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Books you will remember for life
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items If you are ever stuck in a rut and want to read but can’t find what to sink your teeth into, this is it. I’ve read a lot and these are my top recommendations that tell stories of love, of bravery, of self-discovery and everything in between. Enjoy!!!
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If you want a dip into romance…
If you want a dip into the psychological…
If you want a dip into romance…
these are if you just want a simple, corny and sweet read. they’ve always been super quick and easy and never disappoint!
I read this on holiday in spain with my family in 5 days. It was not only insanely easy to read but super juicy and sexy hehe and overall super sweet. May or may not have cried!
Beach Read by Emily Henry 🫶🏻
One of the best aesthetics in a book i’ve read. it’s sultry. It’s mysterious. It’s sexy and it’s messy. NEVER boring and makes me want to move to NYC more than ever
Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors 🚬
A beautiful story of innocent love and growth through the years but also of self love. I read it at a very important time in my life and i will never forget the mark it left on me.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 🌾
A summer romance in italy soaked in the innocence of youth in the 80s. The perfect summer read if you want a truly poetic romance and coming of age in one.
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman 🍑
Another fabulous summer read with intricately crafted characters. Each different point of view gives a beautiful story of love and pain and everything in between. I was truly transported to a Malibu beach in the 70s while reading and I will never for...
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 🏄🏽♀️
If you want a dip into the psychological…
A book truly rich in mystery and lies and palpable emotion. It tackles difficult issues on race and love in a powerful manner and opened my eyes to so much. If you like a good twist this is great!
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng 🌙
A story drenched in drama and sorrow that showcases all of the mess of a new era in America. The characters are crafted masterfully and the aesthetic is perfection.
A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams 👩🏼❤️💋👨🏻
A rich, dark and allusive novel that entrances from the very start. Each character is beautifully written and it will make you want to move to a British boarding school as soon as you can.
The Secret History by Donna Tart 📖
The best aesthetic of a book ever. Mystery envelopes this book and the girls are described with such beautiful poetry. Each setting description is rich and unique and the atmosphere is one of heavy solemn yet splendour. This will be stuck in your hea...
The Virgin Suicides by Jeff Eugenides 🕯️
A classic character analysis into a relationship built on pain and mistrust. The setting of America is potent and oppressive. Truly devastating and the characters are engraved in my mind.
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates 👫🏼