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My Favorite Book Recommendations

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A curated collection of my all-time favorite page-turners — the kind of books that keep you up way too late, make you feel all the feelings, and stay with you long after the last chapter.
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Historical fiction

WWII Historical fiction books that totally immerse you into the story.
 
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Historical fiction - WWII. Focused on the French Women in the Resistance - sisterhood, emotional, sacrifice.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
 
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1918 Spanish flu pandemic (pre-WWII but same emotional tone). Historical fiction.
The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman
 
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Based on true events, 3 female perspectives and the somehow intertwine together! WWII
Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly

Fantasy / Fairy Tale Retelling / Revisionist Fantasy

Wicked fans NEED to read this series to really understand the back story of the Wicked movies!
 
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Unbelievable stories, they truly give detail to the movies that you need.
The Wicked Series Box Set: Oz Saga

Colleen Hoover Must Reads

The books by Colleen Hoover that are WORTH the hype and will keep you hooked and more.
 
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If you haven't read it yet, make sure you read it before the movie comes out!!!
Verity: Hoover, Colleen: 9781538724736
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SUCH an incredible story. Might I say even better than the movie!
Books - It Ends with Us: A Novel: Hoover, Colleen
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Relationships, personal struggles, and redemption. The story line is 10/10
Reminders of Him: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
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Suspense / Thriller

These are fun for a book club, or just hanging on the beach alone, you simply will not be able to put them down!
 
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A continuation of "The last thing he told me" and wooooo!!!!! I'll just say this- If Reese likes it.. you know it's going to be good!
The First Time I Saw Him (Reese Witherspoon Pick)
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Emotional depth, mystery solving, with a splash of romance!
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel: Dave, Laura
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Fictional suspense thriller, centered around marriage, secrets, and intrigue.
The First Husband: A Novel: Dave, Laura - Books
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Literary Fiction

If you enjoy feeling lots of emotions with books, you will love this section. Women's fiction - character/relationship focused, tears will be shed.
 
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A beautifully tender and nostalgic coming-of-age story that lingers with you long after the last page.
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
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Beautiful writing, the ending is emotionally devastating, and its genre bending!!
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy