Some of my favorite book recs, from fun fiction to interesting nonfiction that will keep you hooked with every page! Getting back into reading is one of the best choices I made for myself, and I hope to check out some of the books at the end soon. I might earn a small commission if you make a purchase with one of these links - thank you for your support <3

I have read each of these books in an attempt to heal from the various hurts and heartaches in my life. Each have been incredibly valueable for different reasons. I have tried to explain why I used each book but if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask! I wish you healing from whatever it is you are going through.

Books you’ll love & easy reads from a busy mom who is NOT a reader. Enjoy all of these- I’m obsessed & it’s weird.

These are some of my favourite books and ones I recommend to clients working on recovery!

The kindle paperwhite changed the reading game for me! I love to read romance, thrillers, and the occasional fantasy book. Here are all my favorite accessories for my kindle!

Dreamy leather-bound books are a must-have on my bookshelf – though I’ve found that high-quality ones can be hard to come by in stores here in the UK. Thankfully, they’re usually available online and are the perfect touch to any home library

All the books I want to read (or have already read and think you should too) for the ultimate cozy (and a little spooky) fall season 🎃

When I think of the books that have made me into the reader that I am today, these are the books that I think about. These are some of the first books and series that I fell in love with mixed with some more recent reads that have helped my taste evolve.

My personalized collection of the best books for personal growth, romance, suspense and just trying to escape reality for a bit. These are books I’ve personally read. Comment your favorite book I’d love to add more to my yearly list!

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

If you or someone you know is a book lover, these are the cutest things to gift yourself or a loved one!

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.

I will be recommending a selection of books that I think you should give it a try to add on your shelf. It is not just novel book but knowledge, health, fashion, and what have you. For instance, what do you know about gemstone and the cut, what do you know about flower and its meaning, health from acupressure and eating the right food, learning how to dried herbs, make medicine out of it, how to store and how long do they last. I know this section help you.

Great novels and more for the ladies who love to escape into a good book! Romance, drama, and historical fiction for every palette.📚

Putting every single book on my TBR here- keep me in check and I’ll give you the best Romantasy, fantasy, and fiction recs I can!

I’m very lucky to be a real speed reader - I am always juggling about 3 books at a time and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I've separated this list between general fiction, myters/thrillers, and horror - there's a little bit of something for everyone!

Looking for a new book to hold your attention and draw you in? Maybe you love true crime or a cat and mouse kind of chase? These are the books that you’ll keep thinking about years after you finish them!

If you're wondering what's on my bookshelf, you're about to find out!

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!

books I have yapped about on TikTok

In addition to being an artist, I am an avid reader. I have included some of my favorite art books along with my favorite books to date.

I’m not a big reader but somehow I got through these books and they left me with thoughts, challenges, and wonder.

Looking to grow deeper in your faith or find meaningful Christian-inspired items? This curated list has everything you need! From Bible essentials that guide your spiritual journey to my Bible journaling wishlist filled with creative tools for scripture study. Plus, discover Christian apparel and gifts designed to inspire and share your faith boldly. Whether you're diving into God's Word, adding thoughtful touches to your journaling, or seeking faith-filled gift ideas, this list has you covered! #ChristianEssentials #BibleStudyTools #FaithInspo #BibleJournaling #ChristianApparel #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianGifts

This list has my recommendations for gifts for the bookworm in your life - hopefully it will help you to find the perfect bookish gift that they will love. From book themed jewelry, t-shirts and practical items that they can use every day to awesome reading trackers.

I love learning about history and adding an engaging story with love, adventure and loss makes it more memorable.

My favorite romance novels for all my fellow romance girlies!! Written by all of my favorite Authors.

Getting ready for the holiday season is a magical time. These stories capture all the joy and excitement.

I love to lose myself in books. Once I get reading I cannot be stopped, here’s a list of the books I’ve read in the past that I have really enjoyed & stuck with me:)

Book that I have in my childrens libraries! Teaching self confidence, acceptance, and kindness - Teaching important life lessons - Teaching History - Teaching love and laughter

I'm an avid reader and book clubber, so this is basically my extension of my Goodreads account, minus the ones I don't want to think about again lol.

I love to spend time with Jesus. This list has my favorite devotionals and books related to faith

I started reading again a couple of years ago, and this list celebrates the books that made me fall in love with stories all over again. Some are dark and intense, others funny and fast-paced, but every single one is absolutely worth your time.

In my healing and self development era. I loved these books recently that I took with me all around my travels. Hope you will love them as much as I did!

My 2yo has always loved books and reading! These are his favourites 🥰

These are some great book recommendations for kids of ages 0-10. We have read all these books ourselves and they are favorite of our collection. Book displays are also so important in getting your kids to read on their own so i have added things we have in our home as well as items we have gifted of friends have recommend as well!

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.

Your Kindle era just got cozier ✨ This girly starter pack is packed with my favorite eReaders, accessories and ambiance creating must-haves for the perfect reading corner. This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 💖

If you love twisty thrillers with complicated women, toxic friendships, secrets and drama, you'll breeze through all of these. These books are perfect for a binge read on the weekend, especially if you liked Bye, Baby, The Last Mrs. Parish, or The Hunting Wives.

