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My favorite book recs
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items A running list of the books I can’t stop thinking about in 2025 — from twisty thrillers and heart-wrenching fiction to stories that had me staying up way too late. New favourites added as I go!
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Fantasy Fiction
Thriller Fiction
General Fiction
Fantasy Fiction
Sunrise on the Reaping pulled me right back into the world of Panem with fresh twists and emotional depth I didn’t expect. I loved how it expanded the lore while introducing complex new characters I couldn’t stop thinking about. I’d give it 4.5 stars...
Sunrise on the Reaping (A Hunger Games Novel) - Barnes & Noble
Thriller Fiction
A twisty, addictive thriller with serious Gone Girl vibes. When Millie takes a live-in job at the Winchester household, she thinks it’s her second chance—but behind the doors of this perfect home lie dark secrets. Fast-paced, bingeable, and full of j...
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Millie’s back—and so are the secrets. When she takes a new housekeeping job with a wealthy couple, she suspects something sinister is happening behind closed doors. A sequel that’s even darker, sharper, and more shocking than the first.
The Housemaid's Secret (B&N Exclusive Edition) - Barnes & Noble
The final chapter in the series delivers maximum suspense. Millie’s trying to live a normal life with her new family, but when strange things start happening in their new neighborhood, she’s pulled right back into danger. Twisty, tense, and impossibl...
The Housemaid Is Watching (B&N Exclusive Edition) - Barnes & Noble
Newlyweds snowed in at a remote house. A missing therapist. A past that refuses to stay buried. This locked-room thriller is packed with eerie atmosphere and WTF moments. Short, sharp, and perfect for one-sitting reads.
Never Lie by Freida McFadden, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
General Fiction
A haunting story exploring motherhood, identity, and womanhood through a surreal, poetic lens. O’Donnell’s writing is lyrical and thought-provoking—perfect if you love literary fiction with a touch of magic realism.
Nesting: A Novel by Roisín O'Donnell, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®
A single mother returns to her hometown to work as a prison nurse—only to discover her ex-boyfriend is now a convicted murderer under her care. Or is he? Dark, gripping, and full of psychological twists that keep you guessing until the final page.
The Inmate by Freida McFadden, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
A heartfelt and hilarious breakup novel told from the man’s perspective. Andy’s life is falling apart after his long-term girlfriend leaves him, and he’s trying to piece it back together—one awkward, relatable moment at a time. Equal parts charming, ...
Good Material (Read with Jenna Pick) by Dolly Alderton, Paperback