Alright seasonal bookworms--get your coziest blankets ready and settle in for the ultimate holiday reading list.

So originally I had started this list in a different area, and then I remembered how many good books I've read… So I decided to create a list suggesting some of my favorite books and putting them in one place. Hope you enjoy!

A curated shelf of must-reads — novels, memoirs, and page-turners that linger long after the last chapter.

Our favorite books for our toddlers, some of the kids’ favorites and our favorites for bedtime that are quick reads.

One of my earliest memories is going to my elementary school library and asking the librarian if I'd have to learn to read books without pictures. She said yes. I took a deep breath. Picked up my first book with no pictures. And, I've been reading ever since! My lists contain just a fraction of the books I've read and loved over the years.

These books are highly recommended for parents interested in homeschooling their kids in a way that doesn’t look like doing “school at home”. They are foundational for helping parents learn to see learning differently.

Kids will tear up books, want more books, read them and leave them alone forever but overall, to get them engaged and seeing the books, and hearing us read and letting them play, creates imagination and starts the journey of reading. I didn't see the benefit when my first daughter was born, and she struggled in school for a while until we practiced over and over again. For my son after, we made sure to read and we definitely saw a difference in his grades and engagement with books currently as a teen. So now again, for my 2-year-old, I'm hoping to carry on reading as I saw first-hand how important reading was to get started. Even if it doesn't seem like it helps, it does!

Present ideas for the book lovers in your life, ideas that don't require needing to know what books said book lover already owns!

As a self-proclaimed book dragon, I feel I am qualified to share some of my favorite books! I'm going to try to organize it, but there's going to be a lot of stuff here.

These are my absolute favorite reads—the kind I’d happily dive into all over again! 📚✨ Not only are the stories unforgettable, but they’ve also been turned into incredible shows. If you haven’t read them before watching, trust me… you’re missing out!

Dive into the deliciously dark world of contemporary fiction's most fascinating anti-heroines. These books celebrate women who are messy, obsessive, and gloriously unfiltered—from artists spiraling through existential crises to mothers transforming in unexpected ways. Featuring sharp prose, surreal elements, and protagonists who refuse to be palatable, this collection captures the raw, weird, and wonderful experience of modern womanhood. Perfect for readers who love psychological depth, dark humor, and stories that feel refreshingly honest about life's beautiful disasters.

I have read nearly 60 ARCs in the last year and so many were from indie authors. All of these books are ones that i can not stop recommending and are written by indie authors! SUPPORT YOUR INDIE AUTHORS!

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

A collection of enjoyable, relatable books that hook you from the first chapter. These are the stories you get lost in—real, emotional, funny, and impossible to put down.”

my bookshelf; including memoirs, magical stories, and romance

I'm fascinated by entrepreneurship. These are books that I've personally read, or know that are just awesome and helpful!

I use all these books for poetry reflections in my journal. They all have a lot of meaning. Some are about self-love, and some are about struggling with mental illness, but they have all helped me a lot.

Unusual detective/mystery books that I am obsessed with. All 4-5 star reads! Some have elements of sci-fi but are mysteries

As an avid reader (who's also part of a book club), these are my top gifting picks for book lovers, school media or library specialists, reading groups, and book clubs.

I love to read!! These are books that I have either read or are on me TBR. If it's been read, I will put my honest review in the note and sometimes there are unpopular opinions, so please be nice if you disagree 🙏🏼

Books that had me obsessed

As a personal finance writer and serial entrepreneur, you'll often find me reading about money, business, and personal development. Here are my top picks for your bookshelf. They're inspirational and informative reads to help you build and run a kick-ass business and thrive financially.

Books that I have read that have shifted my perspective on motherhood and my kids 🥹

This list is for anyone hungry for their next exciting read! If you devour books regarding food — fiction and non-fiction alike — you are sure to find something tasty here.

The stories and reads I keep suggesting to friends for their next great read.

A mix of inspiring reads and audiobooks that have shaped my mindset, habits, and outlook on life.

Welcome to my lil book club. My fave reads over the past couple years!!!

