✨ My Favorite Books ✨
Dive into my personal collection of reads that I can’t get enough of! From heart‑pounding romance and inspiring memoirs to thought‑provoking historical fiction and empowering non‑fiction, these are the books that make me laugh,...
A sweeping contemporary romance about two writers competing to tell a woman’s life story, set on a coastal island. It’s a #1 NY Times bestseller and widely talked about.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
A novel about three generations of Nigerian women bound by a family curse, combining magic‑realism, female relationships, and richly drawn characters.
Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite
A nonfiction pick that re‑imagines the world of Homer’s “Odyssey” through the lives of the women of the Bronze Age. Great for those who like history + strong female POVs
Penelope's Bones: A New History of Homer's World through the Women ...
Follows five Black women over twenty years, exploring friendship, ambition, and what keeps us connected. A literary fiction option.
The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy
A candid memoir about personal empowerment, mental health, and reclaiming one’s narrative. Great if you’re into nonfiction and self‑growth.
Nice Girls Don't Win: How I Claimed Power
A stylish, comedic novel of 21st‑century lives in Berlin with a sharp female lead, blending wit and self‑discovery.
Sister Europe by Nell Zink
Features four women in different life phases across the U.S. and Nigeria exploring love, belonging, and identity.
Dream Count: A Novel: Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi
A haunting novel about memory, trauma, and the complexity of human relationships. Good for a deeper, literary read.
Flashlight by Susan Choi
A whimsical yet thoughtful book combining myth, magic, and modern womanhood; ideal if you like something a little different.
The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley
A forthcoming release trending among women’s fiction lists; about a woman juggling family, career, and identity in chaotic times.
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
Fake‑dating trope + STEM setting, often recommended in TikTok romance recs.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Enemies‑to‑lovers set in Europe; highly talked about in social media.
The Spanish Love Deception
A rom‑com with witty banter, trending for its fun tone.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Dark romance trending for its intense tropes and strong reader reactions.
Twisted Love - Ana Huang
Office romance, still showing up in recs.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Sci‑fi twist + romance; trending among more “fun” reads.
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Fantasy romance (“romantasy”) that keeps being recommended.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
While more historical fiction, its romance elements are highly popular.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
Nostalgic summer romance, gaining traction.
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Sports romance, trending for fans of that trope.
Icebreaker (UCMH, #1) by Hannah Grace
Darker contemporary romance that’s often mentioned in TikTok recs.
Credence by Penelope Douglas
Lighter read, appearing frequently in rec lists.
The Fine Print (Dreamland Billionaires, #1) by Lauren Asher
A moving story of two sisters in Nazi‑occupied France. Strong emotional impact, widely recommended.
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
Dual‑timeline novel about female spies in WWI and the aftermath in WWII. Clever and feminist.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Based loosely on historic adoption scandal; explores family, identity, and past trauma.
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Inspired by the life of Hedy Lamarr (actress/inventor) in WWII era. Strong female lead + history.
Only Woman In The Room - A Novel
A broad historical look at how ideas of equality have developed and what they mean today.
A Brief History of Equality
Focuses on narratives of gender and race in the search for equality.
Reimagining Equality
A modern history tracing over a century of conflict, colonialism, and resistance in Palestine.
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Khalidi
An argument‑driven book that presents why Palestinian rights and narratives matter, challenging widely held perceptions.
The Case for Palestine: Int'l Law - Quigley
A critique of how progressive political movements engage (or fail to engage) with the Palestinian cause.
Except for Palestine
A book that was chosen as a book club pick (“Read with Jenna”) which adds social proof and buyer motivation.
Good Material: A Read with Jenna Pick Novel
Literary fiction pick — diversifies your list beyond romance/thriller.
What We Can Know: A Novel by Ian McEwan
A psychological thriller — adds genre variety and appeals to audiences who like “can’t put it down” reads.
None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
A newer/lesser known novel — good for “underrated gem” angle, which can drive discovery and shares.