As a book girly here are some of my favorite items! From bookish totes, to annotation supplies, to more!

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 :)

As an avid reader, nothing is better than a book recommendation from a friend! Here's my list of favorites!

I've been a big reader for as long as I can remember and I love to share my love of books by reading inspiring books to my own children, as well as children in the classrooms. Here are some great books to read aloud to your children that I recommend!

Here is a list of all my favorite products that I use to grow in Christ along my Faith journey! If you are looking for recommendations in Bibles, Stationary, Books and MORE - I got you covered!

Accessories, stock and more for every indie bookseller

I made this board to share my favorite books and books I want to eventually read! The genres vary from murder mysteries, memoirs to historical fiction and even fantasy ✨ I hope you find something in here to get you out of your reading slump or just for a good read 💕

A random selection of books that made me stop and think about life, my heart, my beliefs and my worldview.

This is a list for the poor, unsuspecting soul I used to be, the one who had no idea what true devastation, joy, or existential panic looked like until these books showed up and stomped all over my life. These are the novels I wish I could read again for the first time, the ones that left me gasping, weeping, cackling, and questioning all of my life choices in roughly that order. Honestly, some of them should come with a warning label: May cause excessive crying in public, sleepless nights, or the sudden urge to throw your phone across the room. Here lie the books that ruined me, rebuilt me, and then laughed in my face for good measure. The ones where plot twists sneak up on you like a ninja, the characters burrow under your skin, and by the end, you’re certain you’ll never recover, but in the best way possible. If I could hit the reset button on my memory just to feel that first gut-punch of awe and heartbreak again… I would. Without hesitation. Without shame. These are the books that I’d willingly sacrifice my weekend, my sanity, and probably a few brain cells to experience anew. And I’d do it again tomorrow, just for the thrill.

My Year in Books: Unveiling the Stories That Captivated Me (Plus My Cozy Reading Essentials!) 📚

Reading started off difficult for me I couldn’t get into it my mom tried for years series after series and no luck but finally after hard work and dedication we finally found some that I liked and from then on I loved reading so if I can help one person share that passion of reading then so be it.

Full of books ive read and felt some typa way (you'll see a theme but not a theme in a way). Anyway all opinions are my own and I hope you either loved them the way I did or you disliked some the way I sorta did too.

a mix of my favorite fantasy series full of romance (+ some of the most-recommended). look here if romantasy is also your fav genre or you're new into romantasy!

Tired of the same Western love stories? This list is your next stop. Last year, I was in that exact place, looking for something different, something that would actually make me feel again. And then I found these Nigerian romance books. These stories made me want to be loved again,and honestly, I haven’t even been loved the right way yet 😭. I know it sounds crazy, but reading them shifted something in me. There’s just something about the way love is written here—deep, spiritual, messy, real. I won’t rest until I share them with the world.

my most favourite books of all time!! mainly romance and romantasy 💕

This is the collection of books that have made a mark through the years as we raise our kids, leaving a mark in our hearts.

This is a list of some of my current favorite books. If you love romance, fantasy and spice, you are going to love these books :)

Southern Gothic Horror! If you like your horror as hot as the Delta, here's a short list of my favorites!

books that i've read and thought were literal perfection crafted by the gods

Essays that explore the craft of writing, the magic of storytelling, and the deeper meaning behind sci-fi and fantasy. 🌌🖋️

Here are a lot of the books I started out with when I started becoming more interested in astrology and tarot specifically but mysticism more generally. A pretty wide array of topics are covered here, so peruse and pick out what you like!

I grew up reading a lot of books, but the past few years I had struggled to read even 1. This year, I decided to spend a few hours a week and have finished 30 books this year so far. Here are some of my must read books!

Thanksgiving is such a special time to slow down and celebrate all the little blessings in our lives, and there’s no better way to introduce gratitude to little ones than with a stack of engaging board books. These picks are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, offering bright illustrations, playful rhymes, and interactive elements that make story time feel cozy and hands-on. From silly turkeys and forest friends to gentle lessons about thankfulness, each book invites your child to explore the holiday in a way that’s fun, meaningful, and just the right size for tiny hands. Whether you’re reading together before a nap, during a quiet afternoon, or as part of your Thanksgiving traditions, these books are a sweet way to share the joy of gratitude this season.

Sharing bookish and fantasy themed products that are must haves

You don’t need to be a writer to feel like a character in a novel. You just need the right details. These 15 bookish-inspired accessories? They’re not just cute. They’re atmospheric — the kind that make you feel like you should be sipping tea in a moody library, writing poetry in a leather journal, or walking through autumn leaves with a vintage tote. From ribbon bookmarks to typewriter earrings, these are your quiet, intellectual flexes.

Why don’t we have more time to read? Why isn’t life just rainy days and cozy book nooks? Well…until then, these are all books I loved. It’s time we made time, right? 📚

These books continue to help me adjust my mindset long after I've read them, so I can become more productive with my online businesses but more importantly, my life. You will see dramatic improvements after reading these, I promise you that.

