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Bookshelf Picks: Favorites + Unread Impulse Buys I Still Stand By 📚

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Tiffany

Welcome to my bookshelf in list form! Most of these I’ve read, some I’ve started, and others? Still waiting for their moment. But every book here earned its spot for a reason: the hype, the cover, the author, the story, or just the vibe. If you love ...

I liked the movie growing up. But after I read this book, I may never watch the movie again because the book is 10x better. The character development of the father made the end heartbreaking. AND the book had a completely different (much better) endi...

The Shining by Stephen King, Paperback

Two childhood friends who grew up in NW London lives go down different paths as they get older and have families of their own. I read this book in grad school, and loved how seen I felt after reading about the two female protagonists. I love Zadie Sm...

NW: A Novel - Smith, Zadie: Books

What if the New York City boroughs were superheroes that had to come together to fight a villain? I’m currently reading this and enjoying it. Will let you know my thoughts.

The City We Became: A Novel by N. K. Jemisin

I’ve ❤️ Nikki Giovanni since middle school—so much so that a friend gifted me this book for being in her bridal party.

The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni 1968-1998

I took this off my Dad’s bookshelf and have been meaning to read it even before Moore became Maryland’s first Black governor. It’s still on my “read” list.

The Work: Searching for a Life That Matters

The show on HBO was amazing—so I had to get the book.

Lovecraft Country: A Novel: Ruff, Matt

I grew up watching a lot of horror movies with my mom, and then one day realized I never read horror books. So four years ago I started reading the “The Shining”, and loved it. So I wanted to start the habit of reading a haunted house book once a yea...

Lock Every Door: A Novel: Sager, Riley - Books

I read “Girl Boss” almost 7-8 years ago. It was probably the third memoir I had read by choice. Even though I’m not a fashionista or big on the fashion industry, I enjoyed this book and hearing the Sophia Amoruso experience.

GIRLBOSS: Amoruso, Sophia: 9781591847939

I read this back when it first came out, when I was still a Grey’s Anatomy fan. And I really enjoyed the book and hearing how Rhimes chose to push herself out of her comfort zone. It definitely inspired me being I want to write for television and mov...

Year of Yes: Dance It Out & Be Yourself

This is one of those books I haven’t finished, but think about all the time.

Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transform

This is one of the most acclaimed books. It’s on my shelf, half-read, and I still recommend it—especially if you need guidance on how to build connection with people.

How to Win Friends & Influence People

I forget if I bought this or if it was a gift, but I had been wanting to read Bell Hooks for a while. Will be reading this soon.

Salvation: Black People and Love by bell hooks

An anthology of Afrofuturism short stories. I bought this at a writer’s event I attended in early 2025, and some of the authors were there to sign my book. Can’t wait to read this.

Spacefunk! - Books

This is a book of poems written by an author I’m proud to call a friend. Had to share because I love the central theme behind the book: things can be more than one thing at the same time. You can also read this book from front to back or vice versa!

Double Exposure

I recently attended a writers conference and had the pleasure of meeting this author and hearing he speak on a panel about fantasy and paranormal romance. I haven’t read romance in a while and wanted to support a fellow writer. Can’t wait to check th...

Third Street Conjure Boys: Jinx - Kindle

I attended a book talk and signing for this latest book from Zadie Smith. I was so excited to just meet Zadie, and she was generous enough to sign all the books I have of hers (except for NW, which I could find in my house before leaving for the even...

The Fraud: A Novel - Smith, Zadie: Books