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items This is a list of books that we've read, we are currently reading and what we want to read. We all put book titles into a jar and each month we pick a new book. So many different genres! Let me know your favorites!
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This is one of those books that grabs your attention immediately and doesnât let go. It feels like youâre sitting next to a friend whispering, âWait⌠something isnât right here.â When Hannahâs husband disappears, leaving only a single, cryptic note, ...
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel
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This one stays with you long after you close the book. Itâs devastating, yes, but also unbelievably tender. Based on a true story, it follows Lale, a prisoner in Auschwitz who is forced to tattoo identification numbers on fellow prisoners. In the mid...
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: A Novel
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If youâre in the mood for writing so beautiful it feels like reading poetry, this is your book. The story swings between a blind French girl and a brilliant German boy whose lives collide in WWII. The chapters are short, the pacing is hypnotic, and t...
All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel
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Talk about a psychological thriller that sucker-punches you. This book is quiet and eerie in the most delicious way. After shooting her husband, Alicia Berenson refuses to say a single word (literally nothing) and the entire story revolves around unr...
The Silent Patient - Michaelides, Alex
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If you want messy, dark, addictive drama Colleen Hoover understood the assignment. This book is like popcorn: you cannot stop once you start. It blends obsession, trauma, lust, and mind games into a fast-paced story. And I am not normally a Colleen H...
Verity: Hoover, Colleen
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This is the kind of thriller that feels like sinking into a cozy chair only to realize the cushions are filled with secrets. It starts with every motherâs worst nightmare (a teenage girl vanishes) but the real gut punch comes years later when her mot...
Then She Was Gone: A Novel by Lisa Jewell
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If you love stories that feel like youâre watching a documentary, this one absolutely sparkles. Told through interviews, it recreates the rise-and-fall of a fictional â70s rock band with all the drama, chemistry, ego, heartbreak, and magic youâd want...
Daisy Jones & The Six: Reese's Book Club Novel
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A deeply emotional novel that honors the often-forgotten women who served in Vietnam. Itâs a story of friendship, courage, and the invisible wounds people carry long after the uniforms come off. Kristin Hannah dives deep into the emotional core of he...
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
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This one feels like stepping into a warm, atmospheric story filled with mountains, horseback librarians, and strong-willed women. Set in 1930s Kentucky, it follows a group of Packhorse Librarians delivering books through rugged terrain. Itâs about fr...
The Giver of Stars: A Novel by Jojo Moyes
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If youâre in the mood for a spicy escape, this one hits the mark. Itâs dramatic, indulgent, and full of tension, the kind of book you read when you want something fun, fast, and steamy. Think jet-setting, complicated chemistry, and high-stakes emotio...
The Mister: A Forbidden Billionaire Romance of Power
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Part love story, part self-discovery journey, this book starts with a romantic trip that turns into a completely unexpected life detour. It explores how a single moment can change everything, your purpose, your relationships, your sense of who you ar...
Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
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This is Matthew McConaughey exactly how you imagine him: wise, hilarious, philosophical, and slightly chaotic in the best way. Itâs part memoir, part life-guide wrapped in stories only he could tell. It feels like sitting on a porch with him while he...
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
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This book helped me through my separation and divorce to better understand myself and those I surround myself with.
This book makes relationships make sense. It breaks down why you date who you date, why certain dynamics repeat, and what secure atta...
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment
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I recommend this book to everyone I know. This book has helped me so much from being a recovering people pleaser.
This is the book that gives you permission to stop people-pleasing. It teaches you how to set boundaries without guilt, shutdown, or co...
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
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A warm, feel-good story that brings together a cast of characters who are all searching for something: healing, love, joy, closure. Itâs the kind of book that feels like a cozy movie where everyone gets a little transformation by the end. Light drama...
