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Best book Recommendations (based genres)
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RomComs
Romance
Sad romance/just sad books 💔
RomComs
A cute, easy to read romance that had me smiling the whole time. I loved the awkward situations, the unexpected friendship, and how the relationship slowly develops without feeling rushed
Funny Story - by Emily Henry (Hardcover)
One of those romances that feels so easy to get attached to. I loved the banter between the characters and how the relationship slowly goes from annoyance to something way deeper. It’s funny, emotional, and has that small town feeling without being o...
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The Hating Game is SO fun if you love enemies to lovers. I loved the constant tension and the way the characters are always trying to outdo each other while obviously having more feelings than they want to admit. The banter is probably my favorite pa...
The Hating Game - by Sally Thorne (Paperback)
This is a cute, funny, messy, and perfect when you want a romance that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
A Not So Meet Cute - (Cane Brothers) by Meghan Quinn ...
This is such a sweet romance, but it has way more emotional depth than I expected. I loved the chemistry between the characters and the whole idea of something that’s supposed to be temporary slowly becoming something neither of them can ignore
Just for the Summer: Jimenez, Abby
Such a cute, comforting book that made me want to run away to Italy for the summer. I loved the mix of romance, friendship
Love & Gelato (Hardcover) by Jenna Evans Welch
I’m drawn to books that can make me emotional without needing some huge dramatic plot, and this one is comforting. It honestly felt like a book I’d want to reread when I need something soft and meaningful.
Picking Daisies on Sundays - Books
Better Than the Movies is the perfect romcom if you love the kind of romance that makes you smile at the pages. I loved the banter, the awkward moments, and the slow realization that sometimes the person you least expect ends up being exactly who you...
Better Than the Movies - by Lynn Painter (Paperback)
Romance
I loved how emotional and complicated the relationships are, especially because the characters are figuring out who they are while trying to deal with their feelings. It has the perfect mix of romance, friendship, family, and jealousy
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy Books
Twisted Games is probably one of my favorites in the Twisted series because the tension is SO good. I loved the forbidden romance aspect and how complicated everything becomes when feelings start getting in the way. The characters have so much chemis...
Twisted Series by Ana Huang
Such a bittersweet romance. This book is so beautiful 100% recommend. I love the family romance and story of mistakes
Reminders of Him | Colleen Hoover Books | Bestsellers
The Off Campus series are SO addictive if you love college romances. I loved how every book gives you a new couple and a completely different relationship dynamic, while you still get to see the characters from the other books.
Elle Kennedy Off-Campus Series: Paperback Collection
Sad romance/just sad books 💔
A classic heartbreaking romance. Youll never get over this one once you read it.
The Fault In Our Stars - By John Green ( Hardcover )
This is a tearjerker. One of the first books i cried at 💔
All the Bright Places (Paperback) by Jennifer Niven - Books
Completely destroyed me emotionally. I loved how deeply the characters care about each other and how the story focuses on all the little moments that end up meaning so much. It’s sweet and heartbreaking at the same time, and I got so attached to the ...
A Thousand Boy Kisses - by Tillie Cole
For One More Day is such a bittersweet book that really makes you think about the people you love and the things you wish you could have said or done differently. I loved how emotional and meaningful the story feels without needing to be overly compl...
For One More Day by Mitch Albom
Such an emotional romance because it’s not just about falling in love but about growing up, losing someone you care about, and wondering what could have been.
Love And Other Words - By Christina Lauren ( Paperback )
I was absolutely heartbroken, but in a way that made the entire story feel even more meaningful.
Firefly Lane (Reprint) (Paperback) by Kristin Hannah
Absolutely broke my heart in the best way. I loved how much the characters made me feel and how the story shows that even the hardest seasons of life can still hold so much love, hope, and meaning.
A Thousand Tomorrows - by Karen Kingsbury (Paperback)
Made me feel SO many things at once. I loved how the story connects the past and present because it made the characters’ emotions feel so much deeper. I got really attached to the relationships and the little moments that slowly started to mean more ...
The Things We Leave Unfinished - by Rebecca Yarros (Paperback)
Such a simple but emotional read for me. I loved how it made me think about the little things in life that I usually take for granted. It’s bittersweet, meaningful, and honestly made me appreciate the people and things I love a little more.
If Cats Disappeared from the World: A Novel
I loved how it made me think about life, relationships, and what actually matters. Morrie’s perspective stayed with me, and I finished it feeling like I needed to slow down and appreciate the people I love more. It’s such a simple book, but the messa...
Tuesdays With Morrie (Reprint / Anniversary) (Paperback) ...
An absolutely heartbreaking historical story.
A Thousand Splendid Suns - by Khaled Hosseini ...
Very insightful book about the trauma and grief of 9/11
One Tuesday Morning - (9/11) by Karen Kingsbury ...
Had to read this for my history class and it was genuinely heartbreaking. It tells about the war of ww2
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque ...
Saddest book ive ever read about the holocaust during ww2. It is narrated by death.
The Book Thief
I cant relate to this book but it really made me feel something. I really recommend reading. I got really attached to her, so seeing her struggle for so long was genuinely hard to read.
Way I Used to Be (Reprint) (Paperback) (Amber Smith)