These are wonderful books that have been loved for a long time, some for generations! My family and I have enjoyed them all, immensely.

This is a list of the best books I've ever read aka the grishaverse, which is my favorite fictional world ever, and the crows are my favorite characters ever. As someone who has been an avid reader for many years, you can trust my recommendations. :)

Various fiction books that I recommend! I'm an avid reader and love finding a good book that sticks with me for a while after I've read it - these are those books. I mostly read science fiction, fantasy, science fantasy (books that combine science fiction and fantasy), and young adult fiction, but occasionally I branch out into other genres too.

All of my absolute favorite books that I would recommend to everyone

The ultimate enemies-to-lovers list, where they’re actual enemies. Expect aggressive yearning, angst, and heart-pounding tension in every story. This collection includes both books and Webtoons that deliver the most addictive hate-to-love romances (the Webtoons might be even better). Share your recommendations too! Note: These are fictional stories and FANTASY. Please don’t romanticize toxic behavior in real life.

Mary Shelley is the mother of science fiction. Her 1818 book “Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus” established the literary genre. Here are books about her, books by her, and pop culture products based on her and her creations. I especially like reading her letters - she was an avid correspondent, and a voracious reader.

I may not have time to sit and read, but I do have time to listen to an audiobook while multitasking! These are some of my favorites that I recommend time and time again!

Spiritual books that changed me forever. Only read if you are ready for a shif in thinking, deep transformation, and you want to claim your power and make a positive change.

Check my book recommendations on minimalism and slow living. They offer easy tips and inspiring ideas to help you live with less and enjoy life more.

As a lifetime reader, these are my go to, all time fave reads that I will read again and again. Books for every mood and season 💖📚 Happy reading!

Mama doesn’t have tons of reading time but I’m setting goals for myself and these are the books I’d like to try to read this year!

Eye opening and surprising must reads!

My first love is fiction; to be lost in the good story is my favorite. BUT-- I do also love to learn, and I'm working my way through so many cool nonfiction books, too. I'll share my faves here. I'll note that due to my chaotic life as a mom of 3 little boys, I regrettably don't get to read as much as I'd like-- so please bear with me as I add slowly.

Is your 7-10 year old taking off in their reading? MINE TOO. They adore graphic novels especially. Here are some absolute winners in my house. 🥰

books i would recommend to my friends over and over again

When it comes to manifesting and mindset books, I might have read them all over the years — some that completely shifted the way I think, and others that didn’t quite land. After a ton of trial and error (and a few big breakthroughs), I’ve put together this list of the ones that really made a difference for me. These are the books that helped me understand how manifestation actually works, how to shift my energy, and how to get out of my own way. Some are classics you’ve probably heard of, others are hidden gems that deserve way more attention. If you’re ready to level up your mindset, attract more aligned opportunities, or just feel more in flow with life — these books are a great place to start. ✨

A selective list of books with music themes. Many I have read and others are definetly going on my TBR list ASAP! Think of this as a playlist for reading.

Books that kept me busy, inspired me, helped me or made me laugh

Don’t give a boring pen or notepad, give a tool or experience the writer in your life can use and think of you every time!

My absolute 5 star reads! Sorted by genre for easy sifting! I love to read romance and fantasy, everything must have a touch of romance in it🥰. But these are all of my must read recommendations!

Sometimes the best escape is between the pages of a good book!

A variety of some of my favorite reads, from self help to Christian living and more!

I've compiled a list of some of my favorite books. They're all very different, but they all have one thing in common: they kept me engaged and entertained from beginning to end. If you're looking for a good read, check out one of these books!A selection of captivating books that have inspired and entertained me, perfect for your next read.

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!

Resources I use to build up motivation and shake off a creative funk from books, to movies

Physical books are a must for me. Take a peek and see what’s in my library! From Latinx authors to horror and even some Pride

Tried and true books and tools I swear by!

I love to read,and I like all sorts of books. The mystery books or books with a twist I would have to say are my favorite though. I also like to listen to books on audio- while working, or going on a walk.

Autumn reads for those who live for scary mvies, crisp air, and pumpkin flavored everything. This list is my epitome of fall stories that I read to get in a cozy autumn vibe or even when the sun is out and the first leaf turns yellow. *This list contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you, which I may make a small commission from if you purchase.*

These are some of my favorite books that I loved as a kid (and even as an adult!). They are clean, with many teaching valuable historical facts and also lessons on resilience. As a Christian mom, I love getting to now share these books with my kids! Pro tip: Download the Libby app and see if you can borrow these as free audiobooks from your local library!

This is my collection of memoirs by women who don’t just tell their stories—they reclaim them. These are the voices that cracked me open, stitched me back together, and reminded me what resilience, wit, and honesty sound like on the page. From messy becoming to quiet survival, these books span the last twenty years of fierce, funny, and unforgettable female storytelling. Perfect for readers who love raw truth, lyrical prose, and women unafraid to take up space.

I am a romance/fantasy type of girl. So most of these recommendations will all about dragons, wolves, magic, fae, etc. Of course, there has to be some morally grey guys that you can't help but love. There is a variety of young adult and adult only books :) Disclosure: Some of these post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you.

Rereading books is sometimes a must, especially in the MFA program.

It's giving introspective, a little unhinged, and wildly self-aware. These are the books that make you question everything, romanticize nothing, and still feel everything all at once.

Guilty pleasure or not these dragon riding escapades are delightful and thrilling!

My honest, personal ratings and recommendations if you’re searching for something new to fall in love with.

A busy mom trying to get back to her first love.. reading. If you’re wanting to find books on various topics (marriage, fertility, books for your kids, books that help you work on yourself etc) check out this list!

Representation matters. My son is Japanese, Filipino, CHamoru (from Guam) , and Caucasian. I'm trying my very best to introduce and immerse him in his roots and also start teaching him to appreciate diversity. 🤍 - we have it and love it. ⭐️ - it's on our wishlist.

Some of my favorites. I mostly enjoy murder mysteries, but I have been enjoying lots of book club finds as well.

My passion for Bible journaling has brought me to a lot of these items. These items are my faves and I hope they become yours as well.

These are my recommendations for books that drew me in and transported me to a different world. I love a good story that I can't stop reading regardless of the house needing cleaned or dinner needing to be cooked. But I love it even more when it's a series that I can't gobble up fast enough. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did! ***NOTE: Before jumping into any spicy or dark romance books, please take the time to look at the trigger warnings the author lists at the front of the book. Some of my items will include affiliate links.

My favorite finds from The Daily Grace Co.! (My favorite Christian company and podcast)

These are my Roman Empire books, the ones that had me by the throat and changed my brain chemistry. The 6-star books I'll never stop thinking about...

Recommendations to help you go deeper into Scripture and apply it to your daily life!

This is a hand‑picked collection of newly written books I personally own and love, each diving deep into the world of retro computing. From fascinating histories of classic machines to guides on vintage programming and captivating stories from the golden age of the 1980s, these books are all fun and easy to read.

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!

Romance books that make you feel all feelings at once. What more could you want?

I love to read my Bible, pray, and spread the Gospel! These are the things I love to use, read, and study. These are the tools I use to help me nurture my faith!

Recs from your favorite booktoker across multiple genres - romance, fantasy, historical fiction, etc. There's something here for everyone!

All the books that are staying in my library. If you're into romance, fantasy, trials, and paranormal characters, this is the list for you. Most of these are pretty similar styles and stories, so if you like one of these books, chances are you'd like all of them. I'd love to hear your recommendations!

As a wine expert and bookworm, I've read a lot of wine books. These are my favorite reads that cover everything from wine education and history to wine cookbooks and fascinating vino adventures.

Okay here is why you should trust me with this list, when I moved to college I didn't like my roomies and I took up reading. I think I read well over 100 books in a year and a half. These are the ones that got 4 stars and above from me. If you read one of these on this list and don't like it, I'd literally give you my cat (which i'd never do)! That's how confident that I am in this list! I also tried to put them in order of my favs but honestly this entire list is only my favs!

*affiliate links included* A mixture of fiction and nonfiction. But all good reads for my fellow thirty somethings.