The Wedding People: A Novel by Alison Espach
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This one feels like slipping into a slice-of-life story where everyoneâs a little flawed but deeply lovable. Itâs soft, warm, and quietly emotional, the kind of book you read when you want something comforting but still meaningful. It explores identi...
The Favorites: A Novel: Fargo, Layne
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If youâre in the mood for something cute, fun, and totally bingeable, this romance checks every box. Itâs got chemistry, charm, and that playful back-and-forth energy that keeps you smiling through every chapter. Itâs predictable in the way all the b...
The Boyfriend - McFadden, Freida
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This book is achingly beautiful. Itâs a retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus, but donât let the âmythologyâ label scare you, this is a raw, tender, deeply human love story at its core. The writing feels like silk, the emotions hit ha...
The Song of Achilles: A Novel by Madeline Miller
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This is basically your tough-love best friend in book form. It digs into why we self-sabotage and how to move out of our own way, but in a way that feels clarifying rather than overwhelming. Itâs full of those âoh wow⌠thatâs meâ moments that make yo...
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
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Short, simple, and surprisingly profound, this book distills big spiritual truths into easy-to-digest chapters. Itâs less about âsuccessâ in the hustle culture sense and more about being aligned, present, purposeful, and grounded. You can read it in ...
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
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This is the kind of atmospheric mystery that slowly wraps around you and refuses to let go. Set at a summer camp in the Adirondacks, a teenage girl goes missing, echoing another disappearance decades earlier. Moore builds the story like a puzzle, lay...
The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
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A gentle, heartfelt novel that feels like a breath of quiet nature air. It follows a family navigating change, loss, and the pull of the natural world, all anchored in the symbolic migration of cranes. The writing is soft and reflective, with that co...
When the Cranes Fly South: A Novel
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Mitch Albom always hits that sweet spot between storytelling and soul-searching, and this one is no exception. Itâs heartfelt and deeply thoughtful, the kind of book that feels like a gentle reminder to appreciate the moments and people that shape us...
Twice: A GMA Book Club Pick by Mitch Albom
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Donât let the sci-fi label fool you, this is one of the most fun and surprisingly emotional books youâll ever read. Itâs clever, funny, heartfelt, and so wildly imaginative that you canât help but root for the main character. And the friendship at th...
Project Hail Mary: A Novel by Andy Weir
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This is one of those historical fiction novels that reaches right into your chest and squeezes. Inspired by a real adoption scandal, it follows children torn from their families and the woman who uncovers their story decades later. Itâs emotional, be...
Before We Were Yours: A Novel: Wingate, Lisa
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This story blends romance, history, and a touch of magic in a way that feels whimsical without being cheesy. Itâs about second chances, healing from heartbreak, and that feeling that some people are meant to cross your path. Itâs warm and uplifting, ...
The Keeper of Happy Endings: Davis, Barbara
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If youâre looking for a powerful, emotional, unforgettable World War II story, this is the one. It follows two sisters in France whose lives take drastically different but equally heroic paths. The writing is rich and immersive, the emotions are huge...
The Nightingale: A Novel by Hannah, Kristin
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This series is pure high-adrenaline escapism. Itâs dark, twisty, and gloriously bingeable, the kind of story where you tell yourself âjust one more chapterâ and suddenly itâs 2 a.m. It follows a killer seeking revenge and the FBI agent who falls for ...
The Mind Fuxk Series
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This one immerses you in the emotional, exhausting, and powerful world of midwifery. Itâs raw without being overwhelming, and hopeful without being unrealistic. You get stories of heartbreak, joy, loss, and triumph all wrapped together in a way that ...
The Secret Midwife by Soraya M. Lane
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This book feels almost like reading poetry wrapped in a personal transformation story. It blends spirituality, reflection, and empowerment in a way that makes you feel grounded and inspired at the same time. Itâs the kind of book you highlight consta...
Alchemised by SenLinYu
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Atmospheric doesnât even begin to describe this book. Set in the wilds of Alaska, itâs about a family trying to start over, and the darkness that follows them. Itâs emotional, intense, beautifully written, and full of that rugged, isolated energy tha...
