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Must read books - all of the books I would be willing to read again 📖
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items Thriller & Romance novels are my go to. If you enjoy either of these genres then you have to look at my list! I have the specific books with each author’s section and what type of genre they are listed below.
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Lisa Jewell
Freida McFadden
Riley Sager
Holly Jackson
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Carley Fortune
Lisa Jewell
Thriller - Her thriller novels are very different, but that makes them so much more interesting. Her first two novels listed below are my favorite thrillers ever.
My favorite thriller series ever. There’s two books to this.
The Family Upstairs - by Lisa Jewell (Paperback)
The second book to the series, I highly recommend I was obsessed reading these. It’s based on the same characters & their family.
The Family Remains - by Lisa Jewell (Paperback)
This book is insane. I was hooked throughout the entirety of it.
None of This Is True - by Lisa Jewell (Paperback)
Freida McFadden
Thriller - The person who got me into thrillers. Any of her novels get you completely hooked & you can’t get yourself to put them down.
If you’re into thrillers these are the first books to read. They all were so good. There’s a movie for the first one and they’re currently working on the second one. I highly recommend.
The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden
Once you read the first book, watch the movie!
The Housemaid (2025)
This book is an insane thriller. Definitely one of my favorite Freida books with the Housemaid series.
Never Lie - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
Another good Freida book. I recommend The Housemaids series and Never Lie first, but this is a good choice for after.
Ward D - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
This is similar to Ward D in a good way. I recommend this and Ward D after reading The Housemaid series & Never Lie.
The Inmate - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
This one’s so scary because it’s the most realistic out of all the stories. Read The Housemaid series & Never Lie before this one.
The Locked Door - by Freida McFadden (Paperback)
Riley Sager
Thriller - very popular author found recommendations through tik tok that made me interested in trying a new authors writing
This book is such a good one for the fall. This had me hooked all the way through. It’s about a girl who grew up in this house and has no memories from it. The father wrote a book on it claiming it was haunted.
Home Before Dark - by Riley Sager (Paperback)
Holly Jackson
Thriller - Not as freaky as some other thrillers, but just as interesting! One of her book series has a TV show on Netflix based on her books.
This is about a girl in high school doing a project on a girls death from their hometown reopening the case. It’s also on Netflix! Super good.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - by Holly Jackson ...
I like the 2nd book to the series better than the first! This time Pip’s best friends brother is missing. I highly recommend this series.
Good Girl, Bad Blood: Deluxe Edition - Books
The last book to the three book series. Great like the others! I still like the second the best, but if you’re looking for a series this is a good choice. This time the main character, Pip, is in danger.
As Good as Dead - (A Good Girl's Guide to Murder) by Holly Jackson
Once you finish reading each book, watch it on Netflix! The third season is not currently out, but books 1 & 2 are on here! It’s not exactly like the books & I think the books are better than the show, but it’s cool to watch afterwards.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Romance - The person who helped me find my way back to love reading books. I highly recommend any of the books I have listed below.
This book gets you hooked and you don’t want to stop reading until you make it to the end. This is probably her most popular book, but I think the others are just as special.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - by Taylor Jenkins ...
This book was moving. You experienced all the feelings. Taylor Jenkins Reid was the person who got me back into reading after all the boring high school books we were forced to read.
Forever, Interrupted - by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Paperback)
Another great Taylor Jenkins Reid book. I highly recommend reading it.
After I Do - by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Paperback)
This was one of my Taylor Jenkins Reid books. I was hooked reading this.
Maybe in Another Life - by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Paperback)
This book left a huge impression on me. I will never forget it. I highly recommend reading it.
One True Loves - by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Paperback)
I loved this book. I highly recommend reading it.
Malibu Rising - by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Paperback)
Carley Fortune
Romance - My favorite summer romance novels ever! You just can’t help, but fall in love with the characters and their story.
The first book to the two part series. These books get you hooked and you can’t put it down. Some of my favorite romance novels. Not to mention they’ve turned it into a TV show!
Every Summer After - by Carley Fortune (Paperback)
I’m obsessed with this book. This is the second book to the two part series. It reminds me of Funny Story. I would totally read this again.
One Golden Summer - by Carley Fortune (Paperback)
Emily Henry
Romance - Emily Henry had some of the best romance novels. Funny Story is by far the best!
This is my favorite romance novel ever. I would read it again. It’s so wholesome.
Funny Story - by Emily Henry (Paperback)
I am obsessed with this book! It’s so cute and I wouldn’t have guessed the ending when I started reading it. It is a mix of romance & has similarities with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
Great Big Beautiful Life: Reese's Book Club - by Emily ...
A nice summer read. It’s about a broken up couple having to pretend they’re together in front of their friends realizing they may still be in love. I recommend my other two recommendations before, but this is a good choice after.
Happy Place - by Emily Henry (Hardcover)
Abby Jimenez
Romance - These books help you escape reality and relax. I highly recommend any of the books listed below.
The first book to The Part of Your World Series. There are 3 books - all of which are amazing.
Part of Your World - by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
This is the second book to the Part of Your World Series.
(Part of Your World) by Abby Jimenez (Paperback)
This is the third book to the Part of Your World Series. I started reading this first and went backwards - the books are all intertwined bringing back characters.
Just for the Summer - by Abby Jimenez (Hardcover)
Italian Romance
The perfect books to read if you dream of visiting Italy or about to go on a trip to Italy.
I read this before traveling to Italy! It was a really good book that kept me interested.
A Postcard from Italy (Postcard #1) by Alex Brown
This was another novel that I read on my flight to Italy. There was never a time I was bored while reading this book.
That Month in Tuscany - by Inglath Cooper (Paperback)
Heidi McLaughlin
Romance - A great movie and book! There are numerous series based on Beaumont and all of their characters. It is never ending. If you like reading books where there are a ton of parts to a series these are the books to focus on.
This is such a good book. It is a large book series, so if you like the first one there’s numerous novels to read afterwards of all the different Beaumont characters.
Forever My Girl (The Beaumont Series Book 1) eBook
This is the movie to the book! Fun to watch after reading the book.
Watch Forever My Girl | Prime Video
One part of the book series!
The Beaumont Series (Books 1-3) - Heidi McLaughlin