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Thriller

 
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I read this book in one night. I was so caught off guard and surprised by the ending. Books by Freida McFadden are easy to read and hard to put down. The characters felt incredibly real, and the struggles they faced were suspenseful. I loved the bala...
The Perfect Son
 
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If you love thrillers, Freida Mcfadden books are for you, and this book is no exception. This book really held my interest, and had lots of twists and turns. I recommend this book to all my psychological mystery lovers
Ward D
 
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This book had me in the absolute edge of my seat the entire time. It was very good at keeping my interest through out the whole book. The plot twist had me shocked. So good for thriller lovers
Count My Lies: A GMA Book Club Pick!

WWII

 
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This book grabs your heart in the first chapter and refuses to let go. A Jewish family’s resilience during a time of harrowing separation and struggle; a sweeping journey across Poland, France, Brazil, and more; and a bases on true events that give ...
We Were the Lucky Ones: A Novel
 
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This book was full of twists and turns, with romance in between, making it nothing short of a masterpiece. As one of my top 10 reads, i recommend this book to anyone who loves WWII historical fiction books, which truly allow us to understand the horr...
The Alice Network: A Novel
 
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Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours.
Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel

Love/romance

 
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Im sure you’ve seen this book all over tiktok, and for good reason. If you havn’t, allow me to introduce you to Johnny and Shannon. Of you love a book where the man yearns, this two book duo on Johnny and Shannon’s love story is for you. Although int...
Binding 13 (Standard Edition) (Boys of Tommen, 1)
 
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The cheat sheet is a light hearted, friends to lovers romance with a charming setup and plenty of sweet moments. The Cheat Sheet to anyone looking for a friends-to-lovers romance with great banter, low spice, and all the feels to make a romantic hear...
The Cheat Sheet: A Novel
 
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If you love Greek mythology, love stories, and adventure, this book is for you. This is a retelling of the Trojan War, but more than that, it’s the story of Achilles, told through the eyes of Patroclus. We follow them from awkward adolescence to hard...
The Song of Achilles: A Novel (P.S.)
 
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Josh and Lucy’s banter is hilarious, and will have you laughing this whole book. But along with their banter, this book was an incredibly moving and sweet love story. If you love romcoms, this book is for you.
The Hating Game: A Novel
 
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The Rule Book, by Sarah Adams was a joy to read. This sweet, sports romance is an engaging, humorous, feel-good story. We follow Nora and Derek, two former college sweethearts who abruptly break-up on the verge of graduation just as Derek’s career is...
The Rule Book: A Novel
 
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I LOVED this book! I finished it in two days and I wish I could re-read it for the first time again! I'm honestly scared I won't find a book this good ever again! The smart comments, the detail, the plot twist that made me jump out of my bed and run ...
Picking Daisies on Sundays

Growing up/friendship

 
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It's an epic story of friendship and the many expressions of deep love, and of unimaginable abuse and the deepest resulting scars - seen and unseen. Yanagihara shows us how love and friendship can truly transform our lives but healing can only come f...
A Little Life
 
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It’s a beautifully written story about finding your voice, thinking for yourself, and chasing what truly matters. The way it captures the struggles and excitement of figuring out who you are felt so real and relatable. I kept thinking about it long a...
Dead Poets Society
 
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This classic has a bit of everything. Laughter, romance, sadness, happiness, and compelling characters. This is more than a story of sisters, it’s a story of family. Of overcoming adversity and grief, to come together and to continue on. This is the ...
Little Women (Masterpiece Library Edition)
 
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This series is basically percy jackson for adults who also love reality tv. I always find it so interesting when romance novels are set in a reality show, and I liked that this series is less about the romance and more about the fantasy/mythology ele...
The Clandestine Dawning of the Gods
 
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this book talks about love in all shapes and all sizes. Love in the nature of friendship, and love in the nature in romance. It makes you look at yourself and understand these parts of you as a person, the good and the bad. The things that make life ...
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir