From one bookworm to another - a list of recs for every genre! All these books are near and dear to my heart & deserve their flowers!
Sections
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Non-Fiction / Memoirs
Thriller / Mystery
Queer / LGBTQ+
Fiction
Romance
Non-Fiction / Memoirs
Raw, emotional, tear-jerker! One of my all time favorite books… EVER.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Paperback
This book has me crying… then laughing… then angry… then crying again. So many emotions and so beautifully written!
I'm Glad My Mom Died (Hardcover)
Beautiful story of women hood - from 3 different POVs. Raw. Emotional. A must read.
Three Women book by Lisa Taddeo
Such an emotional read. You can hear voice in the writing. 10/10 read.
The Woman in Me book by Britney Spears
This book moved me. Couldn’t put it down. A story of a woman who has overcome SO much struggle.
Know My Name book by Chanel Miller
Thriller / Mystery
If you’re looking for some twists and turns… this is your book.
The Teacher - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
Finished this book in ONE day - that’s how much I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. Twists and turns… makes you think… too good!
You Shouldn't Have Come Here - by Jeneva Rose (Paperback)
Another book I read in one day. I truly couldn’t put this one down. If you like to be on a rollercoaster ride of emotions - this is the book for you!
Then She Was Gone: A Novel (Paperback)
This book freaked me out… like truly. If you’re into that - then look no more!
The Chain - by Adrian McKinty (Paperback)
Can I just say… CREEPY read. But so many turns - you’ll be on the edge of your seat!
Riley Sager: Home Before Dark (Paperback)
Definitely a page-turner! When reading this I kept telling myself “just one more chapter”. Such an amazing author & book.
Dark Places book by Gillian Flynn
Talk about a page-turner. Will draw you in to the very last page.
The It Girl book by Ruth Ware
I feel like I’m always recommending Freida books - but they are TOO good. This one especially! 5/5 stars. Twists and turns. You think you know what’s going to happen… oh just you wait.
The Boyfriend - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
Queer / LGBTQ+
Queer… emotional… SO SO GOOD.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel (Paperback)
Fiction
In my opinion, the book is way better than the Tv series. Another book I couldn’t put down and finished in less than a day!
Black Cake book by Charmaine Wilkerson
If I could recommend any book to women - this is it! This book opened my eyes to culture, bravery of women, and so much more. Not to mention, a short read too! 10/10.
Woman at Point Zero book by Nawal El Saadawi
Another book I read in one day. Such a page turner. Captured emotion. RAW emotion.
Razorblade Tears book by S. A. Cosby
A beautifully written book with a creepy tone. Absolutely loved this read!
Mexican Gothic - by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Hardcover)
Oh this book… so dang good! I was drawn into every page, every word. A story worth reading!
The Paper Palace book by Miranda Cowley Heller
Another book I ready quickly. I’m talking… less than two days type-of-read. A relatable story - one that’ll definitely stick with you!
The Vanishing Half book by Brit Bennett
This book is gold. One of my favorite reads of all time. It captures the strength of women & everything in between. Such a powerful read!
Outlawed, (Paperback)
This was an emotional read for me. Captures raw, real family struggles. Connected to these characters and their stories so quickly. A must read!
The Most Fun We Ever Had (Paperback)
Romance
Such an easy/quick read! Got me out of a reading slump. Nothing beats a little beach read. 10/10 recommend for a getaway novel!
People We Meet on Vacation - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
Another quick and easy read! This one is read in 2 days - I enjoyed the plot and loved the characters. A really fun read!
Better Than the Movies - by Lynn Painter (Paperback)
Another romance read that took me NO time to finish. Kept me engaged to the very last page. Fell in love with the characters so quickly too!
The Seven Year Slip (Paperback)
Cmon waterworks!!! Oh this book. Such a special place in my heart. Her story, her struggle… all of it. Can’t recommend this book more!
The Love of My Life : A GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel) (Paperback)