I was never a book series kinda gal, but lately I've been obsessed! Some of my favourite books of the last few years have been series and I can't wait to dive into so many more in 2025 and complete series that I've already started. Here are my top book series recommendations!

🖤 fantasy/romantasy/dark romance and the occasional horror/thriller

Designs celebrating literacy (in a tongue-in-cheek fashion) and a personal (and lifelong) love of books (plus puns, whenever possible); and, of course, a not-so-short list of my favorite books!Note: This list may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission (at no extra charge to you) if you make a purchase using these links..

This is a list of mystery and suspense books that are perfect for any season to read. These books are part of a series that also stands alone. You'll be transported to another world of mystery and a side a humanity that we all miss. Definitely fall in love with any of these. Your bookshelf will be enriched. From adult to young adult and even reads for younger teens. I'm an avid reader and know something for everyone.

Glow Up Reads ✨ | Health, Wealth & Self-Love in Every Page Ready to level up your mind, body, beauty, and bank account? This handpicked collection covers everything from glowing skin and passive income to digital skills and daily habits that actually stick. Start your glow-up from the inside out!

Target always has the latest and greatest rom coms. Start building your #TBR with these picks.

I love reading and learning about self and growth. This is a list of books that has literally changed my life and I'll keep adding to the list as I go :)

Who doesn't love spicy, romance, mystical creatures, and adventure? I've only ever read the genre of whatever includes fairies/fallen angels/fae and can assure you you'll love every second reading these books

as much as id rather not suggest amazon stuff, these are the most accessible materials ive found and theyre good quality. i use all this stuff when binding my own projects.

If you care about history and want to understand how it repeats itself, here are some books you should add to your bookshelf -- recommended by me, a public historian and researcher.

Here are some of our favorite books and series for elementary aged children. If you have an ADHD kiddo I highly recommend graphic novels.

I’m huge into psychological thrillers, so that will likely be the bulk of this list. But these are books I absolutely couldn’t put down and believe you’d enjoy too!

I've found some of my favorite bookish sellers to showcase their creations to the literary world! From decor for your shelves to the accessories you can't read without, each seller brings something new for you to explore in their own unique way

We love Halloween! Here are our favorite reads that help make the Halloween season even better 🧡🖤 Perfect for all ages!

This is my personal collection of faith based Christian fiction books that have truly enriched my life. Some are filled with suspense, some are deeply emotional, and all of them point back to hope in Christ. I love how these stories show what it looks like to walk with Him through every season, and I’ve added notes so you can find the ones that speak to you. Let me know if you’ve read any of these or have recommendations I should explore.

I read aloud every night to our kids, ranging from eleven to seven years old and, unfortunately, we’ve read a few duds. 😬😆 Here are a few books that you can actually look forward to reading with your kiddos that can cross a wide age range!

These books have covers that would be perfect to turn into junk journals or altered books!

Sometimes you want to read about alien abductions, creatures from myth washing up the rivers edge, or even talking cats! This collections of books are all just a little … different than what you might usually consider reading.

This is a list where you can find from classics to contemporary stories

These books were brought to me at pivotal points in my life and left their mark on my soul.

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

Some stories are so good, you wish you could hit reset and read them all over again for the first time. These are mine.

What I look for: books that will never leave the heart or mind; tales that become forever etched into the heart and soul; depth, palpable emotion, twists and turns; highest standard of writing skill; multi-faceted meanings behind the words; multi-dimensional characters that are built up perfectly and stay with you; inspirational, moving or tragic - either way, soul-changing; can be read and re-read many times over.

A deep dive into the business, challenges, and evolution of publishing.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, make sure to get started on gift-shopping for the anime & manga fans in your life! Here's some ideas to give you a jumping-off point, from box sets to art books to merch!

“Reading is an act of faith, a journey of the spirit.”

From flying wyverns in the Ferian Gap, to finding murderers in the Yukon wilderness or even maybe falling in love over a hot cup of coffee. Something for everyone.

