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Fun Books You Should Read This Summer 📚⛱️
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items Hot girls read! Don't let the title of this list fool you, these books are fun, but still great and well-written stories that will captivate you and immerse you into their world! Here you'll find some ‘’booktok classics'', but also many of my not-so-...
A fun story and perfect beach read!
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Captivating retelling of Greek mythology through the perspective of Circe, the enchantress best known for her appearance in Homer's "Odyssey." Miller breathes new life into Circe's story, exploring themes of power, identity, and agency. Her lyrical p...
Circe by Madeline Miller
Beautifully crafted retelling of the Iliad through the eyes of Patroclus, companion to the hero Achilles. Miller's lyrical prose brings their deep bond and tragic fate to life, exploring themes of love, friendship, honor, and destiny against the back...
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
I'm sure you know this story from Netflix's show, and although the show gives it justice, it's not the same as reading it! Tevis explores themes of genius, addiction, and the pursuit of excellence in a male-dominated arena.
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
Captivating novel that follows the life of Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo as she recounts her glamorous and tumultuous journey through seven marriages. Through Evelyn's story, Reid explores themes of love, ambition, identity, and the price of fame. The n...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Powerful contemporary romance novel that delves into themes of love, resilience, and the cycle of abuse. Through the story of Lily Bloom and her tumultuous relationship with Ryle Kincaid, Hoover sensitively explores difficult topics such as domestic ...
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
"Silence of the Lambs" is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the darkest corners of the human mind. Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Hannibal Lecter is mesmerizing and terrifying, creating an iconic character who haunts the film long aft...
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris, Paperback
Historical novel that imagines the story behind Johannes Vermeer's famous painting. Set in 17th-century Delft, the novel follows Griet, a young maid who becomes Vermeer's assistant and muse. Through Griet's eyes, the novel explores art, desire, and s...
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Dual-narrative novel that weaves together the stories of two women separated by centuries. It follows Isabelle, a contemporary American woman who moves to France with her husband, and Étienne, a 16th-century French Huguenot living in the same region....
The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier | eBook
Dystopian novel set in a future where the totalitarian government of Panem forces children to fight to the death in a televised spectacle known as the Hunger Games. The story follows Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful young woman from District 12, as sh...
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1) - Barnes & Noble
Second book in Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" trilogy. It continues the story of Katniss Everdeen following her victory in the Hunger Games. As Katniss becomes a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol, she is thrust back into the are...
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Gripping conclusion to Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" trilogy. It follows Katniss Everdeen as she becomes the symbol of a full-scale rebellion against the oppressive Capitol. As the war intensifies, Katniss must navigate moral dilemmas, personal...
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Prequel to Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" trilogy, set 64 years before the events of the original series. It explores the early life of Coriolanus Snow, who later becomes the ruthless President of Panem. The novel follows Snow's journey as a men...
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
"They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera is a poignant and heart-wrenching young adult novel set in a world where people receive a phone call on the day they are going to die. The story follows two teenage boys, Mateo and Rufus, who meet through an...
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, Paperback
Horror novel that follows Jack Torrance, a struggling writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel. As Jack's sanity unravels due to the malevolent forces haunting the hotel, his young son, Da...
The Shining by Stephen King, Paperback
Thought-provoking novel that begins with the death of Tequila Leila, a sex worker in Istanbul. The novel explores the final moments of Leila's consciousness as her brain continues to function after her heart stops beating, recalling memories from her...
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak
Haunting novel set in a dystopian alternate reality where clones, known as "students," are raised for the purpose of organ donation. The story follows Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth, who grow up in a seemingly idyllic boarding school called Hailsham. As they...
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, Paperback
Charming and witty romantic comedy that follows January Andrews, a bestselling romance author who finds herself suffering from writer's block after a series of personal setbacks. She ends up sharing a beach house with her literary rival, Augustus "Gu...
Beach Read by Emily Henry, Paperback
Harriet and Wyn meet up after their separation. They spend their very last weekend with their best friends in a holiday home that shaped their youth and provided them safety. To keep a good memory of that time, they hide their separation and pretend ...
Happy Place by Emily Henry, Hardcover
A novel that delves into the complex relationships and dynamics between four characters: Frances, Bobbi, Nick, and Melissa. The story revolves around Frances and Bobbi, who are former romantic partners and best friends performing spoken word poetry. ...
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney, Paperback