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Books I've read in 2026

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A curated archive of every book I’ve read in 2026 — from unforgettable fiction and thought-provoking nonfiction to surprise favorites and late-night impulse reads. This list tracks my reading journey throughout the year, including ratings, reflection...
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popular reads

these were books I read for book club or was influenced by the social medias! 

 
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the book is an interesting take on humanity. it brought up ideas of if we have nothing, what then becomes important? what are we willing to put up with in sharing space with other people of varying ages, and what norms are created in that sheltered s...
I Who Have Never Known Men
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Fiction I couldn't put down!

The fiction books that consumed my life for a few days. Fast-paced, immersive, emotional, and impossible to stop reading once I started.

 
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okay LOVED THIS BOOK!! the world building around the direwolves and the bonded families/warriors immediately captured my attention. the mystery and societal fascination surrounding it all held by those who lived outside of the bonded city and how tha...
Dire Bound (The Wolves of Ruin Book 1)
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so. much. happened in this book! loved it! while the plot clearly progressed the story, i think we also learned a lot about the characters motives and values that influenced their actions in book one. the characters were all very enjoyable. i even en...
Crown of Midnight
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i read this third because my book club told me too. i definitely am glad i did! celaena was kind of insufferable the first story, i was annoyed, and knew i’d be even more annoyed with her had that been my first introduction to her story. i think the ...
The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas
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this books was SOO GOOD!! action packed, i couldn’t put it down!
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass Book 3)
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Queen of Shadows was wonderful! Loved the witches and the mutliple view points featured by all the characters that build a dynamic world
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass Book 4)
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I LOVED IT!! the fighting, the relationships, the courage. it was a beautiful book!
Empire of Storms (Throne Of Glass Series Book 5)
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Thrillers

I LOVE a good thriller! They are captivatingly creepy and it always blows my mind how the author builds the story and the characters.

 
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this was my first ever law themed thriller and it’s def got me thinking about attorneys and judges a little bit differently now 👀 hehe the story is told from both madison’s point of view (the intern) and kathryn’s point of view (the judge she’s work...
The Intern: A Novel
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Nonfiction

I enjoy nonfiction audiobooks as they are easier for me to pay attention to compared to fiction audiobooks

 
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i love that john green narrates his own book. i find him a very strong narrator, and am a fan of his crash course videos. i found myself going “oooh” and “ah so that’s why…” while listening to this book. i wasn’t sure what to expect going into it as ...
Everything Is Tuberculosis: History & Persistence
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interesting and engaging to listen to! the audiobook is narrated by the author herself, and so it’s nice to hear the excitement and joy in her own voice as she shares her book. i thought the sociology and psychology behind why and how people become “...
Disney Adults: Exploring & Falling In Love
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such a heartbreaking story of a families abuse by their matriarch. it’s so sad when people take advantage of their position of trust. this book incorporates the LSD church, and the positive and negative sides of it. the author is strong in her faith,...
The House of My Mother: Daughter's Quest
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this book was a deep dive into how my generation and ones after me have been affected by growing up with social media and technology such as computers and smart phones. it gave me lots of pauses and insight into how i want to raise a family one day, ...
The Anxious Generation: Childhood Rewiring & Mental Illness
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