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items Dive into these must-reads that kept me hooked from start to finish! Whether you love thrilling mysteries, heart-pounding romance, or mind-bending psychological twists, this list has something for every book lover. Grab your favorite drink, cozy up, ...
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My "Book of the Month" Subscription Picks
A story the explores the themes of trauma, family, and healing with warmth, wit and emotional depth.
Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin
"The Names" by Florence Knapp is a debut novel that explores the profound impact a single decision can have on the course of a life. Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic storm in 1987, the story follows Cora, a mother facing a pivotal choice wh...
The Names by Florence Knapp
"The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore is a suspenseful literary thriller set in the Adirondack Mountains during the summer of 1975. The novel begins with the mysterious disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar from her family's summer camp, echoin...
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
"Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter" by Samantha Crewson is a literary suspense debut that delves into themes of trauma, vengeance, and the complexities of familial bonds. The story centers on Providence Byrd, a woman whose life was irrevocably altered thir...
Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter by Samantha Crewson
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison is a romantic comedy inspired by Sleepless in Seattle. The story follows Aiden Valentine, a Baltimore romance radio host who has lost his belief in love. His perspective changes when a young girl calls into his show ...
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison (Heartstrings Book#1
Inclusive Bookshelf
"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara is a deeply emotional literary novel that follows four college friends—Jude, Willem, Malcolm, and JB—as they navigate adulthood in New York City. The story centers on Jude St. Francis, a brilliant but haunted man w...
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
"Sorrowland" by Rivers Solomon is a genre-bending novel that blends gothic horror, speculative fiction, and Afrofuturism. It follows Vern, a pregnant woman who escapes a strict, isolated religious cult and finds herself transforming in mysterious and...
Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer is a psychological horror novel that explores the unsettling consequences of a seemingly innocent encounter. Eve Palmer and her girlfriend, Charlie, are house-flippers who purchase a secluded mansion in the Paci...
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Romance Reads That Stole My Heart
Discover stories filled with tender moments, sweet surprises, and the kind of love that warms the soul. Perfect reads to make your heart smile.
"Ever Mine" by Laura Pavlov is a small-town, brother’s-best-friend romance. It follows Everly, who returns to Honey Mountain and unexpectedly falls for Crew, her best friend’s older brother. What starts as tension and banter slowly turns into undenia...
Ever Mine by Laura Pavlov
"It Starts With Us" by Colleen Hoover is the sequel to It Ends With Us. It continues the story of Lily Bloom as she reconnects with her first love, Atlas Corrigan, while navigating life as a single mom and maintaining boundaries with her ex-husband, ...
It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
"It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover is an emotional contemporary romance that follows Lily Bloom, a young woman who falls in love with a charming neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid. As their relationship deepens, Ryle's dark side emerges, forcing Lily t...
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Reads That Resonate
A collection of powerful books that explore love, loss, resilience and the human experience. these stories will stick with you long after you finish reading.
"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara is a deeply emotional literary novel that follows four college friends—Jude, Willem, Malcolm, and JB—as they navigate adulthood in New York City. The story centers on Jude St. Francis, a brilliant but haunted man w...
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
Mystery/Thriller
"My Dark Vanessa" by Kate Elizabeth Russell is a gripping psychological novel about Vanessa Wye, a woman grappling with the complicated and traumatic memories of her relationship with her much older English teacher when she was a teenager. The story ...
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
Passions in Death by J.D. Robb is a futuristic suspense novel featuring Lieutenant Eve Dallas. In this installment, Eve investigates the murder of a famous female author who was found dead with her hands removed. As Eve delves deeper, she uncovers se...
Passions in Death by J.D. Robb
Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra is a psychological thriller that delves into themes of trauma, resilience, and the complexities of motherhood. Set during a blizzard in rural New England, the story follows a mother who, while alone with her two young ch...
Night Watching by Tracy Sierra
The Crash by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller that follows Tegan Werner, an eight-month-pregnant woman who, after a traumatic assault, attempts to escape her troubled life. While driving through a snowstorm to stay with her brother, she cr...
The Crash by Freida McFadden
Fantasy
Dive into stories where dreams take flight, forests whisper secrets, and magic dances on every page. These whimsical adventures promise wonder, whimsy, and a little bit of mischief.
A fantasy novel set in a world where dragon riders play a crucial role. The story follows a strong-willed protagonist who must navigate intense training, political intrigue, and deadly challenges to earn her place among the elite dragon riders. With ...
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Empyrean Series Book #1)
Iron Flame is the second book in the Empyrean series, continuing Violet Sorrengail’s journey at a harsh dragon-rider military academy. Violet discovers her brother is alive and leading a rebellion, while facing new enemies, secrets, and dangerous att...
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Empyrean Series Book #2)
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is a fantasy romance that follows Feyre Archeron, a mortal huntress who is taken to the magical faerie lands after killing a wolf. As she navigates dangerous courts and powerful fae, Feyre discovers love, ...
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas is the thrilling second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. After surviving deadly trials, Feyre struggles with trauma and newfound powers while navigating complex alliances in the faerie realms. ...
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas is the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Feyre returns to the faerie lands to face war and betrayal as deadly forces threaten her world. The novel combines high-stakes action, political i...
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
ChatGPT said: A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas is a novella set between the third and fourth books of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. It follows Feyre and her friends as they recover from war, celebrate the Winter Solstice, and...
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas (Book #4)
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas centers on Nesta Archeron, Feyre’s fierce sister, as she confronts her trauma and discovers her own strength. Set in the A Court of Thorns and Roses world, the novel explores themes of healing, resilience, an...
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Silver Tongue Devil by Stacey Marie Brown is a fantasy romance about Kat, a fierce pirate seeking revenge, and Croygen, the powerful pirate king who raised—and betrayed—her. When they’re forced to work together to find a legendary magical substance, ...
Silver Tongue Devil by Stacey Marie Brown
Devil in Boots by Stacey Marie Brown is the second book in the Devil in the Deep Blue Sea duet. It follows pirate Kat and fae king Croygen as they continue their quest for The Nectar—a powerful, magical substance. Faced with betrayal, dark secrets, a...
Devil In Boots by Stacey Marie Brown
Horror
Enter worlds where fear lingers in the dark, and terror creeps just beneath the surface. These chilling tales explore the unknown, tapping into our deepest anxieties and primal fears. ****CHECK THE CONTENT WARNINGS****
"Dead End Dorchester" by Ses Carny is a spooky anthology that blends original poems and short stories, each designed to chill your spine. The collection features 25 tales of terror, including ghosts, zombies, killer dolls, and clowns, accompanied by ...
Dead End Dorchester by Ses Carny
"Dead End Dorchester: Volume 2" by Ses Carny is a horror anthology that delves deeper into the eerie tales of Dorchester Cemetery's departed residents. This second installment presents 25 new stories and poems, each exploring a unique horror theme, i...
Dead End Dorchester: Volume 2 by Ses Carny
"Beware of the Bear" by Ses Carny is a psychological horror novella that follows Jeremiah Hawkins, a man grappling with mental illness. A seemingly peaceful camping trip takes a terrifying turn when he encounters a bear in the woods. As the night unf...
Beware of the Bear by Ses Carny
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca is a dark, epistolary horror novella that delves into themes of obsession, isolation, and the dangers of online anonymity. Set in the early 2000s, the story unfolds through a series of emai...
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Speak
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey is a gothic psychological thriller that intertwines family trauma with supernatural horror. The story follows Vera Crowder, who returns to her childhood home—the infamous Crowder House—after a long estrangement to care ...
Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer is a psychological horror novel that explores the unsettling consequences of a seemingly innocent encounter. Eve Palmer and her girlfriend, Charlie, are house-flippers who purchase a secluded mansion in the Paci...
