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My 2026 Reads I’d Recommend
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items Looking for your next great read? These are the books I’ve read so far this year that I loved, enjoyed, and would highly recommend to fellow readers! Genres include: Classical/Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Non-Fiction and more!
Sections
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Classic/Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Romantasy
Mystery/Thriller
Non-Fiction/Self-Help
Hobby/Crafting
Classic/Historical Fiction
Absolutely loved this book! The writing is excellent, and the illustrations really add to the story. I gave it a reread having watched the new Frankenstein, and the depth of this book has me in a chokehold.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Best book I’ve read in a long time! Literally in tears at those last few chapters. The writing was so good, I had a hard time putting it down, esp. towards the end!!
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Fantasy
Fantastic storytelling that has an ending that lives up to the hype!! Definitely NOT what I was expecting!! Heck of an ending!! It made up for the mind-numbing CRAWL the first half of the book was😅
The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3) by Brandon Sanderson
Love this collection of short stories set in the world of The Folk of the Air series! Cardan is my favorite, so I love that we get some of his backstory in this collection!
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air, #3.5) by Holly Black
Enjoyed Holly Black’s debut adult fiction novel so much (realizing I do sometimes like a good urban fantasy haha). The characters are gritty, and the magic in the book is very unique!! Also love when I’m actually surprised by the twists and turns of ...
Book of Night (The Charlatan Duology, #1) by Holly Black
Romantasy
Love this book for the gothic vibes, and the backstory/lore we get on many of the characters in the book! Recommend for fans of the Romantasy genre!
Two Twisted Crowns (The Shepherd King, #2) by Rachel Gillig
This version really makes the book more immersive, and the voices match the characters so well!!
A Court Of Thorns And Roses (Pt. 1) by Graphic Audio
Love this book for the cast of actors and the pacing makes it never a dull moment! I love listening to these while I drive, do work around the house, etc.
A Court Of Thorns And Roses (Pt. 2) by Graphic Audio
My favorite book in this series and love this version of the book!! It really makes the book more immersive, and the voices match the characters so well!!
A Court of Mist and Fury (Pt. 1) by Graphic Audio
Rereading in preparation for book #6! This is probably my 3rd or 4th favorite in the series overall, but it’s still great storytelling!
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Mystery/Thriller
Was so intriguing I couldn’t put it down! So well written, and loved the pacing/character arcs. Cant wait for this one to be turned into a series!
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Non-Fiction/Self-Help
Love this quirky little book about our planet! The essays are fun, and as someone who enjoys John Green’s writing, it’s cool to get to hear more about him (also got a little too excited to learn John Green and I drive the same car lol).
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Great read for those who have ADHD, or knows someone who has ADHD, or just wants to better understand how it!
The ADHD Field Guide for Adults by Cate Osborn & Erik Gude
Great book about reproductive health and very comprehensive deep dive on the various disorders, abnormalities, etc. of that world. Was very informative and actually not super boring or medical-terminology heavy! Was actually pretty easy to grasp/unde...
It's Not Hysteria by Karen Tang
This book is probably the best thing I’ve ever read on organization and the relationship between tasks vs. rest. Double bonus points for it being ADHD-friendly!! Would highly recommend to anyone who struggles with tasks that are “a revolving door of ...
How to Keep House While Drowning by K.C. Davis
Hobby/Crafting
Love the patterns in this book! They’re so cute + easy, and the book also gives a step by step for all the stitches needed for the project
Botanical Embroidery by Maggie Schnucker
The scone recipe is my favorite (I like to make it with blueberries instead!). Also love the strawberry crumb bars, and really want to try the tiramisu one!!😍
Sally's Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes by Sally McKenney
Great book for embroidery beginners! Love the patterns as well as the step by step guides, technique/supplies info, and the stitch guides!
Embroider Your Life by Nathalie Mornu
This one has some great patterns and embroidery ideas, + it has a great guide for stitching on different fabrics!
The Embroidered Closet by Alexandra Stratkotter
This book is full of creative yet simple recipes that are perfect for quick weeknight dinners! I try to avoid the added preservatives+ processing in American food when I can, so also excited to try his recipe for homemade non-stick cooking oil!
Dinner in One Take by Bo Corley