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Favorite Books I’d Read Again
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items A collection of books I genuinely loved and would recommend without hesitation. These are the stories that stuck with me, made me think, or kept me turning pages way past bedtime.
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Children's Books
This is one of my all-time favorite books and one I’ve reread multiple times. It’s heartfelt, beautifully written, and full of quiet strength and growth. The story is emotional in the best way and always stays with me long after I finish it.
The War that Saved My Life (Newbery Honor)
Just like the first book, this one completely pulled me in. It’s heartfelt, beautifully written, and full of growth and emotion. I’ve reread it and loved it every time. Such a fantastic follow-up and definitely one of my favorites.
The War I Finally Won
This one is really special to me because I read these stories to my kids when they were growing up. The lessons are gentle, meaningful, and easy for kids to understand, and the stories are sweet without feeling preachy. Such a comforting, nostalgic f...
Berenstain Bears Values & Virtues Treasury
This one brings back so many fun memories because I read it to my kids when they were little. It’s silly, catchy, and always made us laugh together. Such a fun read-aloud and definitely a nostalgic favorite for me.
The Stinky Wonky Donkey (A Wonky Donkey Book)
Books Worth Reading
took me through all the emotions. I laughed, I stressed, I felt genuine hope, and a little heartbreak along the way. The characters are incredibly well written and easy to get attached to, especially as the story unfolds in unexpected ways. The pacin...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Paperback
is one of those historical fiction novels that stays with you long after you finish it. I read this years ago, and it still comes back to me. The storytelling is immersive, you truly feel like you’re right there alongside the main characters, living ...
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Paperback
The Great Alone is one of those books that stays with you long after you finish it. The storyline is compelling and emotionally intense, and the characters are so well written that you either deeply love them or strongly dislike them, sometimes both ...
The Great Alone: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
Educated is one of the memoirs that ranks high on my list. It’s told in a compelling, immersive way that makes it easy to put yourself in the author’s position. The writing is relatable and emotionally intense, and there were moments where I genuinel...
Educated: A Memoir: Westover, Tara: 9780399590504
This is one of those quiet, meaningful stories that sneaks up on you. It follows an older man who starts buying portraits of strangers and returning them to the people who inspired them, and the way it unfolds is just really thoughtful and human. It ...
Theo of Golden: A Novel
This is one of those books that’s powerful in a quiet, lasting way. It tells a true story of faith, courage, and resilience during an unimaginably hard time in history, and it really makes you stop and think about what strength and forgiveness can lo...
The Hiding Place
This was such a fun and gripping read. It’s smart, funny, and surprisingly intense, and I loved how it balanced science, survival, and humor. Definitely one that kept me hooked and made me think about it afterward.
The Martian
This was such a moving read. It’s beautifully written, emotional without feeling heavy, and the characters feel so real. It’s one of those stories that lingers with you.
The Women: A Novel