These are some of my favorite book boxes! I love them all for different reasons… mainly because I'm obsessed with alternative covers and signed books. Everything from sprayed edges, foiled covers, illustrated books, signed paperbacks, special editions, and fun book merchandise! I'm currently a rep for Dark & Disturbed book box, so if you like what you see you can use my code NEFARIOUS10 for a discount on their site!

A few of the books I am most excited to read this year! Some are TikTok faves, and some I have stumbled across in my many trips to the bookshop, however all are books I'm hyped to read and wish more people had heard about!

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.

Recommend Themes from Scripture that the Lord is leading me to share with you 🙏🏾✨

These are a few of my favorite books, there are more to come. These are general fiction, with a couple of horror stories thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!

I put together a list of some of the most incredible books I have read in the past three years. These books are heartbreaking, heartwarming, lovely, wheels-turning, brilliant and something to absolutely look forward to. In my opinion, these are books you HAVE to read before you die 🫶🏼😏📚📖 Follow my instagram @leaslitlens to see ALL of my book reviews.

As a book lover, I think that our kindles deserve to be pampered and fluffed and respected as well as our physical books. So I made up this list to help you to personalize your kindle and make it very aesthetic.

This is my collection of unforgettable reads. Stories and voices that stay with you long after the last page. From haunting memoirs to timeless classics, from page-turning thrillers to eerie horror tales, each book here has that rare power to pull me back in again and again

Are you asking yourself what book series you should read? Here are some of my all time favorites!

Who doesn't need some book accessories, also, being a bookworm, I would've loved to know about the majority of these items years ago…

A list of books I've read throughout my life that I can recommend. For every stage of life, childhood, teenage years and in my adulthood.

As an avid reader, lover of mermaids, & queer person myself, I can promise you these queer mermaid books are fantastic reads!!! Check them out!

While our Christian faith may be personal, growing in the faith is not. We need each other to grow. And this is where Christian literature comes in. Having and reading the right Christian literature can transform your progress in the faith. These books shaped my faith and that of many others. You should read them too. Ps: You may find affiliate links from some of my recommendations that will earn me some commissions when you make a purchase. This is a way of supporting my work and encouraging me to make me more recommendations.

If you love reading diverse books that are adventurous, emotional, and dark this fiction list is for you. If you dont like reading those, you should give it a try.

A list of books I've read and loved and are always recommending to my friends for their next read.

Compared to the Big Five publishing houses, indie presses take more chances on debut authors, support marginalized authors at higher rates, and welcome stories that are experimental and less likely to be commercially successful. Supporting indie presses helps publishing continue to make these kinds of books possible.

These are my must reads that brought me out of a deep reading slump after graduate school! Books that swept me away, with a little adventure, fantasy, & a little bit of spice!🌶️ I used to be an avid reader, but in college I rarely read for fun. Now, you can barely get me to put my book down!

These are the faith-filled essentials I use and love every day ✨📖—my favorite no-bleed Bible highlighters 🖊️, the devotional that keeps me grounded 🙏, and a few little tools that make quiet time feel extra special ☕🕊️. If you’re looking to grow closer to God or just refresh your daily routine, these are the ones I reach for 💛

If you are a fantasy type of reader, then boy do I have the list for you! Give me some fantasy series and some good Biographies and I am good to go!

Perfect books if you want a quick read that will have you fully-immersed.

Do we love the fact that the person for you was there all along or is that super frustrating?

These are generational books you'll learn profound lifelong lessons from and will want to read again at different stages in your life and especially read with or recommend to your offspring.

My family is bilingual, but growing up I learned and spoke only English. I wish to be a supportive of my husband's culture and to my daughter when learning Spanish. These are the methods I'm trying while learning Spanish myself. Do you have any suggestions? I'd love to know them, please comment! This list may contain affiliate links, of which I would recieve a small commission at no additional cost to you.

A collection of sweet and playful fall stories perfect for toddlers and kids. From crunchy leaves to pumpkin adventures, these books bring the magic of autumn to storytime.. whether it’s morning cuddles or bedtime snuggles.

My favorite books I recommend to read if you want to give your eyes a break from technology.

