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The history lover's reading list
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items This list is my treasure chest of must-reads that will have you swooning, crying, laughing and turning pages long into night.
This book is a masterpiece. Emotional, moving and hauntingly beautiful, it is one of my favorites.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The story follows young Eva who helps forge papers for Jewish children and records their real names in a book as a way to remember them. Emotional and powerful story that became one my favorites. The ending definitely made it 5-star read for me. Only...
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
I LOVED THIS. The story is about a girl who spends 300 years alone, only to finally find someone who remembers her. And I don't care that there are a few situations that don't make perfect sense, I enjoyed everything.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
A thrilling story of three female code breakers during WWII. I adored all of them and their dynamic with other characters. There is humor, love and heartbreak both romantic and platonic. To be honest, it could have been about 100 pages shorter, but I...
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Set in early 20th century Brooklyn, this is a coming of age story you will not forget. It follows young Francie as she finds out life is not all sunshine and rainbows and it is not always fair, but through it all, she learns resilience and quiet stre...
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
This was one of the easiest, most captivating reads I have ever had.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This book shows women's role in war through the tale of two sisters. While some parts are a bit slow, the writing is beautiful. Second half of the book had me in tears so prepare tissues.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
A beautiful tragedy that I would gladly suffer through again!
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Mention time travel and I am already hooked. But add a compelling love interest and you have everything I need. This book is the perfect mix of adventure and romance that will leave you wanting to continue entire series.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Kate is an icon. I have rewatched the 2nd season so many times, so if you are also a fan of the show, the book is definitely worth it.
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
I didn't love it, I just liked it. It taught me some valuable lessons and I think it's something everyone should read at some point in life, but maybe I'll appreciate it more when I'm older.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee