2026 challenge = Read more books. Calm, serene and getting lost in another land. Sounds like Heaven to me. Here arethe books I've been loving recently.
From 3rd-6th grade, my kids ate these books UP. We have many well-loved copies on the bookshelves from multiple re-reads. If you're looking for books for your 9-12 year old, these are a great place to start.
As someone who reads 250+ books per year, here are some of the very BEST! You can count on me for a wide variety of book recommendations across many genres, including fantasy, romantasy, contemporary romance, dark romance, literary fiction, science fiction, and historical fiction. Happy reading!
Curated resources that expand on the core themes of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents, including sequels, workbooks, and guided journals for deeper practice. Each item supports understanding emotionally immature caregiving, processing emotional neglect, and building healthier boundaries and self-trust.
Sumptuous romances to satisfy your Bridgerton cravings—or to whisk away any romantic at heart into tales filled with sharp wit, dazzling ballrooms, and heart-stopping declarations of love. Perfect for when you need a dash of scandal, charm, and passion to sweep you off your feet.
My Springtime favorites! Reading in the Spring is one of my favorites because the weather starts warming up which means picnic reading adventures! If you're looking for cozy, wholesome books, or books with aesthetics and imagery to set the stage for spring, you've come to the right place!
A thoughtfully curated list of faith-filled favorites for today’s young women of God. From inspiring books to modest fashion. These recommendations are meant to encourage spiritual growth, self-love, and bold confidence in Christ. These girl-approved picks are rooted in grace, purpose, and beauty inside and out.
From someone who has constantly suffered with anxiety over the years these self help books have massively made an impact on my mental health and mindset for the better, I have read most of them more than once too!
This list is for the indie authors and editors who love learning how to become better storytellers. If you've ever wanted to know where to start, pick one (or a few) and start reading!
If you like a mix of romance, fantasy, thriller and dystopian with some spice sprinkled around, this is the perfect place for you.
I’ve been a reader since I can remember. Always choosing books over reality. Some of my comfort books are the Hunger Games, Divergent and anything Nicholas Sparks. I know, I know; cliche. Who gives a f*ck?
I range from questioning if I should be admitted to the asylum to completely and utterly wholesome.
All readers are welcome here!
I judge books on how fast they make me want to read them so just know when I make a recommendation I truly think it will keep you on the edge of your seat 📚🖋️
Don’t worry I’ll include the spice level for some 🌶️👀
I don’t get to read as much as I’d like, but when I do, I make it count 📚 A collection of my favorite reads, along with a few cozy essentials to elevate your reading time 📚 From great books to must-have accessories, these are the picks I keep coming back to.
This is the list you need to pay attention when building your current TBR! The best books to end off the summer and transition to fall with! Personally at this time of year I need the summer vibes, small town romances, thrillers, back to school books, emotional books, etc.
Check out my comprehensive list of my favorite books I read as a child and young adult, books our family uses to homeschool, books that explore spirituality and religion, and books that I enjoy as an adult reader as so much more. “Affiliate Links”
History books with interesting perspectives and biographies of people worth knowing about. Dull writing not allowed. For history buffs, homeschooling families with kids old enough for grown-up books, historical fiction writers, and anyone else who finds history interesting. Links marked with “#AD” are affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of these links, I may receive a portion of the money at no additional cost to you.
Complement your use of this core General Training practice book with targeted strategy guides and additional practice test collections. Each title deepens specific skills so you can build confidence and consistency across all IELTS task types.
Supporting titles to deepen SAT math mastery and round out reading and writing prep alongside The College Panda's SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook. Focused on ambitious students targeting top digital SAT scores.
If you're a busy/tired mom and you like reading, I highly recommend reading these books to escape reality for just a little while and come back refreshed!
Hey everyone! 📚✨ If you're looking for your next great read, check out my latest book recommendations!I've got something for everyone.Dive into these amazing stories and let me know which ones you loved!
These resources deepen and extend the principles from Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life, helping you apply biblical truth and brain science to everyday thought patterns. Each pick focuses on breaking toxic thinking, renewing your mind, and cultivating lasting spiritual and emotional health.
