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A Curated Reading List | Stories That Stick With You 📚🤓
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items Books have a way of sticking with us long after we finish the last page. These are the titles that made me think differently, dream bigger, or simply lose myself in a story when I needed it most. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, personal growt...
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Romance & Relationships 💕
Thrillers, Suspense & Psychological Mysteries 🧠🧐
Self-Improvement, Creativity & Insight 💡🎨
Historical Fiction, True Crime & Powerful Memoirs 📖🗽
Romance & Relationships 💕
Stories about love, heartbreak, second chances, and finding yourself — whether through laughter, tears, or everything in between.
Every bit as good as the hype promised. Taylor Jenkins Reid delivers an unforgettable story that weaves the glamour of old Hollywood with emotional flashbacks and raw present-day confessions. I couldn’t put it down. 100% a must-read — especially befo...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sharp, funny, and full of heart. Delilah Green reluctantly returns to her hometown, only to find love where she least expects it. A gorgeous story about second chances, complicated family ties, and falling for someone when you least expect it.
Delilah Green Doesn't Care (Bright Falls, #1) by Ashley Herring Blake
Perfectionist Astrid Parker has everything planned — until life (and love) throws her a curveball. This story is witty, heartfelt, and a beautiful reminder that success doesn’t always look the way we expect. A slow-burn romance you’ll root for the en...
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail (Bright Falls, #2) by Ashley Herring Blake
Flirty, funny, and full of chaotic charm, Iris Kelly’s story proves that sometimes the best things happen when you let go of your own rules. A swoony, feel-good romance that rounds out the Bright Falls series perfectly.
Iris Kelly Doesn't Date (Bright Falls, #3) by Ashley Herring Blake
A beautifully layered story about new beginnings, complicated family ties, and second chances, all set against the backdrop of a wedding. Perfect for readers who love smart contemporary fiction with heart.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
A slow-burn, character-driven love story about patience, timing, and personal growth. Haley Cass writes characters you genuinely root for — a must-read if you love heartfelt romances that take their time.
Those Who Wait by Haley Cass
A charming, funny, and unexpectedly tender romance between an older woman and her best friend’s daughter. If you like smart, emotional rom-coms that break the usual molds, this one delivers.
Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner
A raw, emotional story about love, strength, and difficult choices. Colleen Hoover tackles sensitive topics with brutal honesty and unforgettable characters. A must-read for anyone who appreciates complex, messy love stories.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Thrillers, Suspense & Psychological Mysteries 🧠🧐
Twisty, heart-pounding reads that keep you guessing until the final page. If you love jaw-dropping plot twists and layered secrets, start here.
Dark, chilling, and packed with suspense — Jennifer McMahon weaves a haunting story about grief, guilt, and the secrets that tie people together. If you love atmospheric thrillers with emotional depth, this one will stick with you long after the fina...
The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon
Another fast-paced thriller from Frieda McFadden, this time about dark secrets between a former inmate and the woman who helped put him away. Twisty, intense, and packed with jaw-dropping reveals.
The Inmate by Frieda McFadden
The ultimate psychological thriller that redefined the genre. Gillian Flynn’s dark, razor-sharp writing and unforgettable characters make this story of marriage, lies, and media manipulation an absolute must-read.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Small town. Big secrets. Shari Lapena builds a chilling, fast-moving mystery where everyone has something to hide. If you love books that make you second-guess every character, you’ll fly through this one.
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena
A dark, addictive domestic thriller about secrets, betrayal, and what happens when the perfect life isn’t so perfect after all. One of those books you’ll tear through in a single sitting.
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
Twisty, fast-paced, and impossible to put down. This locked-room thriller unravels secret after secret in a snowed-in mansion — and just when you think you know what’s happening, McFadden flips the script again.
Never Lie by Frieda McFadden
One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read. A famous painter, a shocking act of violence, and a therapist determined to unravel the mystery — all leading to a jaw-dropping twist you won’t see coming.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
A gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final page. Charlie Donlea masterfully blends suspense, mystery, and emotional depth in this story of survival, scandal, and hidden truths.
Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea
Self-Improvement, Creativity & Insight 💡🎨
Books that challenge the way we think, work, and create — inspiring personal growth and new perspectives.
This is the book I recommend to anyone who wants to make real, lasting changes in their life. James Clear breaks down the science of habits into simple, actionable steps — no gimmicks, just real strategies that actually stick. I’ve applied so much fr...
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Why do some people succeed beyond all expectations? Malcolm Gladwell explores the hidden factors — culture, timing, opportunity — behind success stories. Thought-provoking and endlessly readable.
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Historical Fiction, True Crime & Powerful Memoirs 📖🗽
True crime meets historical nonfiction in this fascinating look at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair — and the chilling serial killer operating in its shadow. A brilliantly researched, cinematic read.
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed ...
A moving, powerful story about race, courage, and friendship in 1960s Mississippi. Kathryn Stockett balances serious themes with warmth and humor — a modern classic that’s impossible to forget.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett