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Back in My Reading Era 📚
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items I’m back to carving out time for books, and it feels so good! From page-turning thrillers to thought-provoking reads, here are the books that have captured my attention lately. Grab a cup of coffee and join me in this reading era!
Sections
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Thrillers
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Fiction
Mystery
Thrillers
A twisty, can’t-put-it-down thriller that keeps you on edge! 🔥 Now a Netflix series, so dive in before you watch!
His & Hers: A Novel
A twisty psychological thriller about a daughter unraveling dark family secrets after her bestselling author mom’s death — mysterious letters lead her deep into betrayal, identity theft, and shocking revelations. 🖤
Love, Mom by Iliana Xander
A gripping YA thriller about a girl with no memory and a desperate search for truth as identities blur and secrets surface. 🖤 A tense, twisty read that pulls you in from page one—perfect for fans of suspense and mystery.
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
A chilling, unputdownable thriller about a realtor kidnapped during an open house who must survive captivity and piece her life back together afterward.
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
A twisty psychological thriller about a marriage on the edge—secrets, identity confusion, and eerie tension build to a shocking weekend getaway unraveling everything they thought they knew. 🖤 Soon being adapted into a Netflix series, so it’s perfect...
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Dark, twisty, and definitely not a light read. When a woman disappears, long-buried family secrets start coming to the surface. If you love psychological thrillers that keep getting darker, add this one to your list.
Pretty Girls: A Novel - Slaughter, Karin: Books
Devious, twisty, and full of secrets—you’ll be flying through this one.
The Last Mrs. Parrish: A Reese's Book Club Pick
Creepy, suspenseful, and one of those books you’ll want to discuss immediately after finishing!
Verity: Hoover, Colleen - Books
A gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the end! 🖤 Now being made into a movie, so read it before you see it on screen.
The Silent Patient - Michaelides, Alex: Books
Historical Fiction
A powerful, emotional story about courage, resilience, and the often-overlooked contributions of women in war. 🖤 Kristin Hannah captures heartbreak, hope, and the strength of sisterhood in a way that stays with you long after the last page. A must-r...
The Women by Kristin Hannah
A powerful, emotional historical story about two sisters fighting to survive and resist in Nazi‑occupied France. 🖤 Kristin Hannah’s prose brings courage, love, and sacrifice to life in a way that stays with you long after the last page — and it’s be...
The Nightingale: A Novel - Hannah, Kristin: Books
Two love stories separated by decades that slowly come together in a way you won’t see coming. Emotional, romantic, and perfect if you love stories within stories. LOVED THIS BOOK!
The Things We Leave Unfinished eBook
If you loved The Help, add this one to your list! Set in 1933 Mississippi, it’s a heartfelt story of friendship, sisterhood, resilience, and women navigating a difficult time in history. Historical fiction with characters you’ll really root for.
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
Fantasy
READ THIS SERIES! Even if you think fantasy isn’t your thing, you will be HOOKED!
Dragons, deadly trials, romance, and a heroine who absolutely refuses to quit. If you want a book that makes you say “just one more chapter” until 2 a.m., start here!
Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros | #1 NYT Bestselling Author
The second book in the Empyrean series brings even more danger, dragons, secrets, and that romance. If Fourth Wing hooked you, you’re going straight into this one.
Iron Flame (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 2)
The next chapter in the Empyrean series—more dragons, bigger stakes, shocking revelations, and plenty of tension. Definitely one for when you need a binge-worthy fantasy series.
Onyx Storm — Rebecca Yarros | #1 NYT Bestselling Author
Fiction
A warm, thoughtful story about friendship, community, faith, and finding meaning in ordinary life. A slower, more heartfelt read that feels like spending time with good people.
Theo of Golden: A Novel - Levi, Allen: Books
A weekend getaway, old friendships, complicated relationships, and plenty of Nantucket vibes. The perfect pick when you want an easy, summery escape.
The Five-Star Weekend: Hilderbrand, Elin - Books
First love, summer memories, and a second chance years later. If you love nostalgic summer romance with plenty of feelings, add this to your list.
Every Summer After
A powerful courtroom story that explores race, privilege, and difficult moral questions through multiple perspectives. Emotional and thought-provoking.
Small Great Things: A Novel: Picoult, Jodi
A complicated love story mixed with family, grief, secrets, and the consequences of choices made years ago. Emotional and very hard to put down.
Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
Two people meet on the same day every year, but there’s a lot more to their story than either of them realizes. A dramatic, emotional romance filled with secrets and unexpected turns.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
A complicated relationship between two people who agree to keep things casual—until feelings get involved.
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
A heartbreaking story of love, loss, friendship, and second chances. Have tissues ready for this one. 💔
The Last Letter: Yarros, Rebecca - Books
Mystery
A mysterious disappearance, a wealthy family, and secrets hiding beneath generations of privilege. Atmospheric, twisty, and perfect if you like literary mysteries.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
A love story with a supernatural twist. Strange, emotional, and definitely different from a typical romance.
Layla by Colleen Hoover