I'm a bookworm, and I'm particularly interested in self-development, philosophy, women-empowerment, art, and an occasional self-indulgent non-fiction book. As long as it's a real page-turner.

Explore a variety of good children's books perfect for some light reading, and for children to learn and grow! These are not only fun but also interesting books that I have obviously read at least once if not many times

Whether you’re a mom, teacher, sibling, or friend, these are books I highly recommend adding to a child’s library! 📚 Each one shares meaningful stories that highlight and celebrate children from all kinds of backgrounds — a wonderful way to teach inclusivity, empathy, and the joy of reading. Everything can be found on Amazon!

I am not a thriller girlie, so when I find a thriller that I couldn’t put down, I think about it for the rest of my life. Here are some of those books

Yes I am filled with knowledge and love and power and cool facts. Yes, I also like to partake in a saucy romcom. I'm just an ordinary girl. Whether you want to partake in a saucy romcom or read some contemporary fiction that gets you thinking, hopefully this list will help you expand your to be read list even further! I would love to hear your recommendations as well!

If you’re a reader, or want to get into reading more, these are some books that are really good reads. Most are super easy to read too so if you’re just getting into reading they will be great for you!

I’m a bookworm and I love a good fiction book. When I came across Colleen Hoovers books, I was in absolute awe. The drama and intensity behind her writing makes me want to read again and again. This is for fans of Colleen Hoover as well as those trying to get into the fiction and romance genre🩷🩷

A collection of books for children, teens and adults who are in need of ways to cope with stress, anxiousness, fear, worry and other difficulties.

These are my go-to favorites! A few even made me hit replay—first as audiobooks, then again as actual books, because once just wasn’t enough 🚀

Emerging readers crave great storylines, relatable characters, and page-turning prose.

The Curated Stack. What’s that? These are the books I actually recommend. Coffee culture, car obsession, brilliant design, business strategy, and personal growth that actually sticks.

Not just a bookshelf, but a mix of stories and lessons. Personal growth, page-turning fiction, and real lives that inspire.

Dark romance books are a sub-genre of romance novels that contain elements of mystery, suspense, and often deal with taboo topics such as death, violence, and sexuality. Here are 20 dark romance books that you might enjoy reading.

Whether you are just starting your financial journey or looking to level up your investing game, these books will guide you with real-world wisdom, mindset shifts, and proven strategies.

Our local Library has a reading challenge through Beanstalk to read and record 1,000 books before kindergarten. In this list you can find book recommendations of books we enjoyed reading together over and over.

My favorite new release romance manga 💕🥰 These are a mix of younger protagonists as well as adult romances. Some are really romance heavy and others are a comedy or drama mixture. I love all of these series and recommend them to all my friends!

A soft girl’s collection of unforgettable love stories — some heal you, some wreck you, and some stay with you forever. These are the books that made me laugh, cry, and believe in love all over again. Perfect for anyone who loves emotional rollercoasters, plot twists, and beautiful writing. 💋

I am an avid reader, especially when it comes to books that can help me develop my psychic abilities, spiritual abilities, and anything focused on psychology, trauma, self-help, and quantum physics. I have also listed several astrology books and self-care books that are entangled with the cycles of the earth.This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.

5 star reads (for me) I recommend! Sorted by genres Do I often remember plots of books? Nope! But I’ll always be able to tell you how they made me feel

Channel your inner Rory Gilmore with this book club list. These titles are classics, thought provoking novels, and literary favorites by many and help capture the spirit of Rory’s endless love for reading. Perfect for a year long Gilmore inspired book journey, one cozy read at a time. Be sure to share with your friends or book club group. I've put the list in order from Jan-Dec for a year around list but you could read in any order if you'd like.

Some of your favorite movies started out as picture books for children. Read the book then see the movie!

All of these books are spicy, smutty, and super sweet! Fantasy, romance, mafia, dark romance and everything in between.

for all the fujoshi and fudanshi out there! with a link to Barnes & Noble to purchase the first volume of each seriessome repeats from my "you should read this manga ❤️" list

For me reading has always been something I love! I have opted to purchase lots of books on kindle too because I could just read them off the app! This being said, I am really happy to share some of the books I have bought!