Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
If you had to pick one book
16
items I enjoy reading a lot! From fiction to memoirs, science books, thrillers and everything in between! But I’m also a full time mom to a toddler that gives me 5 minutes to myself so…if you could only read 1 book per year, make it one of these!!
Sections
4
Memoirs
Thrillers
Cute Fantasy
Non-fiction
Memoirs
The human side of superhumans
Regardless of political affiliations, this is a great read. From her upbringing, challenges to becoming the First Lady and raising two daughters in the most imposing house in the country. Audiobook is 15/10
Becoming by Michelle Obama
If you ever watched Friends and loved Chandler’s wittiness and dry humor, knowing what Matthew was going through at the time changes everything. It’s such a raw painful story, but definitely worth a read. Also it does come with Matt’s comedic timing ...
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: Memoir
“Suffering is universal. But victimhood is optional. There is a difference between victimization and victimhood”.
Her book was transformative. She went through one of the worst ordeals and still managed to overcome and succeed in life.
The Choice by Edith Eger - 9781846045103
If you grew up with Nickelodeon, iCarly, Sam&Cat, you need to read this one(or listen, the audiobook is amazing!). It’s raw, heartbreaking, and super insightful.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Thrillers
If you like to scream at your books, grab one of these
Definetly kept you on your toes, when you thought you had it figured out, something would make you second guess yourself, then back to square one, then back to original theory, then so on and so for.
Don't Let Her Stay: Psychological Thriller
This book will make you want to scream and cry at the same time. You know what is happening, you know what will happen but you still can't believe it.
Love, Mom: A Fast-Paced Psychological Thriller
MUST READ! I don't know how else to describe this. Read it before the on screen adaptation.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney | Goodreads
This is more mystery/sci-fi-y but definetly keeps you guessing. The next 2 books are also worth a read, but the thriller aspect of the first is unmatched.
Wayward Pines #1 - Blake Crouch - Goodreads
Cute Fantasy
Escape reality to a whimsy world that will have you smiling and tearing up every other chapter
This was definetly not my usual read, but I LOVED IT! It was heartwarming, cozy, and adorable all around.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
This book is the definition of do not judge a book by its cover, or in this case by its title. It is a totally adorable and empowering story.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows: A Novel
Another book that you would not usually find me reading, but it was part of a bookclub so I read it. Now I'm a TJ Klune fan! The story is a ghost of christmas past style but much much better.
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune | Goodreads
The book was heartbreaking, heartwarming, and just full of heart!
The Guncle - Rowley, Steven: Books - Amazon.com
Non-fiction
Every woman needs to read this, it gives a perspective on our body and physiology that we are not normally told about it. And every man sould read it too, the women in your life are F** amazing!
Eve: How the Female Body Drove Human Evolution
Read this over a year after loosing my mom, I had had it in my TBR for the longest time, but knew it was not going to be an easy read. I'm so glad I read it though.
The In-Between: Unforgettable Final Encounters
Social media…am I right?
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Modern Irrationality
Wether you are a parent, thinking about being one, know one, have any little ones in your life, or just want to get a glimpse into what social media, is doing/has done, this is a great read! A bit extreme on some takes, but definetly worth your time!
The Anxious Generation: Great Rewiring of Childhood