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The Best TBR for a Slow Reader (Like Me)
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items If you’re just getting back into reading, trying to explore new genres, or just need a random book to add to your TBR, this list is for you. I’m a reader of every genre from action thriller to sappy, cheesy romance to bone-chilling horror to comedic ...
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BookTok Books that are ACTUALLY Good
“Book to Screen” That You’ll Actually Enjoy
PLOT TWIST ‼️
Easy Reads (But So Good!)
For the Fall Girlies
My Shameless Basic Bitch Romance Recs
BookTok Books that are ACTUALLY Good
These recs probably don’t require me to preface with “hear me out” but HEAR ME OUT don’t skip these works of art just because they’re basic!
I usually don’t read the most popular BookTok books but it completely lived up to the hype. Great message and unique plot.
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
This is the first romance book I ever read and I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time I was reading it. Perfect combo of humor and romance but realistic.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
This is my favorite book of the entire year. Incredibly unique and romantic plot with an element of fantasy that feels magical and not cringey.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
“Book to Screen” That You’ll Actually Enjoy
Husband won’t read a book with you? Watch the movie together afterwards instead. Genius.
HEAR ME OUT! Don’t sleep on your grandparents’ bookshelf! I’m a person who hates history and art but it was so interesting to see the integration of real world art and architecture into this book packed with action. I was on the edge of my seat readi...
Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon) by Dan Brown
Super interesting character perspective. One of the first books where I had to learn how to trust a character when the author deliberately makes you feel a certain way in the beginning.
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
This book has one of the best screen adaptations. The script of the Prime Video show follows the book almost word for word!
Reacher: Killing Floor by Lee Child
This was my first Janet Evanovich book and I was pleasantly surprised. I’m always hesitant about books recommended to me by my grandparents but this one was witty and the plot felt original with a little hint of closed door romance.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
This book had me on the edge of my seat and the movie was just as good! Could also fit in the Plot Twist section!
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Honestly my heart is racing just thinking about this book. If you love creepy folklore this is for you. I got the chills multiple times while reading. The movie is also AMAZING and gave me nightmares.
The Watchers by A.M. Shine
PLOT TWIST ‼️
As someone who always guesses the plot twists in movies and books, I can confidently say these books have the most unexpected plot twists.
I know… basic BookTok recommendation. But if you haven’t read it you really should. It isn’t your basic Freida McFadden with the same old repetitive plot twist.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
I’m the type of person who can always guess a plot twist halfway through a book and I did not see this plot twist coming.
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Easy Reads (But So Good!)
It’s okay I have a middle school reading level too.
This is THE book that got me back into reading. I’m the slowest reader I’ve ever met (I could take an entire month to read 300 pages) and I read this in 2 days. On the edge of my seat the entire time.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
For the Fall Girlies
Everything from cutesy Gilmore Girls romance to comedic thriller to “I won’t be sleeping tonight”
This book was not what I expected at all but in the best way. If you love humor mixed with horror this book is for you.
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
If the author’s last name being Gilmore doesn’t immediately make you buy this book I don’t know what to tell you. Perfect cutesy fall Gilmore Girl vibes.
The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
This book messed me up for a long, long time. Perfect mixture between child abduction and paranormal activity that makes you constantly wonder what kind of evil is actually at play. Eerily realistic to the point where I was checking my locks multiple...
The Whisper Man by Alex North
My Shameless Basic Bitch Romance Recs
Everyone has read them except you… and you need to.
Perfect realistic college romance with the perfect amount of 🌶️
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
I shouldn’t say what I liked about this one… 🌶️
Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose, Elliott
If you love banter this is the cheesy romance book for you. I laughed out loud multiple times.
Beach Read by Emily Henry
Protective bodyguard? Say less.
Twisted Games (Twisted, 2) by Ana Huang