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Books that made me feel something 🙃
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items I'm a very picky reader so if it's on this list you know I liked it a lot and think you'd get something out of it if you read it too. I read a variety of genres and authors so I hope there's something here to excite you!
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Fantasy
Literary fiction
Self-help and education
Fantasy
My first read of 2026. I loved the character development, twists, and that the characters acted their age; so many tv shows have teenagers that act like full grown adults. 10/10. Definitely give this a read.
Nawlins: School of the Gifted by Deric Augustine
I don't know what to say about this book apart from that it was exactly what I'd hoped it would be. There's romance, vampires, high stakes, and a happy ending.
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London | Waterstones
So cute, so cosy, just what i needed at the time.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree | Waterstones
Second in the series. Loved it, loved the cosiness and story development.
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree | Waterstones
I loved the romance, the ending, and the twist!
Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood | Waterstones
Currently reading but good enough to add to the list
The Poppy War Boxset by R.F. Kuang | Waterstones
My favourite book of 2025. So beautiful, heart wrenching, and an interesting exploration of life in academia.
Katabasis by R.F. Kuang | Waterstones
To quote Craig Revel-Horwood: "A-maz-ing". Seriously. I don't want to spoil it for you but i cried, i learned things about myself and history, and i was so inspired.
Babel by R.F. Kuang | Waterstones
Literary fiction
I introduced this book to my friend in a book shop by saying "well firstly Athena dies" and then a woman nearby laughed but it's true and it's also the central plot point for the entire book. Aside from the actual themes of the book, it made me think...
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang | Waterstones
This book had me confused and thinking about so many different elements. I learned so much from it about Korean history. Definitely treat yourself to this special edition for the sprayed edges 😍
We Do Not Part by Han Kang, e. yaewon | Waterstones
Worth the hype. Had deep thoughts about life and the experience of being a woman after reading. Would recommend.
Butter by Asako Yuzuki | Waterstones
Self-help and education
Anything that I've read to become my best self
Taught me so much. I reread when I'm struggling to remind myself I am that b.
Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers by Tam Kaur | Waterstones
My. Favourite. Book. If you buy one thing from this list, get this.
You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel Howell | Waterstones