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2026 Reads that Stuck with Me
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items As in years past, I'm trying to read at least 100 books in 2026. There are bound to be some new favorites, some horrible ones and a couple in-between. I'll be recommending any of those new favorite reads or ones that I'd give at least a 4 (out of 5 s...
Sections
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Fiction (General)
History
Horror
Romance
Science Fiction
Fiction (General)
Books that don't fall into the Science Fiction, Romance or non-fiction categories
This book has gotten some divided opinions but I really enjoyed it (and binge-read it over the course of a day). It follows Natalie, a social media influencer who lives the life of a Trad Wife and seemingly has a perfect life. However, one day she wakes up in the 1800s and she tries to unravel what transpired.
Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke
Set in Korea in the late 18th century, this story follows Hyeon, the illegitimate daughter of a high-ranking official. At a time when there are few opportunities for women, she works as a nurse but becomes embroiled in the false accusation of her tea...
I really enjoyed this book a lot.
I really enjoyed this book a lot.
The Red Palace - June Hur
History
Books about the history of the world, events, and everyday things.
I picked up this book which I was looking for more primary sources for my grad final project, and it was one of my favorite books I read in my research. This book examines the Spanish Flu with a lens on its impact in England and the United States. Ar...
Pandemic 1918: Eyewitness Accounts from the Greatest Medical Holocaust in Modern History - Catharine Arnold
This was probably my favorite book I read when researching the Spanish Flu for my grad project. It IS an older book but it has a fantastic narrative. One of the things I enjoyed was how well-researched it was and how Crosby dove into smaller aspects ...
America's Forgotten Pandemic: The Influenza of 1918 - Alfred W. Crosby
This is a well-researched and written book about the Spanish Flu. This book is organized to examine perspectives of the pandemic through multiple lens--from doctors and nurses, to children and those on the front-line.
American Pandemic: The Lost Worlds of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic - Nancy L. Bristow
Horror
Books about spooky things, unsettling people, and things that unsettle you.
After hearing a horror booktuber rave about this book, I decided to give it a shot. It proved to be an excellent horror read and one that went in a direction I really didn't expect. It's a must-read for horror fans who want things to be a bit off the...
When the Wolf Comes Home - Nat Cassidy
Romance
Books with love stories as the focus.
Young adult romance is not always my favorite genre but every now and then I come across one that I really enjoy--such as Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce that I read last year. I loved it enough to finish it in a day.
This book is actually the first in the series and I throughly enjoyed it. Boyce is a great writer who makes fun characters, and places them in geeky and unique situations.
This book is actually the first in the series and I throughly enjoyed it. Boyce is a great writer who makes fun characters, and places them in geeky and unique situations.
Dungeons and Drama - Kristy Boyce
Science Fiction
Books I loved reading this year that are full of dungeons, aliens, outerspace and other sci-fi elements.
I picked this one up on a whim after hearing rave reviews about it. Boy did it live up to the hype! It's easily one of the best books I've read this year and one of the most refreshing books (as well as the whole series) I've read in a while.
This series follows Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat Donut, as Earth is taken by aliens and they compete to survive and possibly reclaim earth.
This series follows Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat Donut, as Earth is taken by aliens and they compete to survive and possibly reclaim earth.
Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1) - Matt Dinniman
Picking up right where the first book left off, this is a very strong sequel and both as good and at times better than the first book.
The sequel continues the story of Carl and Donut as they make their way through the dungeon.
The sequel continues the story of Carl and Donut as they make their way through the dungeon.
Carl's Doomsday Scenario (Dungeon Crawler Carl #2) - Matt Dinniman