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Incredible Books I Wish I Could Read Again for the First Time
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items Whether you're after emotionally wrecking love stories, heart-stopping thrillers, or immersive fantasy worlds, this list includes something for every reader. I'm so jealous if you get to pick up any of these books for the first time!
Though it’s fiction, Evelyn feels like a real-life Hollywood legend. I found myself wishing I could read old articles about her, follow her career, and dive even deeper into her story.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
If you’ve been missing Gossip Girl, Magnolia Parks is the fix you didn’t know you needed. Imagine Chuck and Blair in London — all the drama, designer fashion, and complicated love.
Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
If you’ve been on the fence because fantasy isn’t typically your thing — I was the same — but this one seriously converted me. I already can’t wait for the next instalment.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
It’s raw, heartbreaking, and beautifully written. Honestly, it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read, and I know it will stay with me for a long, long time. Absolutely exceptional.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
A Little Life is one of the most heartbreaking, emotionally intense books I’ve ever read. It’s beautifully written but filled with tragedy after tragedy, so definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
I went into this book knowing little about the plot, just that it was set in rural Ireland. What I didn’t expect was how deeply it would resonate.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Wow. I’m not typically a fan of historical fiction, but this book completely blew me away. It's a raw and powerful tale of love, loss, and the harrowing realities of war and its aftermath.
In Memoriam by Alice Winn
Calling Shuggie Bain a masterpiece might sound dramatic, but honestly, it’s hard not to. Shuggie, the sassy yet heart-wrenching protagonist, had me laughing one moment and tearing up the next.
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
Even though this is a book about gaming, it’s also about love, relationships, grief, disability, communication, success and fame. A truly exceptional book that I would recommend to anyone, no matter if you’re into the world of gaming or not.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Happy Place has officially claimed the top spot in my Emily Henry rankings. With each new release, her books just seem to get better, and this one truly stands out.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
I read this book in the space of two days, maybe a little less. I had seen the TV show and heard the book was very similar, if not identical to the show.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
I devoured The Housemaid in just 48 hours – I honestly couldn’t put it down. If I hadn’t had work, I probably would have read the whole thing in one sitting!
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Obsessed. That’s the simplest way to describe my feelings for this book. It might’ve taken 100 pages for the two main characters to finally kiss, but trust me, it was so worth the wait.
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
A beautiful and tragic love story, I couldn’t put this down. I may have also shed a tear or two (which if you know me, you’ll know is very unlike me).
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Verity is in a completely different realm to the usual Colleen Hoover books I’ve read. I struggled to put this down, reading it in 48 hours.
Verity by Colleen Hoover