Looking for a can't put down, keep you up all night, gasp worthy psychological thriller books to enjoy! Need a good beach read? I'm working on a list of books I love and I hope you do too!
Fantasy is my favourite genre so here are my favourite fantasy books ✨ Let me know if you have read any of these books or if you have a recommendation for me!
Reading music biographies is such a break from day-to-day life! I just LOVE it. These books are all from artists that I follow, and admire so much! I highly recommend all these books!
Want to grow closer to God while caring for your soul? ✨ I’ve put together my favorite faith filled tools that inspire, uplift, and make your daily spiritual routine simple and meaningful.
Essential resources centered around TOEFL IBT Secrets Study Guide and other leading TOEFL iBT prep books. Designed to build skills across reading, listening, speaking, and writing with authentic-style questions and targeted strategies.
A curated mix of books, maps, and playsets that capture the spirit of Nantucket: The Ultimate Playground. Ideal for families, design lovers, and travelers who want to bring island charm and playful energy into everyday life.
A curated collection of visually rich books for readers drawn to thoughtful travel, nature-centered living, and the slow lifestyle ethos. These titles pair immersive photography with reflective essays, making them ideal companions for anyone who loves Kinfolk Wilderness and wants to deepen that mood across home, work, and future journeys.
This list focuses on money books that influenced my mindset, not just my knowledge. They helped me think more clearly about wealth, habits, and long-term financial choices.
If you love books or are trying to find a new book this is the place for you! I was never a reader but these are my all time favorite reads! I have journals, languages, poetry, children books, adult, horror, and more!
These are my favorite recs as a woman who's loved horror both in my personal and professional life for as long as I can remember. These books are for anyone looking to explore the genre's diversity…from beautifully gothic supernatural tales (my personal favorite) to haunted houses to disturbing psychological spirals into madness that will keep you up all night
I love YA books because the spice is low but the banter is still there. The tropes are sitll there. I created this list for younger teenage girls in mind. Teens who are just getting into reading romance novels. I hope you like it!
Fantasy is my favorite escape from reality so I’m always on the lookout for incredible series! Here are my favorites by POC authors that I just can’t shut up about!
My 5-star reads that I have tracked on Goodreads. There are several so it might take me a minute to get them all up.
I do not give 5-star reviews easily or often. So far this year, I only have one out of 13 books read and last year only 3 of 32 books read.
A tightly edited set of design-forward travel, lifestyle, and photography books that complement The Monocle Book of Italy (The Monocle Series, 3). Together they deepen your appreciation for Italy while widening your view of Monocle's world, from Japan to the Nordics and beyond.
I have been an avid reader for most of my life. But recently it’s gone insane! Almost 50 books this year on top of 2 jobs! Here’s some of my ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ books that made my love for books grow!!
Looking for the best books for 10-year-olds? This list is filled with my daughter’s favorite reads—complete with reviews written by her. From adventurous stories to page-turning series, these books are truly kid-approved and perfect for young readers.
When life shakes your confidence, the most powerful comeback starts within. This collection brings together books that help you rebuild trust in yourself, heal emotional wounds, and step back into your power — unapologetically. Gentle, wise, and deeply empowering, these reads guide you through self-discovery, boundary setting, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t depend on anyone else. It’s not about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering who you are. 💖✨📚
Resources that complement COBUILD Key Words for IELTS: Book 2 Improver and help learners expand vocabulary, grammar, and exam skills around the B1 - B2 level and beyond. Each title supports focused preparation for different aspects of the IELTS test, from lexis to full-skill development.
A focused collection built around 400 Must-Have Words for the TOEFL, including its key editions and the most complementary TOEFL vocabulary and test-prep guides. Ideal for learners who want structured vocabulary practice plus full-test strategies and realistic practice exams to raise their overall score.
Complement this intensive Task 2 model-essay collection with books that strengthen every other part of the IELTS exam. These picks focus on related writing models, targeted strategies, and full-test practice to push scores toward Band 7 - 8.5.