We always need more books to read at night! Here are our most read repeats every night!

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.

From haunting to hilarious, these short stories and audiobooks deliver a big impact in small doses. Dive into flash fiction, quick audiobooks, gripping anthologies, and short fiction collections that prove great stories don't need to be long to leave a lasting impression.

Looking for stories that grip your heart and sharpen your mind? This handpicked collection blends the best of page-turning fiction with powerful self-improvement—because growth doesn’t have to be boring, and entertainment can be transformational. Inside, you’ll find novels that make you feel, think, and see the world differently—alongside life-changing guides packed with practical wisdom, mindset shifts, and strategies to help you level up in every area of life. Whether you’re looking to escape into an unforgettable story or reinvent the story you tell yourself, these books deliver. ✅ Motivation. ✅ Clarity. ✅ Inspiration. ✅ Pure reading pleasure. 🔖 Perfect for: • Readers craving both depth and drama • Anyone ready to grow while getting lost in a good book • People who believe books should entertain and empower Get ready to turn pages—and turn corners in your life.

Must-Have Items for Every Reader’s Dreams

Books suggested by BookTok that actually were worth it!

Books that will keep you glued to your seat till the last page is turned. Plus an hour or two while you sit in awe and contemplate how the hell you’re gonna get past not being able to read that book again for the first time

While I read mostly romance this is a collection of all my 5 star rated books over the years!

Secular Curricula and Educational Resources We've Used and Loved While Homeschooling. Resources on this list for Elementary-Middle School transition.

My favorite books both old and new! These are all 5-star reads!

Books to curl up with under a blanket for the autumn season. My TBR is starting to get away from me so what better way to keep it at bay then by reading books that get me in the autumn mood? I also wanted to include a few essentials to make a reading experience just a tad bit better.

A collection of stories my little ones are loving right now. Get ready for silly sounds, animal adventures, and giggles galore! This list is packed with toddler-approved books that make storytime fun, interactive, and full of imagination. Perfect for wiggly toddlers with big curiosity and even bigger hearts.

If you love curling up with a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, true crime is probably on your radar. There’s just something about digging into real-life mysteries and shocking twists that feels both chilling and fascinating. Canadian true crime, especially, has its own flavour—stories that feel a little closer to home, with events that left a mark on communities big and small. These books will pull you in and keep you flipping the pages late into the night. This list contains affiliate links.

Ever curious about other people’s bookshelf inventory?👀 ME TOO. Let’s take a tour through my personal collection! (If it says ‘READ’, I have finished that book)

I believe that you can never truly learn enough, so learn all that you can! These are my favorite recommendations for this year. Books will change your mindset and life if you apply them!

Dark romance, romance, and just plain fun merch to rep all the best books!

A Note on Our Curated Treasures: This list contains affiliate links. If you follow a path to a treasure and make a purchase, we may receive a small token of thanks, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend items that align with our ethos to 'tread lightly, live gently' and share stories we truly cherish. ​The bear has long been a beloved character in the tales that shape our world—a symbol of gentle strength, ancient wisdom, and the quiet magic of the woods. Here at the Englandbear workshop, we cherish these stories deeply. This is our curated collection of our favourite tales about bears, or featuring bears, gathered for story-lovers of all ages.

Dive into the world of astrology with these insightful reads that have shaped my cosmic journey.

We're Going on an Adventure! These are the stories I love and like to disappear for a while in.

The wait before a Disney trip is both exciting and long; these are some awesome books to get you or your family in the mood!

Since childhood, I have loved books and the characters in children's magazines. But this habit took a break when studies took over. In 2023, I finally got back to reading and realized what I had been missing. This list is my way of helping you become an avid reader. Believe me, you won’t regret picking any of these books! 💖

Black stories, dystppian, mental health, anything a bit dark and abstract fiction. If this sound like a bit of you then you're in the right place! Any suggestions/requests are welcome

When I lived in London, I loved exploring independent bookshops on the weekends and sussing out which was my favourite. I'd dedicate a day to exploring a new area, but make sure there were a few bookshops to check out while I was there too!

One year, twenty-six letters, countless worlds to explore. A fun, wide-ranging challenge to read books whose titles begin with every letter of the alphabet. Expect surprises, new favorites, and a healthy dose of “wait… does ‘The’ count?” energy. Be sure to check out my other lists: benable.com/jillmariepaulson

Challenging myself to read more so here are the ones I’ve read so far. Avid romance reader!

These are the books I’d put straight into your hands if you asked me what to read next.

My 5 star reads categorised by the year they were read.

These are some favorites from our house that are getting so worn from all the love!

Some of my favourite books that are filled with young love, adventure, and beauty. No spice or swearing (well, maybe a little bit;), just a whole lotta smiling 🤍

My daughter loves to read about princesses, so we've read a bunch! These are the ones I don't mind re-reading every single day, and some that I'm planning to get very soon!

Books that I loved when I was a kid and still do as an adult, and more that I've read recently that I liked.

Books that I have read over and over! These books are always on my rotation when I am trying to get out of a slump.