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BOOKWORM’s CLUB

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A blended checklist of delightful reads. Every book on this list holds a new life. This is my escape plan and now it can be yours too. Next reads loading……
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Mystery/thrillers

Gripping stories that keep you hooked till the end!
 
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A perfect slow-burn read that keeps you guessing throughout it’s entirety and just when you think you have it solved the end takes you by a complete shock!!
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, Paperback
 
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A great suspense novel. It follows six authors who are brought together at an island to complete the ending of the much awaited novel whose famous author died before he could complete it. The ending has to be with a killer twist. But when they start ...
The Ending Writes Itself: A Novel
 
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A spine chilling novel that showcases the journey and deep love a mother has for her long lost daughter. If your looking for a dark and emotional story then this one is for you!!!!
Then She Was Gone|eBook
 
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A psychological thriller that switches between past and present and has you guessing through out its entirety!
The Silent Patient|Paperback
 
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A psychological thriller that narrates the story from Rachel’s POV, a divorcee who is obsessed with a couple she sees everyday from the train but when one of them goes missing Rachel gets dragged into the investigation.
The Girl on the Train: A Novel|Paperback
 
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A fast paced gripping thriller filled with twists and turns throughout the storyline that keeps you hooked till the end. The storyline is a bit creepy and sadistic and makes you question everything. Greatly interesting read!!
The Tenant
 
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Another one from one of my favourite authors! Verity is a psychological thriller that keeps you confused on who is the real villain of this story till the end (i.e the protagonist or the one who is portrayed as the villain).
Verity|Paperback
 
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What initially feels as the cute, romantic and perfect marriage turns out to be a dangerous and abusive facade. A psychological thriller that shows you the horrors of being married to a psychopath.
Behind Closed Doors|Paperback
 
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A spine chilling murder mystery with hidden identities and multiple murders that keeps you hooked till the very end. Highly recommend!!
The only one left
 
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One of my favourites!! This is a fast paced mystery thriller circling around multiple murders. It shows you how the human mind can be manipulated and made to see that aren’t even there.
The Inmate|Paperback
 
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One of my favourites. A novel that blends mystery with culture and religion. On top of that the codes given in this book are remarkable.
The Da Vinci Code|Hardcover
 
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A chilling and ambiguous read. What makes it unique is that this story is told from six perspectives and all of them contradict with the other.
Her Many Faces: A Novel|Paperback
 
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This series always takes me down the memory lane. I read it when I was just a 16 year old and man I was hooked. One of my favourite thriller series of all time.
Divergent series
 
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A psychological thriller series that takes you through taboos, dark secrets and horrors behind seemingly perfect families. This series is perfect for those who like oppressive and dark themes.
The Flowers in the Attic Saga (Boxed Set): Flowers in the Attic/Petals on the Wind; If There Be Thorns/Seeds of Yesterday; Garden of Shadows|Paperback
 
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A psychological thriller that shows how terrifying one’s obsession can be. An obsessed fan keeps her favourite author captive and mentally and physically tortures him to rewrite his latest manuscript to resurrect her favourite character.
Misery: A Novel|Paperback
 
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This is a slow burn mystery thriller that slowly unravels dark secrets about the disappearance of a brother and sister that occurred 16 years apart. Great read!
The God of the Woods: A Novel
 
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One of the most celebrated mystery novels in history. Ten people are lured on an island and then killed of one by one eerily matching a rhyme that hangs on the island. Keeps you guessing till the very end who the killer is!!
And Then There Were None

Romance/ Emotional

Personally, I am a sucker for deep emotional stories, so here is a list of my personal favourites that hit you right in the feels.
 
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My favourite Colleen hoover novel. The writer digs deep into what love is with this one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Ugly Love|Paperback
 
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This is for those who are a sucker for romance and tragedy at the same time. It is an emotional rollercoaster and it teaches you that maybe sometimes only love is not enough.
Me Before You|Paperback
 
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A dark comedy novel that takes you on a rollercoaster with Abby as she struggles to protect herself and her husband from her mother in law’s ghost who despises her.
Motherthing: A Novel
 
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A deeply emotional and heartfelt story about a newlywed couple whose wedding night turns disastrous when they fail to communicate properly about their fears, expectations and boundaries, ruining their marriage before it even started. If you like sad ...
On Chesil Beach
 
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If you are looking for a light hearted romantic comedy this is the one. This one will surely give you a serotonin boost!!
The Love Hypothesis|Paperback
 
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A subtle yet spicy romantic story with an obvious emotional trauma plot like all Colleen hoover novels do. A deeply emotional read!!
November 9|Paperback
 
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A sentimental novel about the struggles of two young afghani women whose lives intersect developing a beautiful and compassionate bond between them helping them find solace and peace in each other’s company.
A Thousand Splendid Suns|Paperback
 
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A sweet and light read of the classic enemies to lovers plot. This one will definitely lighten up your mood.
The Spanish Love Deception|Paperback
 
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Dive into the (romcom) story of Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth. If you like old time romances then this one is for you.
Pride and Prejudice|Paperback
 
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A light read and an instant mood lifter. The story revolves around two people (frenemies) who end up going on a honeymoon trip together and now have to pretend to be spouses. Filled with funny banter and witty replies.
The Unhoneymooners