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In My Reading Era 📚✨ Book and Book Club Recommendations
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items Book and book club recommendations, you’ll see lots of 4 and 5 stars! Thought-provoking stories, discussion-worthy reads, and a mix of personal favorites I can’t stop thinking about.
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Book Club Recommendations
Therapy Books
Books I’ve Read and Loved
Books I read in 2025
⚔️ One of my favorite fantasy series ever! Think Hunger Games with a twist of fantasy. The enemies-to-lovers storyline is amazing, I couldn’t put the book down. The hype is real, and I loved the powerful female main character driving the story!
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Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy, #1) by Lauren Roberts
✨ A truly unique read, unlike anything I’ve read before. The storyline is thought-provoking and keeps you hooked from start to finish. I loved how the story jumps through different points in time, offering fresh perspectives on various eras and addin...
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by Schwab
Careless People – by Sarah Churchwell
An engaging memoir I couldn’t put down! The author focuses on her own experiences and tells her story of trying to do the right thing in a tricky system. There are nods to The Great Gatsby sprinkled throughout, a...
Careless People: Power, Greed & Idealism
It took me a little while to get into, but by the second part of the book I was laughing out loud! The characters are rich and layered, and while multiple storylines were a bit confusing at first, they set up a wonderful follow-up. I loved the perspe...
The Thursday Murder Club
I went into this book blind, and I’m so glad I did. Such a beautifully written story with rich characters and vivid storytelling. It’s full of unforgettable characters and emotional components. This book stayed with me long after I finished.
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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Adorable, feel-good romance! 🥰 Left me smiling the whole time. Great pick when you want something light, fun and binge worthy in book form.
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First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1) by B.K. Borison
A fantastic intro to fantasy! The perfect mix of adventure and spice. Violet is ambitious, courageous, and smart — a total badass. Dragons, powers, enemies-to-lovers… what more could you ask for? A read that sparks both imagination and confidence.
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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1) by Rebecca Yarros
A twisty, puzzle-like read that kept me hooked the whole time. Full of surprises and unexpected turns. Book club reactions were mixed, but I loved every page.
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All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Per Lily King fashion, this is a heartbreaker in the best way possible. This book explores friendship and love, and how the two so often become intertwined. King captures the rawness of being human with beautifully written moments of love, loss, and ...
Heart the Lover by Lily King
🚀 I’m not usually a sci-fi reader, but I really enjoyed this one! I rated it 5 stars. The author does a fantastic job weaving real scientific concepts into the story in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. It also sparked great discussion a...
Project Hail Mary
Book Club Recommendations
For people who love digging into a great book and enjoying good conversation over coffee, cocktails, or a meal with friends. Thought-provoking reads, discussion-worthy stories, and a few favorites to spark lively book club discussions!
Careless People – by Sarah Churchwell
An engaging memoir I couldn’t put down! The author focuses on her own experiences and tells her story of trying to do the right thing in a tricky system. There are nods to The Great Gatsby sprinkled throughout, a...
Careless People: Power, Greed & Idealism
🚀 I’m not usually a sci-fi reader, but I really enjoyed this one! I rated it 5 stars. The author does a fantastic job weaving real scientific concepts into the story in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. It also sparked great discussion a...
Project Hail Mary
A twisty, puzzle-like read that kept me hooked the whole time. Full of surprises and unexpected turns. Book club reactions were mixed, but I loved every page.
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All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
A wonderful book to read in your 30s. It follows an aspiring writer trying to figure out life after the loss of a parent while balancing debt, love, and a dream. It captures that feeling of “I should have it all together by now” so well.
This book e...
Writers & Lovers by Lily King
Therapy Books
Books I’ve read to discuss with my therapist. These books have sparked self-reflection and meaningful conversation. Perfect for anyone curious about personal growth or self help.
This book is a great introduction to attachment styles. It provides opportunities to reflect on your own patterns across different relationships and offers insights into common habits or behaviors. One thing to keep in mind is that attachment styles ...
The New Science of Adult Attachment
This book opened my eyes to how stress impacts sex drive differently for everyone, including myself, and gave me a deeper understanding of female sexuality and bodies. I wish I had read it when I was younger!
It’s full of evidence-based insights tha...
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
This book is a game-changer if you’ve ever been asked, “How does that feel in your body?” and felt completely stuck. It breaks down defense mechanisms that keep us from truly feeling our emotions and gives practical tools to move through them.
For m...
It's Not Always Depression: Change Triangle Book