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Books That Stole My Heart (and Sleep)
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Nicole Dively
Whether you're looking for a heart pounding thriller, a cozy feel good story, or a mind blowing fantasy, this list has something for every book lover. These are the books that have kept me hooked, made me feel all the emotions, and stayed with me lon...
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Romance
 
Fairytale Fantasy
 
Memoirs
 
Science Fiction

Romance

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good romance that makes me swoon, smile, or straight up cry. This list has all the love stories that stuck with me whether it’s sweet, angsty, steamy, or just full of that chef’s kiss tension. If you’re looking for...

 
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This was a mystery, romance novel that took tons of twists and unexpected turns!
The Return by Nicholas Sparks, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
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I first discovered this from the movie that came out on Netflix and well lets just say this book doesn't disappoint either!
365 Days: A Novel by Blanka Lipinska, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
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This is the 2nd book of the 365 days series and this book tells more about Laura's POV!
This Day: A Novel by Blanka Lipinska, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
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This book is one of those books that completely pulls you in. Part coming of age, part murder mystery, and all kinds of emotional. It follows Kya, the so called "Marsh Girl," who’s grown up alone in the wild, but when a murder shakes her small town, ...
Where the Crawdads Sing: Delia Owens - Barnes & Noble
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This book starts off as a sweet love story but quickly turns into a chilling thriller. It’s about a woman who finds love again after loss, but just when things seem perfect she realizes someone isn’t who they seem and danger is closer than she ever i...
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
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This series is the perfect mix of small town charm, steamy romance, and lol moments. Each book follows a different couple with plenty of tension, swoon worthy moments, and a bit of mystery to keep things interesting. If you love grumpy/sunshine dynam...
The Knockemout Series by Lucy Score | Barnes & Noble
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This book is an emotional, small town romance about a former soldier battling his past and the woman who’s always been just out of reach. With deep family tensions, forbidden love, and heart wrenching twists, this story will have you hooked from the ...
Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
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Worth every tear! Every gasp! Every lost hour of sleep… this story is one NOT to be missed. It is emotional, heart warming, sexy, raw, heart breaking… This book has everything!
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
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Fairytale Fantasy

If you’re like me and grew up loving Disney movies then you get the magic of a good fairytale fantasy. The enchanted worlds, the epic love stories, the heroes (and villains!) that stick with you.. I can’t get enough! Whether it’s a fresh spin on a cl...

 
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This tells about Ursula's backstory and her relationship with King Triton!
Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch Barnes & Noble
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This is a prequel to the Beauty & The Beast movie. Showing how the Prince came to be the Beast he was in the movie. Everyone isn't how they seem sometimes!
The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains Series #2)
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If you are a huge Harry Potter lover like I am you will love the books even more than the movies! There's so much more detail in these books than what they put into the movies sometimes.
Harry Potter Books 1-7 Special Edition Boxed Set - Barnes & Noble
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Memoirs

There’s something about reading someone’s real life story that just hits different. Whether it’s inspiring, heartbreaking, hilarious, or all of the above, these memoirs made me feel something. I love getting a glimpse into people’s lives.. the good, ...

 
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This memoir was so good and eye opening. I watched Jennette on iCarly growing up and you would have never knew she was going through this!
I'm Glad My Mom Died | Hardcover - Barnes & Noble
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We all know Britney has not had it easy growing up but in this memoir she gets to tell her story! I feel everyone should read this book!
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®
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Science Fiction

I love a good story that makes me question everything about what’s possible, what’s real, and where we might be headed. Whether it’s mind bending time travel, high tech dystopias, or epic space adventures, these sci fi books completely pulled me in. ...

 
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Katniss Everdeen ends up taking her sister's place in something called “The Hunger Games”. She is forced to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
The Hunger Games Trilogy | Paperback - Barnes & Noble
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