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Stories That Stay With You Long After
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items Stories That Stay With You Long After is my personal collection of unforgettable reads—books that didn’t just entertain me but left a lasting impression on my heart and mind. After exploring countless genres—from gripping mysteries and magical fantas...
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romance
mistery
fiction
classics
thrillers
romance
Fall headfirst into love with these heartfelt, swoon-worthy stories. From sweet sparks to passionate flames, these romances will make your heart race.
there is nothing to say you need to read it,trust me
Falls Boys
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Setting, story, plot etc. very far from our lives but we abandon ourselves to it with great pleasure
Where the Crawdads Sing Highly Rated DELIA OWENS
If He Had Been With Me was a poignant story which I devoured in one sitting. It’s a story which deals with issues of friendship, first loves and family in the most raw and intense way I have come across in a long time. It was a story which I knew how...
If He Had Been with Me
Pros: Loveable characters Comforting Read Great escape (I would so live in this town if I could) It made me really want to read the other books in the series Had me feeling all the emotions! Cons: Very unrealistic (I don't think that's too much of a bad thing, though...) The ending felt slightly rushed Sometimes cringey dialogue
Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout Book 1)
Third time reading this book to further confirm that Liz Tomforde is the best shot bc she does not miss. Zander’s and Stevie are an amazing couple with killer chemistry. The book is not rushed and doesn’t feel forced and has amazing character develop...
Mile High (Windy City Series Book 1)
This is the perfect beach read.I loved how nostalgic it was. I was transported back to 2001 where my summers were endless and my only care in the world was going back to school. This book brought back so many feelings that you forgot about: first lov...
Every Summer After
OMG, this book was literally the best! It was super fast-paced and kept me hooked the whole time. Set on an island, it’s the perfect beach read. And the plot twist at the end? Total heart-stopper! You'll be thinking about it for hours. This is defini...
We Were Liars
tropes: -fake dating -hurt/comfort -hockey player/singer -banter -he “fixed” her when she was “broken” -one bed - who did this to you? spicy: 3.5🌶️
The Deal - (Off-Campus) by Elle Kennedy
Read this book in 2 days, I was glued to it.
Every Last Word
mistery
Get ready to solve puzzles and uncover secrets with these gripping mysteries. Twists, turns, and suspense await on every page.
"Verity" by Colleen Hoover is for me her best book because I can't put it away when I started reading it and maybe it not what she usually writes but it still awesome.
Verity by Colleen Hoover
I really enjoyed this book, lots of plot changes that keep you guess what’s going to happen next! Great read overall!
Dead Girls Can't Tell Secrets
I LOVE THIS BOOK! I thought about this book when I wasn’t reading it, my mind would wonder about what would happen next and what the final scene would entail. It was an easy read and I didn’t want it to be over.
The Paris Apartment - Lucy Foley
the beginning was a bit slow and boring but as I read more and more it started to be more and more interesting
Five Survive
This book is seriously addictive! Totally not what I expected. A must-read for anyone into murder mysteries, especially if you're into young adult stuff.
The Obsession
The story was great in this book. It is a fast started and gets very interesting along the story. The twists and turns of this one were great because you never know WHO was the real killer until the end. Great way of crafting a story. I read this who...
They All Had A Reason: A rumor. A secret. A lie.
loved the show but even more the book
One of Us Is Lying
this is fascinating murder mistery. just perfect ;)
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
fiction
Dive into worlds both familiar and fantastical with these captivating fiction picks. Each story offers a unique escape and something to think about.
A celebration of scientific ingenuity and man's unfailing spirit to survive, The Martian left me astounded and exhilarated. It made me laugh, think, and hope, and along the way, it captured my imagination and my heart.
The Martian a book by Andy Weir
It has a great concept, well defined characters and unique concepts.
The Secret Fire
Another thing I wasn’t sure would work is the suspense and action, but Illuminae had me hooked all the way through.Illuminae is told in an epistolary style through a mix of interviews, reports, emails, diary entries and more. This makes it a unique r...
Illuminae a book by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman
Shadow and Bone" by Leigh Bardugo is a captivating fantasy novel with intricate world-building, compelling characters, and a gripping storyline that explores themes of power and identity.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
If you're tired of young adult chosen one main characters here's the story about extras. It's fun, convincing and realistic despite all the world-saving happening in a background. What was meant to be a sort of parody turned out to be very good psych...
The Rest of Us Just Live Here a book by Patrick Ness
It is similar to The Wrath and the Dawn, but for me this one is better.
A Thousand Nights a book by E. K. Johnston
"The Cruel Prince" is an exhilarating and dark fantasy novel that will keep you hooked until the very last page. Also this is the first book in the series.
The Cruel Prince: Book 1
Patrick Ness is an amazing author, and this trilogy has to be some of my favourite books he's ever written.
The Knife of Never Letting Go: With Bonus Short Story a book by Patrick Ness
classics
Timeless tales that have shaped literature and continue to inspire. Discover the stories that everyone should read at least once.
The best of the Bertie and Jeeves novels by Wodehouse, the 20th century master of the light comic novel. Intricate plotting and brilliant command of English prose.
The Code Of The Woosters a book by P.G. Wodehouse.
Little Women is a timeless classic.
Little Women (Bantam Classics)
For me, this book falls into the category of human behavior, struggles, and experiences that I want to read about. It’s fiction but reflects the times, namely how appallingly white people treated black people, especially women, in the first half of t...
The Color Purple: A Novel
Chosen for all the questions it raises about consequences and taking responsibility for your actions; nature versus nurture; the value of friendship. I could go on.
Frankenstein (The Penguin English Library)
The greatest, most scathing dissection of the hollowness at the heart of the American dream. Hypnotic, tragic, both of its time and completely relevant.
The Great Gatsby a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Donna Tartt's book follows a clique of smart, attractive students at an elite university and an outsider who finds himself forced to conceal a dark secret. A gripping and tense read.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Waterstones
thrillers
Hold your breath and turn the pages fast with these edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Danger, suspense, and adrenaline are guaranteed.
This sorry kept you on your toes. I didn't want to put the book down.Loved the main character. Loved the twist at the end.
The Girl on the Bus (The Leighton Jones Mysteries)
A book about a serial killer can be fun, especially with dark humor and short, three-page chapters that keep you engaged. The relatable characters and suspenseful moments add to the investment in the story, though the open-ended character motivations...
My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel
I highly recommend "The Silent Patient" to anyone looking for a page-turning thriller that will keep them guessing until the very end, I am personally a big fan of psychological trillers.
The Silent Patient
"The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything from start to finish. With its intricate plot, complex characters, and constant twists, it demands to be read in one sitting. The book delve...
The Housemaid