I have read over 800 books in the last few years - many good, bad and mediocre. This is my collection of the best, most moving and fantastical books I have read over the years. They are split into sections so you can browse for books in genres you al...<3
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all 56/820 books I've rated 5 stars
amazing authors
beautiful romances
fabulous fictions
fantastic fantasies
great non-fiction books
all 56/820 books I've rated 5 stars
it takes a lot for me to rate a book 5 stars so trust me when I say that these ones are worth the read.
complex female relationships
Genuine Fraud
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the local girl in a small American town gets accused of murder
Where the Crawdads Sing
one of the prettiest and most meaningful books I've ever read
And The Ocean Was Our Sky
such an underrated series
Monsters of Men
a Greek mythology retelling
Circe - Madeline Miller
book number one
Lady Midnight
book number two
Lord of Shadows
book number three
Queen of Air and Darkness
it's cassandra clare's world and I'm just living in it
Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy
one of the sweetest romances ever
Lola and the Boy Next Door
strongest characters ever
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha)
such a unique way of writing
I'll Give You the Sun
complicated female relationships in a complicated small town
Big Little Lies
the true and harrowing story of a woman who learned to survive the concentration camps
Cilka's Journey: A Novel (Tattooist of Auschwitz)
the story of an immigrant couple who travel from Syria to the UK
The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel by Lefteri
a beautiful relationship develops between two women who share the same husband
A Thousand Splendid Suns: Hosseini, Khaled
so needed, I wish I could give this to every young girl to read
The Places I've Cried in Public
I will never get over that ending
The Amber Spyglass
the story of two estranged sisters told through verse
Clap When You Land
a German family hides a Jewish man in their basement during the War
The Book Thief
a deeply moving love story
Honey Girl: A Novel
a story of fantastical things that a group of friends must navigate
The Raven Boys
book two in the Raven Cycle
The Dream Thieves
so moving
Dear Martin
a hilariously honest account of taboo subjects we are told not to talk about
Slug: The Sunday Times Bestseller: Amazon.co.uk
such a realistic and sweet love story
The Flatshare
Tara's own life experience of growing up in a religious family where she received no education
Educated: A Memoir Hardcover - Westover, Tara
a deep dive into the meat eating industry
Eating Animals Paperback - Foer, Jonathan Safran
a beautiful collection of poetry
Pangaea: Prose and Poetry Paperback - Mian, Hinnah
the diary of a young Jewish girl Anne Frank who hid from the German's with her family
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
dark academia at its finest
If We Were Villains
a stunning and moving novel told through poetry
Punching the Air Hardcover - Ibi Zoboi
a harrowing account of addiction
Strung Out: One Last Hit and Other Lies
a moving portrait of grief and a complex mother-daughter relationship
Crying in H Mart
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the relationship between a serial cheater and the woman she falls in love with
Written On The Body Paperback - Jeanette Winterson
the most beautifully written book
Fugitive Pieces Paperback - Michaels, Anne UK
if anything will give you the travel bug, this is it
East Winds
a stunning and sharp tale of what one person would do to achieve fame
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
a riveting and honest journey about two friends who will do anything for each other
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue
a truly phenomenal work of art
When Breath Becomes Air: The ultimate moving life-and
my Scottish heart beat extra hard reading these gorgeous poems
Edwin Muir Selected Poems
gorgeous and breath-taking romance
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
a fantastically gentle look into the fast fashion industry and sustainability
Sundressed: Natural Fabrics and the Future of...
she does it again! a family must deal with the reality of the fire that devastated their village - and the man who set it.
The Book of Fire: The breathtaking new novel...
if you are looking for a book to be completely swept up in, then this is it
Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan
the romance! the drama! the suspense!
Far from the Madding Crowd (Wordsworth Classics)
one of the best Greek mythology retellings ever
REVIEW: Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear
the best Romeo and Juliet retelling with a twist
One For My Enemy by Olivie Blake
original and beautiful
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
a beautiful collection of poetry about the impact of family and location in our childhood on our adulthood selves
Brown Girl Dreaming
one of the most ignited and unique love stories I have read <3
Not in Love: From the bestselling author of ...
what a woman!!!
Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel - Books
moving and necessary
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng
unbelievably harrowing
About A Son: A Father's Search for Truth
interesting and very well researched
Nostalgia
tough but beautiful
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel - Goodreads
amazing authors
my instant-buy authors because their books have never dissapointed me.
her characterisation is phenomenal
Everything I Never Told You: the unforgettable
the most beautiful descriptions (and will almost certainly break your heart)
The Kite Runner
a unique voice
Annie John
stunning imagery and connection to the unique characters
Songbirds: A Novel
a great non-fiction voice
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
bringing ancient stories new life
Circe - Madeline Miller
honest, brutal and witty
Slug: The Sunday Times Bestseller: Amazon.co.uk
what an imagination!
And The Ocean Was Our Sky
his world building is out of this… world
Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)
some of my favourite characters ever have come from this womans brain!
Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy
the fantasy author of your dreams
Shiver
such a stunning and sharp tone with fantastic commentary on Ireland
Promising Young Women - Books
incredible storyteller
Such a Fun Age: 'The book of the year' by Kiley Reid
always hits the nail on the head
Ghosts - Dolly Alderton - Häftad (9780241988688)
Ali is the master of fun, sexy and feminist romance novels
Why 'the Love Hypothesis' Is Such a Hit Romance
beautiful romances
some of the sweetest romance books that had me grinning from ear to ear
the understanding and respect that both characters have for each other is beautiful
Honey & Spice: The Heart‑melting Reese Witherspoon Book ...
poetic
Honey Girl: A Novel
the sweetest love story ever
The Flatshare
deep and meaningful
Beach Read
a very cute YA read
Zyla & Kai
I love when there's a classic trope with a fresh new take - so cute!
