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.
Sections
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Historical fiction
Fantasy / Fairy Tale Retelling / Revisionist Fantasy
Colleen Hoover Must Reads
Suspense / Thriller
Literary Fiction
Historical fiction
WWII Historical fiction books that totally immerse you into the story.
Historical fiction - WWII. Focused on the French Women in the Resistance - sisterhood, emotional, sacrifice.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
1918 Spanish flu pandemic (pre-WWII but same emotional tone). Historical fiction.
The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman
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!
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.
If you haven't read it yet, make sure you read it before the movie comes out!!!
Verity: Hoover, Colleen: 9781538724736
SUCH an incredible story. Might I say even better than the movie!
Books - It Ends with Us: A Novel: Hoover, Colleen
Relationships, personal struggles, and redemption. The story line is 10/10
Reminders of Him: A Novel by Colleen Hoover
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!
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)
Emotional depth, mystery solving, with a splash of romance!
The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel: Dave, Laura
Fictional suspense thriller, centered around marriage, secrets, and intrigue.
The First Husband: A Novel: Dave, Laura - Books
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.
A beautifully tender and nostalgic coming-of-age story that lingers with you long after the last page.
The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
Beautiful writing, the ending is emotionally devastating, and its genre bending!!