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
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This is one of those novels that feels like a punch to the stomach and a warm hand on your back at the same time. It follows two Afghan women whose lives collide in tragic, unexpected ways. The writing is stunning, the emotions run deep, and the stor...
A Thousand Splendid Suns: Hosseini, Khaled
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A bold and creative reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but told from the perspective of the enslaved boy, Jim. This shift in lens changes everything, giving the story emotional weight, cultural nuance, and a voice thatâs long overdue....
James (Pulitzer Prize Winner): A Novel
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This book feels like curling up with a glamorous old Hollywood tell-all, filled with drama, secrets, love, ambition, and identity. Evelyn Hugo is a character you wonât forget, sheâs messy, brilliant, flawed, and magnetic. The story flips between her ...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
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A gentle, heartfelt book about growth, healing, and learning to honor your emotions instead of hiding them. It reads like a journal you stumbled upon, raw, honest, and deeply vulnerable. Itâs perfect for anyone whoâs gone through a tough season and i...
The Tears That Taught Me by Morgan Olivier
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A therapist goes to therapy and the result is one of the most human, insightful, surprisingly funny books youâll ever read. It gives you a peek behind the curtain at what really happens in therapy, both from the therapistâs perspective and the client...
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist
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This is a charming, quirky, unexpectedly emotional novel about unlikely friendships including one with a giant Pacific octopus whoâs smarter than he seems. It blends mystery, healing, and humor into a story that feels cozy but layered. Youâll get att...
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Read with Jenna Pick
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An absolute warm-hug-in-book-form. This story follows a caseworker whoâs sent to evaluate a magical orphanage filled with children society fears, and what he discovers completely transforms him. Itâs whimsical, funny, heartfelt, and full of found-fam...
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
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This one is raw, heartbreaking, and impossible to forget. Wally Lamb weaves a deeply emotional story about Corby Ledbetter, a devoted dad whose life unravels in ways he never couldâve predicted. Corby loses his job, struggles with addiction, and in a...
The River Is Waiting (Oprah's Book Club)
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This novel feels like stepping into a piece of forgotten American history. Inspired by a true event, it follows two giraffes traveling cross-country during the Dust Bowl era, and the young man who becomes their unexpected guardian. Itâs nostalgic, te...
West with Giraffes: A Novel eBook by Rutledge
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A beautifully emotional read about family, love, and the stories that shape us. Itâs a book that stays in your heart and makes you reflect on your own roots.
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
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A practical, eye-opening book about living fully and prioritizing experiences over accumulation. It made me rethink how I spend my time and money.
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Money
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Fun, heartfelt, and a little dreamy. A perfect romantic escape with charm, humor, and all the feels.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
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Epic, adventurous, and character-driven. This one had me hooked with its journey, friendships, and richly woven storylines.
The Lincoln Highway: A Read with Jenna Pick
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A timeless guide to communication and connection. It reminded me that kindness, curiosity, and listening are real superpowers.
How to Win Friends & Influence People
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Mind-blowing, fascinating, and surprisingly readable. Bill Bryson makes science feel fun and accessible, and I learned so much while laughing along the way.
A Short History of Nearly Everything: Bryson, Bill
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A beautifully mysterious story about identity, transformation, and the allure of the unknown. Itâs haunting, captivating, and unforgettable.
When We Believed in Mermaids: A Novel
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Raw, emotional, and gut-wrenching. A powerful memoir that reminds you of resilience, hope, and the strength of the human spirit.
A Child Called It: One Child's Courage
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Intense, gripping, and full of suspense. A story that kept me guessing and thinking about how secrets ripple through a community.
This was gifted to me by a lovely lady boarding a plane behind me. She had just finished it and I asked her if it was a...
Local Woman Missing: A Novel of Suspense
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Haunting and thought-provoking. A dystopian story that explores survival, identity, and the human need for connection.
I Who Have Never Known Men - Harpman
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A spiritual, reflective classic. It reminded me to pause, observe, and consider the journey of self-discovery over destination.
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, Gunther Olesch
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Twisty, engaging, and full of surprises. A story that blurs reality and fiction in the best possible way.
None of This Is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell
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Heartbreaking, beautiful, and full of emotional depth. A story about love, loss, and the ways we heal that stayed with me long after I finished it.
All the Ways We Said Goodbye: Ritz Paris
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Gripping, intense, and full of secrets. A story that explores love, loyalty, and the lines we cross. I couldnât put it down.
What Lies Between Us by John Marrs
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Fun, romantic, and utterly charming. Perfect for a cozy escape with humor, heart, and just the right amount of drama.
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
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Thought-provoking, inspiring, and hopeful. This book made me reflect on choices, regrets, and the infinite possibilities of life.
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick
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Twisty, dark, and impossible to stop reading. A legal thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.
The Whistler: A Novel - John Grisham
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Uplifting, inspiring, and deeply moving. A memoir that reminds you of resilience, hope, and the power of perspective.
The Happiest Man on Earth: Auschwitz Survivor
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This book wrecked me in the best way. A gripping, emotional rollercoaster with unforgettable characters and a twist you wonât see coming.
Perfect Strangers - Kindle Edition by J.T. Geissinger
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A bold, compelling look at how todayâs digital world is reshaping childhood and teenage mental health. Haidt blends data with real-world stories to explain why anxiety is skyrocketing, and what families, schools, and communities can actually do about...
The Anxious Generation: Great Rewiring of Childhood
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A layered, gripping story about ambition, love, and the choices that define us. I couldnât stop thinking about the charactersâ moral dilemmas long after closing it.
The Conditions of Will: Hastings, Jessa
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Heartbreaking, intense, and impossible to put down. This one dives deep into community, loyalty, and the heavy cost of secrets.
Bear Town: Backman, Fredrik
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Raw, haunting, and deeply moving. This one left me thinking about friendship, trauma, and resilience for days. A heavy but unforgettable read.
A Little Life: A Novel: Yanagihara, Hanya
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A thoughtful, inspiring story about lifeâs second chances, self-discovery, and how even the smallest choices can lead to profound growth.
The Bright Years - Damoff, Sarah
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Witty, honest, and surprisingly touching. This one made me laugh, cringe, and reflect on lifeâs messy but hilarious moments.
Funny Story: Henry, Emily
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Dark, thrilling, and impossible to put down. A gripping story that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1
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Hilarious, heartfelt, and oddly comforting. A story that made me laugh while also reflecting on human connection and empathy.
Anxious People: A Novel: Backman, Fredrik
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Funny, bold, and unapologetically real. This one made me smile while also inspiring me to embrace lifeâs later years with confidence and humor.
How to Age Disgracefully: A Novel: Pooley, Clare
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Dark, twisty, and completely addictive. A story that slowly unravels in a way that keeps you hooked until the last page.
Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger
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Witty, sharp, and full of dark humor. A memoir that balances lifeâs challenges with a strong dose of courage and perspective.
Not Quite Dead Yet: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
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Classy, atmospheric, and perfectly immersive. This story about ambition, love, and choices in 1930s New York kept me turning pages.
Rules of Civility: A Novel: Towles, Amor
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Emotional, honest, and deeply human. A memoir about identity, family, and the search for self that lingers long after reading.
That's Not My Name: Lally, Megan
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This one is dark, twisty, and impossible to put down. Two women, bound by grief and rage, make a pact that seems foolproof, until it isnât. What starts as a chilling âyou take mine, Iâll take yoursâ agreement spirals into a psychological thriller ful...
Kill for Me, Kill for You - by Steve Cavanagh (Paperback)