Books are how I broaden my horizons and experience the world in ways I can't. On a less profound note, they're also how I reach my peak self indulgence These are the books that changed the way I view the world around me, plus some that I just love to...
Sections
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Literary Fiction
Horror
YA
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Nonfiction
Literary Fiction
sort of my dump category for books that didn't quite fit anywhere else
it was so sweet but the path to sweet was gut wrenching at times. six thirty the dog i love you
Lessons in Chemistry
I saw so much of myself in Lily and Kath. Sosososo cute and also heart wrenching
Last Night at the Telegraph Club
okay warning bond is really misogynistic in the old Fleming books, but it's still a really fun read
Casino Royale (James Bond, #1)
Horror
spooky
freaked me out in a very good way
Our Winter Monster
literally my favorite book
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me
got emotionally attached to everyone and regretted it immensely
Red Rabbit
not for the faint of heart jesus christ. if you have a body horror scratch this will itch it
You Weren't Meant to Be Human
gives such good insight into the fear of coming out of the closet while also being really sweet and keeping you on edge
A Feast for the Eyes
OH MY GODDDD i read this book in like two sittings
Where He Can't Find You
YA
sort of my literary fiction but for younger audiences section
sobbed for an hour after I finished, suzzanne collins never pulls a single punch
The Hunger Games Book Series
changed the way i think abt my life and also made me bawl in my mother's arms like a baby
A Breath Too Late
Sci-Fi
funny witty star wars reference
got me out of a bad reading slump
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1)
made me stop hating sci fi, everything about this book was so good
Victories Greater Than Death
if you need fun and mindless this is your series
Ice Planet Barbarians Series
I cried, I nerded out, I laughed. Literally so good I can’t describe how much I love project hail mary
Project Hail Mary
this book isn't world changing but if you meet it at its level it is so much fun
Doppelbänger by W.H. Lockwood
Fantasy
why can't we have dragons in the real world sigh
made me feel rage for the protagonist that i hadn't felt since the hunger games
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy, #1)
dragons, magic, cool weapons, literally everything one could love in fantasy
Iskari Series
easily my favorite magic system. having magic castes based on birds was so cool
The Merciful Crow Series
It felt like a warm hug it was so cute. found family, the cutest fluffy gay romance, perfect book right here
The House in the Cerulean Sea (Cerulean Chronicles, #1)
Nonfiction
things that taught me and also made me think really hard
got me to love writing again
The Happy Writer
i will always love books on religion yess broaden my horizons
Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions
a source i used for a school project, got me so invested in these artisans and crafters i finished the whole book
Craftland: In Search of Lost Arts & Trades
jeanette walls narrated her life so beautifully. i felt like i was right there in the car with them
The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Classics
performative males come get your food
homer loved describing odysseus's muscular frame
The Odyssey
read this in 7th grade ela and it scarred me for life (positive)
The Outsiders
Children
mix of chapter books and picture books :)
such a beautiful book about grief. i read this in elementary school for summer reading and it was my favorite book for years
Counting by 7s
my dad and i refused to pick up this book after my graduation because we knew we'd both cry. it's such a sweet book i love my dad guys
Dance Me, Daddy
i was the kid hissing at people i can't lie. these books had me in a chokehold until like 8th grade