The Love Rematch: A Forced Proximity, Second Chance
such easy books to fly through and this one is absolutely my favourite
Twisted Hate - Special Edition: 3
this one had me squealing
Icebreaker: Amazon.co.uk: Grace, Hannah
this entire series had me in a chokehold
Heartless: The must-read, small-town romance and TikTok
small town, grumpy x sunshine romance that has me kicking my feet
It Happened One Summer: A Novel: 1 (Bellinger Sisters)
Things We Hide From the Light by Lucy Score | Waterstones
soooo fun
Bride
fun and silly!
Wreck the Halls: A Novel
the most lovely ending to a cosy series
Business Casual
fabulous fictions
though I'm a sucker for a great memoir or non-fiction, the majority of the books I read are fiction. I've filtered through the hundreds I've read to find the hidden gems of literature. Enjoy!
the best social commentary
Consent
truly funny
Come and Get It: One of 2024's hottest reads
powerful and evocative
Red at the Bone
fantastic fantasies
escapism at its finest - there is nothing better than truly becoming lost in a fantasy book
a story of fantasical things that a group of friends must navigate
The Raven Cycle
vampires, werewolves and shadowhunters set in London - the Dark Academia of your dreams!
The Infernal Devices #1 - Clockwork Angel - Goodreads
the most recent showdhunter's instalment with one of my favourite love stories ever
Lady Midnight
a childhood classic with greek mythology to your hearts content
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
the best found family
Six of Crows #1 - Goodreads
such a fantastic concept and rich with amazing characters
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)
one of my favourite books growing up, a book lovers dream
Inkheart
up there with one of the best series I've read, you get so invested in the characters!
His Dark Materials
a lengthy read but it's worth it!
The Priory of the Orange Tree
a book lovers dream
The Binding
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I ate this up in a day - funny, unique and a great story!
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A sparkling series about one powerful young women's journey into the lion's den
Legendborn
the second novel in the bingeable series
Review: Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn - Kell-Read
great non-fiction books
the most interesting and knowledgeable non-fiction books that have helped me learn about exciting topics
a deep dive into the meat eating industry
Eating Animals Paperback - Foer, Jonathan Safran
a heavily statisic based look into incels and thier online behaviour
Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists
a look into how women's mental health is treated by society and doctors
Sexy But Psycho: How the Patriarchy Uses Women's
intersectionality on women and race
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Mov...
the history of racism in the UK and white fragility
Why I'm no longer talking to white people about race - The ...
mental illness and medicalisation in the US
The Mind and the Moon: My Brother's Story, the Science of Our Brains, and the Search for Our Psyches
honest and important essays from Muslim women
It's Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith
a step by step guide on how to host the best parties
The 2‑Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with ...
an eye-opening read
No Is Not Enough: Defeating the New Shock Politics
shocking and witty
How To Be Right: ... in a World Gone Wrong
an incredibly neccessary read
Jews Don’t Count
pivotal in feminism
The Second Sex
incredibly critical with lots of real world examples
Gender: In World Perspective
unbelievably interesting and well informed
Catch and Kill
so interesting!
So You've Been Publicly Shamed Hardcover
how to make the most (and get the most) out of your cash
Cash is Queen: A Girl's Guide to Securing, Spending
a great look at Indigenous knowledge and teachings
Braiding Sweetgrass - Penguin Books
laughed out loud multiple times
Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural...
sobering and harrowing
The Gardener of Lashkar Gah: The Afghans who...
iconic collection about love, race and relationships
All About Love: New Visions
interesting and very well researched
Nostalgia
gorgeous Greek Mythologies
I am such a sucker for a Greek retelling, and these are the best of the bunch
a deeper look into one of Greek mythologies most famous myths
Ariadne: The Mesmerising Sunday Times Bestselling
as electric as it sounds
Elektra
powerful Atlanta is not one to be stopped
Atalanta: In a world of heroes, meet Greek ...
my all time favourite book ever
Circe - Madeline Miller
a heart-breaking tale of growing up together and falling in love
The Song of Achilles
shines a light on the women of Greek mythologies voices
The Silence of the Girls: From the Booker prize-winning
the Trojan war from an all-female perspective
A Thousand Ships: Natalie Haynes - Books
Medusa's story is finally told
Stone Blind: Medusa's Story : Haynes, Natalie - Books
an exploration into the relationship between Medusa and her two sister's
REVIEW: Medusa's Sisters by Lauren J.A. Bear
confusing and brilliant in the best way
Piranesi: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2021
short and thoughtful
Galatea: A Short Story
informative!
Mythos
another take of the Medusa myth
Medusa by Jessie Burton | Goodreads
LGBTQ
the best LGBTQ books I've read
heartbreakingly beautiful
The Song of Achilles
some fabulous side wlw love
There are More Things: Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for ...
fantastically weirdly written
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
the fantasy of all fantasies
The Priory of the Orange Tree
not what I saw coming!
The Binding
classic enemies to lovers
A Taste of Gold and Iron
wonderfully witchy
Wild and Wicked Things
a classic wlw love story through the ages
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
deep and moving
Honey Girl: A Novel
a mix of mystery and romance
I Kissed Shara Wheeler
a fabulous regency romance
A Lady for a Duke
a look at the internet and influencers
Idol: The Must‑read, Addictive and Compulsive Book ...
unique
Sedating Elaine: A Novel
amazing atmosphere
Scenes of a Graphic Nature: 'A Perfect Page‑turner . . . I ...
