Books to keep you on the edge of your seat, crying and in your feels, or smiling and thinking back to the first time you met the love of your life. This list of book recommendations has it all (almost).
Sections
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murder mystery
nonfiction
romance
romance with a twist
On My List To Read
summer romance
murder mystery
I read this book within a day. This is the book I recommend to anyone in a reading slump.
Verity - by Colleen Hoover (Hardcover)
slightly predictable but still a good read with many details
The Perfect Marriage - by Jeneva Rose (Paperback)
nonfiction
as someone studying psychology this was a really good read
Bones: Anorexia, OCD, and Me
this is based off of a true story, it’s absolutely insane the things the people endured. a great read
If You Tell: True Story of Murder & Sisterhood
romance
This is part of the slammed series by Colleen Hoover and has a very controversial main plot, but another one of my favorites by her. This series is very heartwarming and “lovey” for a feel good read.
This Girl - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This book is part of the maybe someday series.
Maybe Now - (Maybe Someday) by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
this story was one of the happier ones of colleen hoover’s
Heart Bones - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This is the novella that goes with All Your Perfects.
Finding Perfect: A Novella - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This book ties up any loose ends in It Ends With Us and gives the characters a happy ending.
It Starts with Us - (It Ends with Us) by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This is the novella associated with Hopeless
Finding Cinderella - (Hopeless) by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This is in the Slammed series.
Point of Retreat - (Slammed) by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This book is so cute and has a feel good ending.
Maybe Someday (Paperback) by Colleen Hoover
This is part of the maybe someday series
Maybe Not - (Maybe Someday) by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
I loved this series by Colleen Hoover. despite how controversial it is.
Slammed - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
romance with a twist
One of Colleen Hoover’s most famous novels. This book has so many twists and will keep you on the edge of your seat. It has a dual timeline ensuring readers fully understand the characters.
It Ends with Us - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This is one of my favorite books of all time. It has very dark themes, which makes it similar to verity in many ways. Definitely a book I couldn’t put down.
Too Late - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This book makes you rethink everything. I had no idea how to feel about the characters. A very sad read, but one you won’t be able to put down, I read it in one sitting.
Everything We Never Said - by Sloan Harlow (Paperback)
This book is one of the few books that actually made me cry, I was able to read it in one sitting. A love story that could never work out.
If He Had Been with Me - by Laura Nowlin (Paperback)
This is one of the best book series I have ever read. It has so many twists and turns and shows how a troubling family life sometimes can get in the way of love.
Binding 13 - (Boys of Tommen) by Chloe Walsh (Paperback)
this book is so sad yet one of those books you have to read throughout your lifetime
Way I Used to Be (Reprint) (Paperback) (Amber Smith)
this is part of the binding 13 series and i almost never like the sequels as much as the first books but this one is just as good as binding 13
Saving 6 - (Boys of Tommen) by Chloe Walsh (Paperback)
keeping 13 is a sequel to binding 13
Keeping 13 - (Boys of Tommen) by Chloe Walsh (Paperback)
redeeming 6 was another great book in the binding 13 series
Redeeming 6 - (Boys of Tommen) by Chloe Walsh (Paperback)
a romance books that show the troubles that come with young love
Our Fault - (Culpable) by Mercedes Ron (Paperback)
One of the only books I’ve ever cried to. This book shows how messed up families can impact your lives life.
Hopeless - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This is the first Colleen Hoover book I read and it got me obsessed with her writing style.
All Your Perfects - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
This is another one of my favorite books. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Layla - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)
On My List To Read
I love the lancaster prep series so I can’t wait to read the next generation series!
All My Kisses For You - by Monica Murphy (Paperback)
This book is a typical slow burn romance novel but the plot is so cute. They kiss when they are young and reunite when she is gardening outside his window when they are adults… Definitely a book I want to read this summer!
Secretly Yours: A Novel - Target Exclusive Edition by Tessa Bailey (Paperback)
the sequel to if he had been with me, which i read in one sitting
If Only I Had Told Her - by Laura Nowlin (Paperback)
This book is sitting on my shelf waiting for me to read it, I’ve just been waiting for the right time.
Girl In Pieces By Kathleen Glasgow - By Kathleen Glasgow ( Paperback )
My little cousin read this and could not put it down no matter what we were doing, so I feel like I need to read it.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - by Holly Jackson (Hardcover)
My boyfriend loves all the hunger games books, and has been dying for me to read them.
The Hunger Games (Reprint) (Paperback) by Suzanne Collins
i loved the way i used to be so i would love to read this book
The Way I Am Now - (The Way I Used to Be) by Amber Smith (Hardcover)
summer romance
This is the typical summer romance novel for anyone who wants a quick read.
The Summer of Broken Rules - by K L Walther (Paperback)
autobiographies
I am not one to usually like autobiographies, but this book was so heartfelt and hit close to home as someone who suffered the loss of an addict. This book is also the reason I started watching friends. It’s such a great read and takes you into the l...