Some of my favorite books and cute reads.. you can find my book content on YouTube and TikTok 🩷😁

I’ve compiled a list of my favorite books to read for fun, for work with clients, and a solid list of mental health reads for any mental health problem you may find challenges with. As a therapist of 9 years many of these books are ones I personally recommend to clients to help them grow and learn new skills. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

As a voracious reader, it's important to me to raise enthusiastic readers, and with so many beautiful books for children available, there's every reason to instill this important habit in your own children. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Welcome to my lair, here you will find my latest book reviews on books I have read or listened to

If you loved the new Superman movie and want to read some Superman comics, try these! It’s a long list, but use the sections to cater to the type of stories you’re looking for! These recs include Amazon affiliate links

A collection for the daydreamers and adventurers at heart—these fantasy books made me believe in magic again. Thoughtful, immersive, and unforgettable. (contains affiliate links)

I am huge in my faith and love to read! These books have helped me in my faith journey.

If you wanna feel, relate, inspired, or just want to find quotes to post on your socials, read these recs

Books that had me up at 3AM whispering “just one more chapter.” My Kindle has seen things. These are the ones that owned me for days — unputdownable

Deepen your faith as you feed your spirit

A collection of different books for all ages. All of these books and activity books all have a theme surrounding the UK

I’m doing the Read Around the World challenge, which if you don’t know what that is, I’m attempting to read a book from every country in the world! I’ve read 11 so far and I’ve had so much fun finding and reading these books!

These books are silly, raucous, and funny… if you’re a seven year old boy at least! 😂 These are great beginning chapter books to get your kiddo excited to be read to and to start reading on their own.

Here is my master list of manga and light novels that are worth the time and/or money you put into them!

Romance is my go-to🫶🏼 These books are some of my favs and ones I think everyone should read!✨

Do you love reading fictional stories?? Then this is the list for you!! As someone who found a love for reading over the past couple of years, these are some of my favs :)

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.

Here is a list of some of my favorite memoirs/biographies that I've read lately- I will continue to add to this list as I have so many more to read. I personally love listening to a lot of the memoirs written by celebrities and comedians because they'll usually have sidebars, songs, or other bonus things that you won't get from the book but some of these were incredible to physically read. Definitely check them out and let me know if you've read any of these!

Great books for toddlers I've seen online, have purchased, or borrowed from the library. I’ve done a lot of research and watched many speech language pathologists online to see how to encourage language and mimicking when reading. I also took what I learned from my experience as an elementary teacher for ten years. All Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from Qualifying purchases.

Standouts from my cookbook collection

My 6 ⭐️ reads are the rare books that own a piece of my soul—stories that made me laugh, cry, highlight every other line, and immediately want to reread. They’re unforgettable, unskippable, and simply magic on a page.”

From romance to thrillers, this list will contain some of my all time favorite books. I’m talking stay up all night because I couldn’t put the book down types. These are always my first books to suggest when a friend is looking for their next book obsession!

I don’t have alot of time to read for pleasure with an actual physical book, but I do occasionally indulge, and I listen to as many audio books as I can while I’m doing other chores. Science fiction, specifically space exploration and colonization, is my favorite genre. I especially love multi-book series. Here’s a list of my favorites as well as ones I want to eventually read.

I am so simple minded when it comes to little crafts and projects- when I'm not reading I love watching TV and coloring, drawing, doing my book journal spreads, building legos, or other fun crafty things. These are some bookish things that I think are so much fun!!

If buying books on a budget is a priority or a preference, check out these places to get a good deal on your favorite books.

Books for the millennials who like to read, like me 📖

Festive delights that capture the enchantment of the holiday season.

"…as a reader, I am actively choosing to be a consumer of someone else’s tragedy. So like any responsible consumer, I try to be careful in the choices I make. I read only the best: writers who are dogged, insightful, and humane.” - Michelle McNamara Listen, I'm guilty of binging the latest Netflix true crime doc and will throw on a true crime podcast while doing chores on Sunday. Ironically, I would rather forego electricity than watch a single horror movie. (I know, I'm a wimp!) But to me, it's not about the morbid details, its about…people. Victims. I think it's important to memorialize their stories RESPECTFULLY. And in cases where the victim is still alive, and chooses to share their story, its a small way to show our support. True Crime is far from perfect, but I truly believe that there are good intentions and ways to support those using the genre for good. I've highlighted some of my personal picks here.

These books are step brother / sister romances, foster or adopted brother / sister romances. This trope is not for everyone, and may be very dark! Please check your trigger warnings!

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.

Teacher and librarian book picks, and our favorites from our bookshelves!

Books that made me forget I was reading. There's a ton of different genres in here!

I’ve always been drawn to manga that gets under your skin—stories that leave you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page. This list is packed with horror and psychological thrillers that are creepy, unsettling, and completely addicting. If you love mind games, eerie atmospheres, and unexpected twists, these are must-reads. Let me know if any of these gave you chills!

I'm a practicing witch and professional Tarot reader. This is a list of my top favorite metaphysical books! Beginner friendly if you're wondering what to start reading or looking to continue learning. Enjoy!

Fearfully and wonderfully made Bibles, Journals, Bible bags, and kits all to match your personal aesthetic at such great prices!

Do you enjoy reading? If you do then this list is for you. These are just some of the books that I recommend! They are perfect for curling up and reading by the fire with a good cup of coffee or lounging by the pool on a hot summer afternoon. Once you pick these up it is near impossible to put them down! I read a variety of books so some will leave you in tears, some leave you wanting to run after turning the light off in the hall, others can take you into a whole different world, and some can create lasting memories with your children! Please take a look

I have loved reading since I was a kid, and I have read hundreds of books. Here are my absolute favorites- the ones that broke my heart, inspired me, touched me, truly allowed me to escape... ♥️

These are the books that cracked me open, called me out, and pieced me back together. From shadow work and soul contracts to spiritual awakenings and energetic upgrades — this list holds the pages that shifted my timeline, raised my frequency, and reminded me who the f*ck I am. Whether you’re on your healing journey, looking for divine downloads, or just want a book that gets it… start here.

It takes a LOT to keep me interested in a book, but I also like ALL types of genres... If you are quick to bore with fiction and/or love to learn with your non-fiction, this is the list for you!

I'm a fantasy girl through and through but I like to sprinkle in a good thriller and romance novel here and there :)

I work as a language tutor, primarily teaching Swedish. These books are a must-have for improving your studies. Great for both beginners and more advanced students! I have used these books in my work and can highly recommend them. 📚🇸🇪

A collection of the most impactful and enjoyable books that have shaped my journey as a writer and creative.

Finished and Highly Recommended: My Top Reads Lately.

This list contains some of my favorite books that I have had the pleasure of reading over the years. I'm always looking for more recommendations. Looking to expand this list over time once I've had a chance to read a few more. I would love some recommendations from the community. Always happy to have a chat about a good read I may not yet know exists.

A Mix Of Romance, Thriller, And Dark Love That Will Have You Hooked, Heartbroken, And Obsessed

Welcome to my shelf of unforgettable reads — these are the books that absolutely blew me away! Every story on this list earned a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me because it delivered that rare mix of powerful storytelling, emotional depth, joy, chaos, and/or courage. Whether you're searching for books that will haunt you, heal you, or make you see the world in new ways, these are the ones I’ll be shouting about forever. Expect stories that center queer voices, explore identity in all its forms, and linger long after you turn the last page. 💖 If you want recs that will hit you in the heart (and maybe break it a little before putting it back together), you’re in the right place.

Colleen has had me on a binge ever since reading Verity. However, I do read a bit of everything as you'll see by this list. Any books on my list are worth reading, wouldn't recommend anything not worth your time or coin.

Looking for the perfect gift for a book lover who already has too many books? This list features unique, book-themed gifts that go beyond the page. Check out these great gift ideas for birthdays, holidays, or any reader with a full TBR pile.

Welcome peeps! I hope, just hope that if not all you would read one single book from this list, I hope it gives a positive value in your life and your perspective, thought process and make you a better human :) I am and will constantly trying to make this list look better, maybe try to set it up with different genre. Meanwhile please do check out some of my recommendations ❤️❤️