These are the books I've reviewed on my Tiktok (ken_uhh_d) and recommended to you this year. As you get further into your 2025 reading goal, why not give these a try? They're my five star finds of the year.
Our family has recently started exploring and studying the Bible with more intention. Here are some of our favorite supplies and books to pair together to keep organized.
There’s nothing worse than reading a book and guessing the ending halfway through. These books guarantee that even when you think you know what is going to happen, you don’t!
I solemnly swear that you can trust my romantic fantasy and romantasy (there’s a difference) recs because my friends drug me kicking and screaming into this genre and I’m very picky.
There are so many things and people to celebrate in the month of June. From dads, pride, and nature, here are a few books (and one non book) to help get your June started off right! :)
if you are an avid book reader, want to try out new genres, or someone who is just getting into reading… THIS IS FOR YOU!! I love to share my favorite reads and *hopefully* this list will influence you to read them too, so you can share in my love for them 😊
My absolute favorite books in this trope. I’ve read so many, but these are the ones I’ve gone back to read again. They’re a little spicy, morally gray, there’s turmoil, but also sweetness and romance.
After 20+ years of ministry, these are the books I keep coming back to and recommending most — the ones that have shaped how I pray, lead, and walk with God. Whether you're a new believer or you've been following Jesus for decades, start anywhere on this list. Every one of these has discipled someone in my church. For more, come find me at asknatefreeman.com.
Have you ever read some books many times? There are some classics of heroic fantasy in there along with books I've read and re-read over the years. Good books are like music, I love coming back to the ones I love. Do you re-read favorite books? I do, all the time. I must have read the Pratchett series 5 times… all of them!
Curated titles that echo the sass, strength, and self-belief of Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women. Ideal for readers who love bold language, empowering stories, and practical mindset shifts.
My 2 year old daughter, Salem, is a huge book worm. These are all the books that she has “forced” me to read her more times than I even care to think about. 😆
A curation of visually rich photography books that complement Elliott Erwitt's New York: Revised Edition for lovers of street scenes, urban history, and photographic craft. Ideal for building a sophisticated coffee-table or study collection around New York and other iconic city imagery.
These are the kind of books that change something in you as you read them. Each one is packed with real, practical wisdom and honest stories that stick with you long after you close the cover. They’ll challenge the way you think, inspire you to grow, and remind you what’s possible when you truly show up for yourself. These are books you’ll find yourself losing track of time with, and you surely won’t want to put them down!
Curated resources to pair with Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Samples: Over 450 High Quality Samples for Your Reference to Gain a High Band Score 8.0+ In 1 Week (Box set). Each title reinforces high-band IELTS writing, vocabulary, grammar, and full-test practice for faster improvement.
My top reads! I love reading & find it to be a huge outlet for me. I have a kindle paperwhite and love a good hard copy book. I’ve also done some of these as audio books! I really have a wide range of genres I’m into so take your pick!
This collection highlights resources that reinforce and extend the structured, visual approach used in English for Everyone: Beginner Box Set - Level 1 & 2: ESL for Adults, an Interactive Course to Learning English. Each title supports adult beginners with clear explanations, practice activities, and real-life language use to build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
A focused collection of science-based, highly readable books that deepen and extend the ideas in Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age. Ideal for readers who want practical strategies, inspiring case studies, and clear explanations of how to protect and enhance cognitive health across the lifespan.
Here is my list of book recommendations! I have 3 types of books I like - smut, romcom, and psychological thrillers. You can enjoy any one of these types of books in this list.
I always have an affinity for reading. I do not have a fave genre - so my list may seem all over the place but what i can say is i love self improvement books, romance, and I even bought books that will help me improve in sales when I was working as a vacation sales rep. Let me know what you think 🤔
Bedtime is one of our favourite times of the day. Since our youngest was only a few months old we made it part of our routine and it means no matter how chaotic the day is, we always have our quality time in the evening. I've put together some of our favourite bedtime stories to give you inspo, I would say their suitable from newborn to 6ish. Our girl is 5 and still enjoys these booked being read to her. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.