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Books you need to read once in your life 📚
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items A mix of thrillers, romances, and 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!
Sections
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romance
ya/ coming-of-age
fantasy
thriller
mystery / crime
classics
romance
Tender, nostalgic, and bittersweet—perfect if you love slow-burn heartbreak.
If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin
#2 book of If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin. A story about words left unsaid. Quiet, emotional, and devastating.
If Only I Had Told Her (If He Had Been with Me, #2) by Laura Nowlin
A lush, emotional summer romance in Italy. Tender, reflective, and unforgettable. The movie is unforgettable, it's a must watch!
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
ya/ 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
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
thriller
Dark academia perfection—Shakespeare, obsession, and murder. If The Secret History hooked you, this will too.
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
A chilling psychological thriller about a twisted family mystery that slowly reveals its secrets and keeps you guessing till the end.
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
mystery / crime
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
classics
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
Dark, witty, and gothic. Still feels scandalous even though it’s a classic.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Dark academia at its finest—Greek classics, obsession, and moral decay. Unforgettable.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
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
drama
Raw and heartbreaking—a father’s fight to save his son. Timothée Chalamet shines in the film too.
Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
So real and tender it almost hurts. If you loved the show, the book hits even harder.
Normal People by Sally Rooney