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my favorite books! 📚
29
items a mix of comfort reads, can’t put em down stories, and books that left me thinking long after the last page. these are the ones I’d hand to a friend in a heartbeat. 💜
Sections
7
literary fiction
romance
historical fiction
mystery / thrillers
non-fiction
fantasy
literary fiction
my first fredrik backman read and what a ride! not at all what I was expecting, but in a good way! check trigger warnings before reading!
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
I cried, and cried, and cried again!!! such a beautiful story, but it ripped my heart out. check out trigger warnings before reading this one!
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
fredrik backman is making his way into my top 3 favorite writers. I want to read all of his work! this one was a surprising 5 star read for me!
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
this one is popular for a reason! very very great read. check trigger warnings before reading!
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
I randomly picked up with this book and I am so glad I did! I couldn't put it down! the main character is really frustrating, but I still really enjoyed it!
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
this one is incredible on audio! I have never read huckleberry finn and I still really enjoyed this book!
James by Percival Everett
a hard read, but a necessary one :(
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
recommend on audio! it's set up more like a podcast or documentary, which took a little time for me to adjust to, but once I got into it, I loved it!
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
such an honest and raw story. I related to the main character more than I expected to but also learned from her!
Maame by Jessica George
romance
I don’t read as much romance these days since many of the stories start to feel repetitive, but these are my absolute favorite romance books!
this one had me giggling and kicking my feet while also tackling some real issues! I devoured this book in 2 days and could not get enough!
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
my favorite romance book! abby jimenez is by far by favorite romance writer!
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
read this if you wanna cry lol by far the saddest book I've ever read! I didn't really know where to categorize this one, but I think romance probably fits it best. check trigger warnings!
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
witty, charming, funny, and heartwarming!
The Good Part by Sophie Cousens
I did not expect to like this one as much as I did! a really solid romance read. I want to read the rest of the series!
Mile High by Liz Tomforde
I related to so much in this book! I adore it!
Happy Place by Emily Henry
this is the first book I read on my kindle! I really really loved it. It made me laugh out loud so much!
Funny Feelings by Tarah Dewitt
historical fiction
this was never a genre that I thought I would like, but kristin hannah has single handedly made me LOVE IT!
my all time favorite book! I cried for an hour when I finished this book. kristin hannah is an incredible writer. this book made me want to read everything she has ever written! check trigger warnings before reading!
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
I read this one after the nightingale and it was another 5 star read! check trigger warnings before reading!
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
this is my husband's favorite book, so I read it for him, and I'm glad I did! sooo interesting from beginning to end
11/22/63 by Stephen King
mystery / thrillers
the build up and switch up in this book is CRAZYYYY! one of my favorite thrillers!
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
my first freida mcfadden book and it lived up to the hype! INSANE twist and I could not put it down!
Never Lie by Freida McFadden
this one is so fun! I don't know that any other book has made me laugh out loud as much as this one
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
non-fiction
this book is a tell all from a former facebook executive and let me tell you, it was soooo eye opening
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams
recommend on audiobook because tom narrates it! absolutely worth the read if you are a harry potter fan!
Beyond the Wand: Magic & Mayhem by Tom Felton
HAILEY JAMES SCOTT WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!?! if you're a oth fan, def check this one out! I listened to it on audio because bethany narrates it!
Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!) by Bethany Joy Lenz
fantasy
listened to this one on audio and 10/10 recommend! such a fun but impactful read
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
I've seen so many mixed reviews on this one, but I personally LOVE it! top 3 book for me. check trigger warnings before reading!
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
sci-fi
do yourself a favor and listen to the audiobook. the best audio book I've ever listened to!
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
if you are a hunger games fan and have not read this book yet, DO IT NOW!! it is my second favorite in the series behind the original hunger games!
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins