality, etc.
The Power of Now: Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
Really great book! I’ve heard it’s even better on audio. This book is about Dr. Perry’s conversation with Oprah in understanding childhood trauma and its impact on children.
What Happened to You?: Trauma & Healing
Historical fiction
Great for learning about Greek mythology!
Book 1 of 4
Mythos: Ancient Greek Myths for Adults
Book 2 of 4! Stephen Fry’s Mythos series
Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined (Stephen Fry)
Book 3 of 4 of Stephen Fry’s Mythos series 😊
Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined (Stephen Fry)
Book 4 of 4 of the Mythos series! The ending on this made me tear up 🥹
Odyssey: Greek Myths Reimagined (Stephen Fry)
Definitely a great book to start with if you are interested in learning about Norse mythology. These are like bedtime stories!
Norse Mythology
A girl steals and shares books with others during World War II and during the Nazi in Germany.
The Book Thief
Molly Ayer has been in foster care since she was eight years old. Most of the time, Molly knows it’s her attitude that’s the problem, but after being shipped from one family to another, she’s had her fair share of adults treating her like an inconven...
Orphan Train Girl: Adaptation for Young Readers
This book is about a girl who was an orphan and her experience on the orphan train and her new abusive parents.
Mail-Order Kid: An Orphan Train Rider's Story
The breakout novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan Collector, What She Left Behind weaves together riveting stories of past and present, exploring the strength of women in two different times as they face adversity in two ver...
What She Left Behind: 1920s Historical Fiction
As a child, Emma Malloy left isolated Coal River, Pennsylvania, vowing never to return. Now, orphaned and penniless at nineteen, she accepts a train ticket from her aunt and uncle and travels back to the rough-hewn community. Treated like a servant b...
Coal River: Powerful 20th Century Injustice
Based on a true story! One of my favorites 🥺
Before We Were Yours: A Novel
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This book is about 3 girls who were orphans and were separated on an orphan train.
My Heart Remembers
I really loved this book. This book tells the life of Circe from her own perspective. She is so incredibly strong. 💪🏻
Circe
Witchcraft
Awesome book for anyone who wants to learn how to tap into their witchy side!
Hekate: Goddess of Witches
Bookish stuff
These little silicone book marks are great!
SMUK 3pcs Automatic Silicone Bookmarks