A collection of books I’ve read and genuinely recommend! Whether they made me laugh, cry, fall in love with the characters, or completely escape into another world, these are the stories I believe are worth adding to your TBR list.
Sections
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Fantasy
Classics
Contemporary Fiction
Childhood favorites
Fantasy
One of my all-time favorite series! I love the magic, adventure, friendships, and unforgettable characters. It’s the kind of story that completely pulls you into another world and keeps you wanting more!
Harry Potter Series
I will forever have a soft spot for the Twilight Saga! The romance, drama, supernatural world, and unforgettable characters completely pulled me in. One of those series I could read again and again!
Twilight Saga Series | Twilight Books | Barnes & Noble®
Classics
My absolute favorite book! I first read Wuthering Heights in high school and have loved it ever since. Dark, dramatic, messy, and completely unforgettable—it’s full of obsession, heartbreak, and deeply flawed characters. I’m a sucker for the classics...
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - Books-A-Million
I’m a sucker for the classics, and Jane Eyre is one I first fell in love with in high school. I love the mix of romance, mystery, independence, and gothic atmosphere—and Jane is such a strong, compelling character. Definitely one of my longtime favor...
Jane Eyre | Barnes & Noble®
Another classic I first read in high school and one that has always stuck with me. It’s short, haunting, and quietly devastating, with a bleak winter setting that fits the story perfectly. Proof that a book doesn’t have to be long to leave a lasting ...
Ethan Frome
Contemporary Fiction
This book made me laugh, cry, and fall completely in love with the characters. Ove is grumpy, stubborn, and somehow incredibly lovable. Such a beautiful story about love, loss, friendship, and the people who come into our lives when we least expect t...
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman - Books-A-Million
My first Jodi Picoult novel and still one of my favorites! A murder mystery set in an Amish community, this book pulled me in from the very beginning. I loved the mix of mystery, family dynamics, and a glimpse into a completely different way of life.
Plain Truth
An emotional and thought-provoking story that raises some incredibly difficult questions about family, love, and how far we would go for the people we love. This one stayed with me long after I finished it—and the book is so much better than the movi...
My Sister's Keeper: A Novel (Wsp Readers Club)
Childhood favorites
One of the series that made me fall in love with reading! I absolutely loved The Baby-Sitters Club growing up and couldn’t get enough of Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, and the rest of the club. Seeing these books still brings back so many memori...
The Baby-Sitters Club: Complete Series 1-30
I could not get enough of Sweet Valley High growing up! I loved following Jessica and Elizabeth and all the drama that came with life in Sweet Valley. These books were completely addictive and such a big part of my early love of reading!