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Books & Series That I Literally Can’t Stop Recommending
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items Here’s a little collection of books and series that I can’t stop recommending, from childhood favorites to recent obsessions. I’m drawn to stories with a touch of magic, a hint of mischief, and fairytales that aren’t always neat and tidy. These are t...
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mystery/thriller
sci-fi fairytales?
magic
mystery
fun/romance
OMG, this was the cutest book ever. NGL, I do judge books by their cover, and when I picked this up, I was definitely expecting something like an Elizabeth Montgomery / Mirabel-from-Encanto’s-mom–style situation with a witch who makes special pastrie...
The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie
Loved these as a kid—shhh, I may have “borrowed” a few from my teachers’ class libraries. I just finished the full collection and wow, nostalgia hit HARD. Apparently there’s a movie/show now, but nothing beats the original pages.
The Selection #1 - Kiera Cass
Saw a girl with her Vogue collection last year and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s such a fun little ritual to flip through. Still on the hunt for the issue from the year I was born—yes, that’s a thing.
Vogue
Blue Bloods had middle school me in an absolute CHOKEHOLD 😭 I was so obsessed with this series and genuinely devoured every book I could get my hands on. The mix of NYC private school drama, vampires, romance, and all the little twists?? Elite. I st...
Blue Bloods Series by Melissa de la Cruz - Goodreads
mystery/thriller
Classic. If you haven’t read it, you’re missing out on a world of suspense, action, and that addictive “just one more chapter” vibe.
The Maze Runner
I saw the movie first (don’t judge), but the series is actually way better. Definitely one of those cases where the book > film, 100%.
I Am Number Four
Okay wait because The Fifth Petal was actually so good 😭 if you like books with witchy Salem vibes, messy small town drama, mystery, and a story that keeps getting weirder the more you read, you’d probably eat this up. It kinda gave cozy but eerie a...
The Fifth Petal (Salem, #3) by Brunonia Barry | Goodreads
sci-fi fairytales?
I love any and all fairy tale retellings, but this series is probably the most intricate and unique modern take I've seen so far. Literally, if it weren't for that Rachel Linden book, I probably would never have enjoyed a book or a premise more than ...
The Lunar Chronicles
Took me forever to realize this is a Wizard of Oz retelling. Embarrassing, but also a total delight—magic, adventure, and whimsy all rolled into one.
Spelled (The Storymakers) - Schow, Betsy: Books
Cute, charming, and just the kind of story you can curl up with and smile. Nothing complicated, just pure cozy vibes.
Goose Chase: A Novel
magic
Gifted to me one Christmas, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. Still need the last book in the trilogy…someone remind me to get it already.
Wintersmith (Tiffany Aching, 3) - Pratchett
I picked it up because there was a Black girl on the cover, but I couldn’t put it down—it was just so interesting! I finished almost the whole thing in one sitting. It took a chapter or two to really immerse myself because the vernacular seemed a lit...
This Poison Heart
mystery
i haven't finished it yet but it's so good so far. i kinda just feel like a sexual deviant for having a book with a neked white woman on the cover on my nightstand so i put it away ngl.
The Girl with the Deep Blue Eyes by Lawrence Block
So good! I started it at the store while waiting on some friends and had to put it back before finishing, but I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I’m definitely going back for it someday. I picked it up expecting a typical mystery, but it’s so mu...
Dead Girls Walking by Sami Ellis