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Favorite Books
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items As a girl who spent most of her childhood reading and am trying to get back into it, here are some of my favorite books!
Sections
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Mysteries/Thrillers
Fantasy
Romance
Young Adult
Nonfiction
Mysteries/Thrillers
Some of my favorite mysteries and thrillers!
As someone who had heard of this book but didn't really know what it was about, I was SHOCKED and of course had to finish the entire series. This is not a book for the faint of heart. If you're wanting a mystery thriller that just keeps getting crazi...
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Taking place a year after the end of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played With Fire continues Lisbeth Salander's story as she finds herself on the run from the law for a crime she didn't commit. As the pieces of the puzzle don't fit t...
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
The final chapter in Steig Larson's trilogy, this book takes place immediately following the events of the previous book. Follow along as the rest of the mystery unfolds and it's even more insane than it first appears.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
I feel like most mystery books nowadays you can see the ending coming, but this one I definitely did not see coming and I was glad for that because it made reading the ending that much more enjoyable. It'll keep you on your toes right until the very ...
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
This book really drove me crazy with it's ending. I thought I knew what was going to happen and then BAM, I really didn't! Shocked but in a good way this was the first book in a while that proved me both right and wrong at the same time.
You Shouldn't Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose
I felt like this book led me on for the majority of my reading. But I ended up liking it anyway. I loved being able to watch a marriage thrive and then fall apart (I promise that doesn't give any spoilers). It was amazing to me how detailed each of t...
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
A wild ride with an ending you really won't see coming, it's worth a read!
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
I read this book in 48 hours, I was so hooked. It was super easy to get through and leaves you wondering what the truth really is!
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
This book was everything I wanted in a thriller. It was fast paced and I did not see the ending coming.
The Family Upstairs By Lisa Jewell
This was easily a five star read for me. It was thrilling with a twist that made sense with the story and I loved it!
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Fantasy
Fantasy books that are definitely worth the read!
I bought this strictly based on the title and I finished it in two days. It's completely worth the purchase. Told from the point of view of a suburban mom who's watching her child get taken advantage of, Patricia Campbell, will do anything she can to...
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
As a hardcore Harry Potter nerd, I would be remise if I didn't include the Harry Potter books in my Favorite books series. They're so nostalgic for most of us and the writing is really impressive no matter what way you look at it. While I do want to ...
Harry Potter Books
Local Nashville author HC Newell has created a world where you can really feel the characters and get attached to them rather quickly. There are a few books in the series right now and they are all great!
Curse of the Fallen
This book is so good! I loved the story and can't wait to read the second one!
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Loved this super sweet duology! The ending was just as good as the first one! I read it super quickly!
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
I put off reading this book for so long and I'm kinda annoyed at myself for doing so. It has a chokehold on me. I loved it so much I want to read it over and over again.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Just like Fourth Wing, I loved this book. I shirked all my responsibilities to read this book and I would gladly do it all over again. And honestly, I likely will. It was wonderful.
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
I'm always a fan of Rebecca Yarros's writing and this series is no different.
Onyx Storm By Rebecca Yarros ...
Romance
Romantic books for those who want a happy and loving read!
Two friends who have a yearly tradition of going on vacation, after a couple years of not talking they go on one last vacation to try to repair their damaged friendship.
People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry
I bought this book based on the cover and it was on sale for a dollar at a local secondhand book store. I ended up really liking it! I usually gravitate towards mysteries but was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to read a story that was simply...
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Emily Henry is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I loved every second of this book. So much so that I read it in 24 hours.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
This book is so perfect in so many ways. The characters are so well developed and the story is just perfect. I loved every second of it
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
I just finished this book and it was so cute! STEMinist books are some of my fave
The Love Hypothesis - By Ali Hazelwood
I read this book in one sitting. It's soo good!
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune
Easily my fave Ali Hazelwood book so far! I loved this book so much!
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
This is one of my favorite books of 2024. I;m obsessed. I'm hoping the other books by this author keep up with the hype because the writing was like poetry!
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
I am obsessed with this book. Hudson is one of the best book boyfriends ever. He's wonderful.
Variation By Rebecca Yarros
Young Adult
My favorite Young Adult books, even though I'm older now there are still some books that I enjoy reading even if they're meant for younger readers :)
These are some of the saddest but also really well written and thought out books I've read in my life
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
There are too many books in this series to read all of them but they are worth starting if you love cats and are curious about what they could be doing if they were left to their own devices.
Warriors by Erin Hunter
This book is one that all kids need to read. It's an easy read and gives you a look at a world and type of trauma that too many of us experience. The trauma of sexual assault and the aftermath of it. The topic is approached in a simple way in this bo...
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
I am still thinking about this book. It had me all in my feels and it's definitely worth the read!
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
Nonfiction
I'm not the biggest fan of non fiction but there a few memoirs that I absolutely love!
Listen to the audiobook on this one, trust me. It's an amazing book and his life has been so incredible and interesting so far!
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
For those with parental trauma this book is incredibly relatable. And definitely worth a read.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy
This book is absolutely incredible. Holly Madison talks about her experience as a playboy bunny in raw detail and gives a heartfelt sentiment about what life is like as a bunnty.
Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly Madison