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You Must Read These Books
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items Calling all book lovers! Whether you're a page-turner addict or a cozy night-in reader, this list is for you. These are books that made me feel, think, cry (a little), and stay up way too late.
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Perfect for fans of emotional love stories, tough choices, and second chances.
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Glitz, secrets, and heartbreak. Dive into old Hollywood with Evelyn as she finally tells the truth about her legendary life. Irresistible storytelling and unforgettable characters.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel: Reid, Taylor Jenkins
A group of witty retirees in a quiet retirement village solve cold cases — until a real murder happens. Clever, charming, and surprisingly emotional. Think cozy mystery with heart.
A Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Alicia Berenson had the perfect life — a famous painter married to a successful fashion photographer. Until one night, she shoots him five times in the face... and never speaks another word. Now institutionalized and silent, Alicia becomes the obsess...
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Ten years after her teenage daughter disappears, a mother meets a new man — whose daughter looks eerily familiar. Emotional, layered, and gripping.
Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
On the surface, Jack and Grace are the perfect couple — but their secrets run terrifyingly deep. A fast-paced, chilling thriller about appearances and control.
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Two college soulmates reconnect after 15 years apart — thanks to a Craigslist missed connection ad. A story of timing, missed chances, and rediscovered love.
Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino
A childhood friendship turns into first love — and years later, fate brings them back together. Soft, nostalgic, and full of feels.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
It’s suspenseful, twisted, and emotionally intense. Not your typical Colleen Hoover romance — this one’s for fans of dark thrillers and unreliable narrators.
Verity by Colleen Hoover
A tense psychological thriller set in a world where healing and manipulation go hand in hand. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Sharp Objects.
The Clinic by Cate Quinn
A gripping, twisty thriller with a supernatural edge — and actual illustrations that pull you deeper into the mystery. You’ll race to the end wondering what’s real, what’s imagined, and who you can trust.
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak
💬 Think: true crime meets ghost story with complex female characters and a chilling undercurrent.
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
This series is a wild ride — visceral, emotionally charged, and somewhat ruthless. It isn’t light; it demands engagement. But if you can go there, it delivers a lot: great character conflict, heart‑pounding suspense, moral ambiguity, and a romance th...
The Mind Fuxk Series