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
Young Adult/New Adult
These thoughtful tales explore the delicate moments of transition—the uncertainties, dreams, and self-discoveries that shape who we are and who we strive to be.
"This Is Where It Ends" by Marieke Nijkamp is a contemporary young adult novel that unfolds over 54 minutes during a school shooting at Opportunity High School. Told from the perspectives of four students—each connected to the shooter in different wa...
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp
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Explore romances wrapped in mystery, obsession, and the pull of forbidden passions. These stories dive into the depths of human desire, where love and darkness intertwine in haunting, unforgettable ways. ****CHECK THE CONTENT WARNINGS****
"Priest" by Sierra Simone is an erotic romance about Father Tyler, a young Catholic priest whose faith is challenged when he falls into a forbidden, passionate affair with a mysterious woman named Poppy. The story explores themes of desire, guilt, an...
Priest Series by Sierra Simone
“Blossoms in Winter” by Melanie Martins centers on Petra Van Gatt, a seventeen-year-old Dutch-American heiress to a Wall Street finance empire. Her life is meticulously planned by her strict father, from internships at his hedge fund to a degree in economics at Columbia University. However...
Blossom in Winter series
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier is a dark college romance and the first book in the L.O.R.D.S. series. Set at Barrington University, it follows Blakely Anderson, a student who becomes entangled with Ryat Alexander Archer, a member of a secret society k...
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier (L.O.R.D.S. Series #1)
Lights Out by Navessa Allen is a dark romance novel that blends elements of suspense, humor, and psychological depth. The story follows Aly Cappellucci, a trauma nurse with a penchant for masked men, and Josh Hammond, a cybersecurity expert and the s...
Lights Out by Navessa Allen (Into Darkness #1)
Credence by Penelope Douglas is a dark new adult romance that delves into themes of grief, isolation, and forbidden attraction. The story follows Tiernan de Haas, a seventeen-year-old girl who, after the sudden death of her parents, is sent to live w...
Credence by Penelope Douglas
Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube is the first book in the Split or Swallow series, blending fantasy, romance, and erotica. In a realm where young women undergo training with magical basilisks to win the prince's favor, twenty-year-old Temperan...
Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube (Split or Swallow, #1)
"Flock" by Kate Stewart is a contemporary novel that explores themes of community, belonging, and self-discovery. It follows the journey of its characters as they navigate personal challenges and seek connection within a larger group or "flock." The ...
Flock by Kate Stewart (The Ravenhood Series Book#1)
"Exodus" by Kate Stewart is the second book in The Ravenhood Trilogy, a contemporary romance series known for its emotional intensity, complex characters, and intricate plot twists. The story picks up where Flock left off, following Cecelia, who retu...
Exodus by Kate Stewart
"The Finish Line" by Kate Stewart is the highly anticipated conclusion to The Ravenhood Trilogy, a dark romance series that reimagines the Robin Hood legend with modern grit and emotional depth. Published on October 22, 2024, this final installment f...
The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
"Her Soul to Take" by Harley Laroux is the first book in the Souls Trilogy, a dark paranormal romance that blends elements of horror, fantasy, and erotica. The story follows Raelynn "Rae" Lawson, a college student with a passion for the supernatural,...
Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux (Souls Trilogy Book#1)
"Her Soul for Revenge" by Harley Laroux is the second installment in the Souls Trilogy, a dark paranormal romance that delves into themes of vengeance, trauma, and forbidden attraction. The story follows Juniper Kynes, a woman who narrowly escaped a ...
Her Soul for Revenge by Harley Laroux (Souls Trilogy Book#2)
"Soul of a Witch" by Harley Laroux is the third and final installment in the Souls Trilogy, a dark paranormal romance series set in the supernatural town of Abelaum. This book follows Everly Hadleigh, the daughter of a preacher and a powerful witch, ...
Soul of a Witch by Harley Laroux (Souls #3)