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books that made me feel something
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items I'm REALLY picky when it comes to books as a busy student with many things going on in my life. These books are reads that you can fly through when you need to feel a little something and a break from the busy, messed-up world.
Sections
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romance
dystopian fiction
social & behavioral nonfiction
romance
LGBTQIA+ love stories, forbidden love, and romances that make my heart skip a beat
This book is MY FAVORITE book of all time! It's a quick read and a heart-wrenching love story for the holidays 🌈 It's so so memorable and I just cannot recommend this novel enough
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Paperback
Twilight is an iconic read! This might just be my opinion but the best time to read this series is during the holiday season!
Twilight (20th Anniversary Edition) by Stephenie Meyer, Paperback
This is a FAST read with a CRAZY plot twist! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book but it was a fun, wild ride!
One True Loves: A Novel: Reid, Taylor Jenkins
dystopian fiction
my fav dystopian “fiction” novels that make my little liberal heart feel seen
This book was amazing! It's written to vividly and had me on the edge of my seat for its entirety. 10/10 (Then go watch the movie!)
The Long Walk: King, Stephen: 9781501144264
This is a great book for teens and adults! It's an easy, invigorating read with application to the real world that is helpful for young people trying to make sense of the world and their own purpose in it.
Fahrenheit 451: Ray Bradbury: 9781451673319
This is an iconic dystopian fiction series with real-world application, thought-provoking dialogue, and just an absolutely unforgettable story.
The Hunger Games (Book 1) - Suzanne Collins
social & behavioral nonfiction
books that I ALWAYS recommend both to social work and non social work folks
This book truly changed my life. As a social work student it gave me perspectives of the work I would have otherwise never gained. As a human, it was a raw and terrifying look into the human mind, trauma, and how healing is possible even in what seem...
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: Stories
This book is a stunning look at the experience of immigrants and refugees, drawing on narrative writing to illustrate what it is truly like to make the sacrifice that many immigrants make for what they hope is a better future. HIGHLY recommend!
The Devil's Highway: A True Story by Urrea
Ugh, I read this when I was like 16 and it was so insightful (shoutout to my world history teacher Ms. Yaqub). It is a beautiful portrayal of the war, devastation, love, and culture of the middle-east. HIGHLY recommend now more than ever before.
The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew & Middle East
Wow! This story completely changed my perspective on adoption and the child-welfare services in the United States. This is a MUST-read for social workers and for anyone considering adoption.
We Were Once a Family: Love, Death & Child Removal