these books, whether they shaped my childhood, or I just find delight in them, are so good they're worth reading twice. I always try to buy secondhand book when I can, and that is how i stumbled upon most of these.
Sections
5
Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Dystopian
18+
Fantasy
I think fantasy unlocks a certain feeling in everyone
This is an amazing fantasy series that i love, and you should definitely check it out. It really takes a dive into fantasy and potrays it so nicely
A Court of Thorns and Roses
this is another series that is seriously written so well. It's definitely for a more mature audience and has great steaminess to it
Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout
this series is highly addictive and so wonderfully written.
The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros
Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction is sometimes labeled as boring, but I beg to differ.
This book is extremely eye opening and a great read overall
The Warmth of Other Suns: America's Migration
this book is amazing, and so is the movie adaptation, but i highly recommend the book
Hidden Figures: The American Dream & Untold Story
I dont usually recommend self-help books, but this one truly is great for those with anxiety and helps with improvment
Don't Believe Everything You Think
Fiction
Such a wide category, but these are my favorites.
this book is an amazing work of fiction and I love to re-read it.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
WOW this series is just so perfect and i love everything about it
The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden
I do NOT wish to give any credit to JK Rowling but Harry Potter shaped my childhood and the books are truly worth it.
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
Dystopian
Dystopian novels are my favorite to re-read and immerse my self in.
yes, we all read this in middle school but it is honestly such a good book.
The Giver by Lois Lowry, Paperback
the hunger games is WOW! The mind Suzanne Collins has is amazing. Not only the trilogy but Sunrise on the Reaping and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as well.
The Hunger Games Trilogy
I know this is also a tv series, but this book is a wonderful look into women's ongoing suffering and beautifully depicts emotions surrounding it
The Handmaid's Tale
18+
Books that are spicy (with heat indicators)
🌶️ Lvl: 5/5 i had to put this one down many times. Its for the girls with daddy issues IYKYK
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas, Paperback
🌶️ Lvl: 2/5 This book has mixed reviews and to me its kind of vanilla, and takes a while to read, but overall very good
Kiss of the Basilisk (Deluxe Edition): A Split or Swallow Novel
🌶️ Lvl: 4/5 Another one for the girls with Daddy issues, Next door neighbors, and so so many fantatsies.
The Worst Kept Secret by Q. B. Tyler, Paperback
🌶️ Lvl: 5/5 This book is age gap (FORBIDDEN IK) scandaloussss but so freaking good yall
Power : Special Edition by Cassandra Robbins
🌶️ Lvl: 1/5 Theres sexual action in here but not vivid, its meh kind of but great for beginners or fluff people
