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you can never have too many books
131 items
By
Em Curt
book recs that have changed the chemisty of my brain.
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my 5 star reads
romance
sci-fi/fantasy
fiction
memoir
thriller/suspense
my 5 star reads
An unexpectedly beautiful and heartbreaking story
Remarkably Bright Creatures
a book you'll think about long after you finish
A Little Life - by Hanya Yanagihara
book one of off-campus series
The Deal - by Elle Kennedy
I would give this 6 stars if I could
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #2)
Emily Henry doesn't miss.
Happy Place
Sports romance. Enemies to lovers.
Icebreaker: A Novel
Office romance. Enemies to lovers.
The Hating Game|Paperback
YA. Enemies to lovers.
Better Than the Movies
Thought provoking, powerful story
The Measure
Beautiful and heartbreaking
I'm Glad My Mom Died
A must read for Harry Potter fans
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
Enchanting
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Heartbreaking
Reminders of Him - by Colleen Hoover
Enemies to lovers/fake dating
Unhoneymooners - by Christina Lauren
Love, loss and forgiveness
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - by Gabrielle Zevin
Dystopian sci-fi with endless pop culture references. one of a kind.
Ready Player One - by Ernest Cline
Couldn't put this one down
A Slow Fire Burning - by Paula Hawkins
Best book I've read this year
Fourth Wing - by Rebecca Yarros
a sequel that does not disappoint
Iron Flame - (Empyrean) - by Rebecca Yarros
Rebecca Yarros always leaves you wanting more.
Onyx Storm (Wing and Claw Collection) (The Empyrean, 3): Yarros, Rebecca
romance
Emily Henry doesn't miss
Happy Place
book 1 in the knockemout series
Things We Never Got Over - by Lucy Score
The best of Colleen Hoover
Ugly Love - by Colleen Hoover
book 2 in the knockemout series
Things We Hide from the Light - by Lucy Score
powerful story set in the amalfi coast
One Italian Summer - by Rebecca Serle
<3
Love, Theoretically - by Ali Hazelwood
Emily Henry is a go to author
Book Lovers - by Emily Henry
Perfect summer book
Beach Read - by Emily Henry
book 1 of the twisted series
Twisted Love - by Ana Huang
book 2 of the twisted series
Twisted Games - by Ana Huang
book 3 of the twisted series
Twisted Hate - by Ana Huang
one of the better colleen hoover books
November 9 - by Colleen Hoover
heartbreak and friendship
Love and Other Words - by Christina Lauren
all Emily Henry books are worth the read
People We Meet on Vacation - by Emily Henry
book 1 of dreamland billionaires series
The Fine Print - by Lauren Asher
book 2 of dreamland billionaires series
Terms and Conditions - by Lauren Asher
book 3 of dreamland billionaires series
Final Offer - by Lauren Asher
slow-burn, frenimies-to-lovers
Forever Never - by Lucy Score
women in STEM
The Love Hypothesis - by Ali Hazelwood
book 1 in the bellinger sister duology
It Happened One Summer - by Tessa Bailey
small town slow burn
Archer's Voice - by Mia Sheridan
small town rom-com
Secretly Yours - by Tessa Bailey
book one of briar U series
Chase - by Elle Kennedy
grumpy sunshine
By a Thread - by Lucy Score
grief and love
You've Reached Sam - by Dustin Thao
grumpy sunshine, forced proximity
When in Rome - by Sarah Adams
book 4 of the off-campus series
The Goal - by Elle Kennedy
book 5 of the off-campus series
The Legacy - by Elle Kennedy
instant chemistry
Forever, Interrupted - by Taylor Jenkins Reid
your favorite romance authors back at it again
Something Wilder - by Christina Lauren
emily henry never disappoints
Funny Story - by Emily Henry
Icebreaker sequel
Wildfire - (The Maple Hills) - by Hannah Grace
sci-fi/fantasy
Best introduction to Sci-Fi
Dark Matter
Imaginative. Engrossing.
The Night Shift
Beautiful. Heartbreaking.
Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - by V.E. Schwab
Must have for any Harry Potter collector
Harry Potter: The Illustrated Collection
Best set for Harry Potter fans
Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set
Spicy. Dramatic. Fantasy.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 books)|Paperback
must read to get to the rest of the series
A Court of Thorns and Roses - by Sarah J Maas
the reason you read ACOTAR
A Court of Mist and Fury - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
cant say enough good things about this series
A Court of Wings and Ruin - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
a perfect transition to a court of silver flames. very quick read.
A Court of Frost and Starlight - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
nesta.
A Court of Silver Flames - (Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas
book one in the folk of air series
The Cruel Prince - by Holly Black
book two in the folk of air series
The Wicked King - by Holly Black
book three in the folk of air series
The Queen of Nothing - by Holly Black
book 1 of the crescent city series
House of Earth and Blood - by Sarah J Maas
book 2 of the crescent city series
House of Sky and Breath - by Sarah J Maas
book one in the stolen heir duology
The Stolen Heir - by Holly Black
found family, self-discovery
The House in the Cerulean Sea - by Tj Klune
dark academia, secret societies
Ninth House - by Leigh Bardugo
book 1 in the roots of chaos
The Priory of the Orange Tree - by Samantha Shannon
book 1 of serpent & dove series
Serpent & Dove - by Shelby Mahurin
save yourself the time and just get the box set
Throne of Glass Paperback Box Set - by Sarah J Maas (Paperback)
lost love and magic
The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic - by Breanne Randall
fiction
Thought provoking, powerful story
The Measure
An unexpectedly heartbreaking and beautiful story
Remarkably Bright Creatures
chemist, single mom
Lessons in Chemistry
representation in publishing
Yellowface - by R F Kuang
author of everything i never told you
Little Fires Everywhere - by Celeste Ng
inspired by fleetwood mac
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
based on greek mythology
Circe - by Madeline Miller
epic love, greek mythology
The Song of Achilles - by Madeline Miller
lifelong trauma, complex relationships
My Dark Vanessa - by Kate Elizabeth Russell
coming-of-age historical fiction
The Vanishing Half - by Brit Bennett
suspenseful, love story
Mad Honey - by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan
its giving little women
Hello Beautiful - by Ann Napolitano
first book in a dark romance trilogy
Butcher & Blackbird - by Brynne Weaver
memoir
Must read. Hilarious. Heartbreaking.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
A must read for Harry Potter fans
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
highlights the importance of education
Educated - by Tara Westover
must read
The Woman in Me - by Britney Spears
beacuse who isnt facinated by the royal family
Spare - by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
deep dive into the life of the former first lady
The Light We Carry – by Michelle Obama
family and identity
Crying In H Mart - by Michelle Zauner
listen to this one. its better in his own voice.
Greenlights - by Matthew McConaughe
Incredible. also another one i recommend listening to
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing - by Matthew Perry
legend. icon. hero.
Mamba Mentality : How I Play - by Kobe Bryant
a story of overcoming adversity and finding success
Finding Me - by Viola Davis
perfect for any fan of nirvana or the foo fighters
The Storyteller - by Dave Grohl
thriller/suspense
the short chapters make this such a quick read
The Paris Apartment - by Lucy Foley
a woman kills her husband, then never speaks again
Silent Patient - by Alex Michaelides
disapperance, psycological thriller
Local Woman Missing - by Mary Kubica
now a tv show starring jennifer garner
The Last Thing He Told Me - by Laura Dave
psychological thriller
The It Girl - by Ruth Ware
author of the paris apartment
The Guest List - by Lucy Foley
people either love it or hate it. what will you think?
Verity - by Colleen Hoover
not his typical horror novel but still worth the read
Fairy Tale - by Stephen King
keeps you guessing until the end
The Only Survivors - by Megan Miranda
author of the only one left
House Across the Lake - by Riley Sager
Exclusive Target Edition
Zero Days: A Novel - by Ruth Ware
read in one sitting
The Only One Left - by Riley Sager
creepy in the best way
Hidden Pictures - by Jason Rekulak
quite a few psycological thrillers on this list
The Therapist - by B A Paris
everything you'd except from a 70's stephen king
'Salem's Lot - by Stephen King
thriller, psychological thriller
Woman in Cabin 10 - by Ruth Ware
world war II
suspenseful, devastating, beautiful
All the Light We Cannot See - by Anthony Doerr
powerful and raw
Tattooist of Auschwitz - by Heather Morris
classics
super wealthy in the Jazz Age
The Great Gatsby - by F. Scott Fitzgerald
iconic, coming-of-age
The Outsiders - by S. E. Hinton
dystopian novel where all books are banned
Fahrenheit 451 - by Ray Bradbury
motivational
the smallest changes can have the biggest impact on our life
Atomic Habits - by James Clear
help reduce anxiety and stress with tried and true practices of monks
Think Like a Monk - by Jay Shetty
emphasizes the importance of always being willing to hear out others opinions, especially if they are different than your own
Think Again - by Adam Grant
another eye opening book by the iconic malcolm gladwell
Talking to Strangers - by Malcolm Gladwell
we all need positive self talk
You Are a Badass - by Jen Sincero
mastering the wealth mindset
You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
dives into the importance of therapy through the authors own experience
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - by Lori Gottlieb
sometimes we just need to remember to breathe
Breath - by James Nestor
who isnt burnt out these days??
Burnout - by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
makes science make sense
The Body - by Bill Bryson
