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Must reads of 2026
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Isabelle Balleza
Who needs GoodNotes when you have a Benable list? Here are my favorite books of all time, ranging from fantasy, classics, romance, etc.
2
The most wholesome, beautiful story ever. Everyone must read this, and then watch the 2019 film
Little Women: May Alcott, Louisa
One of the best love stories ever, Mr. Darcy is my forever crush.
Pride and Prejudice
An absolute heartbreaking read. If you're looking for a tear-jerker, here it is.
A Little Life
Once you get past the first book, it is straight golden. One of the best series' ever
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas - Goodreads
Plot twists like crazy. Sarah J Maas is the best
Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
I know that just about every body was forced to read this in high school, but it is truly good and great to remember
1984 Orwell, George
Again, you cannot go wrong with this
Animal Farm
Read this for fun, and it becomes the best read ever, trust me
Frankenstein
After watching the movie, it just makes the book so much better
People We Meet on Vacation: Henry, Emily
Anything by Emily Henry is golden
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Read this in sophomore year, let's just say it was amazing
The Bell Jar
My favorite book in high school, I could use a whole year right now
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
Kind of takes 2 reads for me to understand it, but once you do it is simply amazing
The Great Gatsby
Manacled is better (of course the original) but it's not a book so
Alchemised by SenLinYu
SO heartbreaking but altogether an amazing book
The Nightingale
Doomed romance
Normal People by Sally Rooney | Goodreads
OMG used to be my absolute favorite. So amazing
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets
Went on a huge Greek kick after this because it was so interesting
Circe
Actual heartbreak
The Song of Achilles
Dark academia? Say less
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
