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My Must Read Books at Barnes and Noble

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I filtered out the best books for you! I’m a lover of all genres and enjoy both audiobooks and physical books. I read about 100 books a year and these are some of my favorites
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Romance

Books where romance is the focus
 
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I tend to have a hard time with the enemies to lovers trope, but u LOVED this book. It didn’t feel forced, and even though I knew the trope it didn’t feel expected. The magic system made sense to me and it felt original. Some off page trigger warning...
Heartless Hunter: The Crimson Moth: Book 1|Hardcover
 
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✨Squealing and kicking my feet✨ Hot veterinary? Yes please!!
Say You'll Remember Me (B&N Exclusive Edition)
 
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Such a cute read! It’s book 3 in a series, but I read it first and didn’t feel lost or left out at all. Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ #enemiestolovers
Beg, Borrow, or Steal: A Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Non-Fiction

A very wide range from memoirs to instructional
 
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This book helped me with my anxiety a lot. It took all the big decisions I would need to make in the first year, collected data, cited sources, analyzed the information but still left room for me to have my own opinion. A must read for any expecting ...
Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool|Paperback
 
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An amazing true story that does not shy away from the darker parts of life.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed, Paperback

Historical Fiction

Travel to a different time
 
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Oh here let’s just rip your heart out shall we? A beautiful coming of age story set against a gorgeous Alaskan backdrop. Trigger warnings: pregnancy, abusive parents, toxic relationship, housing insecurity
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
 
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This book made me feel EVERYTHING. I threw it across the room at one point. (This is a compliment)
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, Paperback
 
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May I interest you in some feminine rage? A fictional account of real events, this book dives into the US women involved in the Vietnam war. It also discusses the difficulties faced by veterans returning to civilian life and the added unrest they ex...
The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah, Hardcover
 
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1940s NYC. This book is perfect for the ex theater kid as it follows a young socialite as she works in her aunts crumbling theater and explores the city and growing up. Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️
City of Girls: A Novel by Elizabeth Gilbert, Paperback

Fantasy

All types of fantasy lands
 
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Heists and giggles! Also one of the best built worlds I’ve ever read. This book is hilarious but still worms its way into your heart. Fast paced!
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard Series #1)
 
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Be still my tween heart! The Hunger Games Series continues to impress with this fantastic book!
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel)|Hardcover
 
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This is one of my favorite books to recommend to someone who might not be the biggest reader or is new to fantasy. It’s an incredibly immersive world and you won’t want to leave!
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Paperback

Other

Fiction books that aren’t fantasy, not romance focused… but still excellent!
 
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F*** the Patriarchy This book has Hunger Games vibes, but with a Handmaid’s Tale message.
The Grace Year: A Novel by Kim Liggett, Paperback
 
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This book was such a funny and heartbreaking read. It was unexpected but still exactly what I wanted.
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
 
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A story of a mother’s fight to give herself and her son a safe life.
American Dirt (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel