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Books you need to read once in your life 📚
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items A collection of unforgettable stories that kept me up all night. These are the books I think everyone should read at least once let me know which ones become your favorites!
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romance & contemporary drama
thriller/ mystery
fantasy
classics & coming of age
romance & contemporary drama
most gut wrenching story. a devastatingly beautiful friends-to-lovers story that will completely tear your heart out by the final page.
If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin
i was ready for this sequel broke my heart again and it delivered. this gives you the story from different perspective, just as emotional and fills in all the heartbreaking blanks.
If Only I Had Told Her (If He Had Been with Me, #2) by Laura Nowlin
the miscommunication in this book will make you wanna scream bit i will forever defend it. it’s a incredibly raw and realistic look at complex relationships.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
i was so engrossed in this memoir. I read this after watching the movie and it’s just a truly heartbreaking.
Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
The most beautiful, romantic, and tragic book ever. You’ll cry at 2am but it’s worth every page.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
thriller/ mystery
Dark academia perfection—Shakespeare, obsession, and murder. If The Secret History hooked you, this will too.
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
Dark academia at its finest—Greek classics, obsession, and moral decay. Unforgettable.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
One of the smartest thrillers I’ve read the killer is on the jury. Every twist is a punch.
Th1rt3en by Steven Cavanagh
High-school student who re-investigates a closed murder case, uncovering secrets that no one wants exposed. Smart, suspenseful, and impossible to predict. Perfect if you love crime-solving and fast-paced YA thrillers.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
The sequel ramps up the investigation, raising the stakes and revealing darker truths. I couldn’t stop reading such a thrilling ride!
Good Girl, Bad Blood (A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Book 2) by Holly Jackson
The final book in the series, where the mystery becomes a fight for survival and moral lines begin to blur. A perfect binge-read for mystery lovers
As Good as Dead (A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Book 3) by Holly Jackson
fantasy
A crew of misfits pulling off the impossible dark, thrilling, and unforgettable.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Book 2 of Six Of Crows duology. The stakes get higher, the heartbreak deeper. A perfect finale to Six of Crows.
Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows Book 2) by Leigh Bardugo
A fantasy novel about a young girl who discovers a rare power that could change the fate of her war-torn world. I was hooked from the first page perfect if you love fantasy worlds with complex characters!
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
The stakes get higher, the magic gets darker. So many twists and betrayals collide while the stakes grow higher.
Siege and Storm (Shadow and Bone Book 2) by Leigh Bardugo
Epic conclusion to the trilogy where sacrifice, destiny, and courage determine the future of the world.
Ruin and Rising (Shadow and Bone Book 3) by Leigh Bardugo
classics & coming of age
Feels like being 16 all over again—messy, emotional, and unforgettable. The movie’s just as powerful. “We accept the love we think we deserve.”
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
A powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, self-expression, and finding your voice and living boldly if the movie moved you, the book will hit just as hard.
Dead Poets Society By N.H. Kleinbaum
Dark, witty, and gothic. Still feels scandalous even though it’s a classic.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Warm, heartfelt, and timeless. The March sisters will stay with you forever. Timothée Chalamet in films are the best!
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott