These are my favorite books of all time. Enjoy 25 amazing reads spanning from literary fiction, to romance and even historical. I'm positive everyone will find something to love in this list.
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Adult
Young Adult
Adult
Book recommendations for an adult audience! Enjoy!
Probably my favorite book of all time.
Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Look, you can't go wrong with Ice Skating and an interesting writing style.
The Favorites by Layne Fargo (Hardcover)
The first book in my adult life to make me sob.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Paperback)
It's the second in the series but seriously, it's SO good.
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross (Paperback)
The movie is coming out this fall so read it before then!
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell (Paperback)
This one took me by surprise, but go in blind. You'll love it. (Check the trigger warnings first!)
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson (Paperback)
A deeply moving portayal of grief, family and love against the backdrop of the AIDs crisis.
They're Going to Love You by Meg Howrey (Paperback)
Soooo timely and literally adorable.
The Broposal by Sonora Reyes (Paperback)
A sad sad sad book but written so beautifully. I couldn't put it down.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong (Paperback)
A trans regency romance!
A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall (Paperback)
A fantastic queer summer read.
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston (Special Edition)
A classic! So good. Nothing will be able to top how I felt after finishing it.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt (Paperback)
This book made me look at my disability different. I loved it.
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young (Paperback)
Amazing romance by HBY.
Next to You: A Novel by Hannah-Bonam Young (Paperback)
Closed door mystery like Knives Out with mystery writers. Half mystery, half romance.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (Hardcover)
Somehow even better than the movie.
The Shape of Water by Guillermo Del Toro and Daniel Kraus (Paperback)
The first in a duology from the author if Diine Rivals.
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross (Paperback)
Seriously one of my favorite books ever.
Christodora by Tim Murphy (Paperback)
Another queer regency romance! A slow burn!
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander
Young Adult
Book recommendations for an young adult audience! Typically these are readers from 16-22, though anyone can enjoy them. Enjoy!
One of the best Sapphic books I've ever read.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo (Paperback)
My favorite Hunger Games book!
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (BN Exclusive)
I wish there were words for this one but all I'll give you is AHHHH
Say a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris (Paperback)
A perfect blend of mystery, family drama and found family.
It's Only a Game by Kelsea Yu (Hardcover)
A really sweet queer romance taking place at a comic con / pagent.
The One True Me and You by MK England (Hardcover)
This is a middle grade novel that is in verse and oh my gosh it is incredible.
