my all time favorite, 6 star level reads. some left me staring at the wall for hours after finishing, some made cry (even on a reread), some had me reevaluating my life, and some just made me feel SO seen. would recommend to ANYONE 📚🧡🍂
I’ve never read a book that gut punched me like this one did, almost immediately. it is a beautiful portrayal of the resilience of women and how love in all forms can pull a person out of the most evil situations.
A Thousand Splendid Suns ☀️
showcases the complexities and powers of sisterhood
The Nightingale 🌿
simple, beautiful portrait of womanhood and humanity
I Who Have Never Known Men ❤️🔥
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a story about love, set in the darkest of times, narrated by an unexpected voice. I do cry literally every time I read this.
The Book Thief 📔
insane read about the transformative impact of education, and how the lack of it can leave you vulnerable to manipulation and ignorance
Educated: A Memoir 📚
the most influential young adult book ever. it is such a perfect encapsulation of how easy it is for privilege to get the better of us and how blatant discrimination and hate can become. I read Atticus Finch say “don’t judge a person until you walk a...
To Kill a Mockingbird 🇺🇸
beautiful memoir about a woman who grew up in an abusive household, in extreme poverty, and was able to make it out a better person. also highlights complex sibling relationships, which I’m a sucker for.
The Glass Castle🌄
the book that got me back into reading and has had my heart ever since. full of intrigue, packed with an interesting setting, and so much yearning.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo🎥
a literal hug in the form of a book. SO much heartfelt sincerity between these characters. I would die for all the weirdos in this story.
The House in the Cerulean Sea🐦🔥
complex, messy, character driven narratives for the win!! not a love story, but a story about love <3
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow📀
simply can’t have a soul book list without this heavy hitter. yes it’s the second in a series and yes it’s (technically) for children, but it belongs here okay?
