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Random Books I Read
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items If you were looking for something to read I got you, know in advance though, this is very random LOL. I used to read a lot as a kid (and as an adult too but now I read much more case studies than books), but I know if I KEPT the book into my adulthoo...
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Young Adult Reads (Or Regular Adults too)
Fun Random Reads (aka Etc.)
Culinary/Dessert
Textbooks that are actually Interesting
Kids Books
Young Adult Reads (Or Regular Adults too)
This movie is something that always scared me as a pre-teen when I read it, but as an adult it made so much more sense to me. It is basically the consequences of extreme lookism and its super interesting.
Uglies: Westerfeld, Scott
If I have the physical copy, its a page turner, so honestly give it a go, this is another good teenage or young adult read
Burning Blue by Paul Griffin
This was a school book actually, and I think this isn't necessarily a must read, but if you have a list you're looking to add to, here you go
Going Bovine by Libba Bray
I remember reading this book when I was younger and honestly its just a cute little read
The Cupcake Queen - Hepler, Heather: Books
Now I didnt see the movie, I heard it wasnt good, but THIS, this is good, its so sad but its SO GOOD, its definitely worth a read but keep tissues beside you if you cry easy
Thirteen Reasons Why: Asher, Jay
Now I heard they made a movie about this, personally I havent seen it but the book is another good page turner!!
Pictures of Hollis Woods: Giff, Patricia Reilly
Another one where I've read the book but never watched the movie, again a great choice to add to your book haul
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot
This is another book I read as a teenager and is honestly a page turner I really enjoyed it at the time, a very cute book.
When It Happens by Susane Colasanti
I believe this was also a school book we had, and it was a great summer read
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
This book is a little more “grungy” by comparison to others listed but it was still SUCH a page turner and worth the read
I Am the Weapon (Unknown Assassin, Book 1)
This was another fun one and my friends and I all got through it within a day when we read it (so maybe go PDF cuz its such a fast read)
Capital Girls: A Novel by Ella Monroe
This has become a classic now, but at the time it was something that was more just fun and popular, and i loved reading it
The Sun and Her Flowers - Rupi Kaur: Books
If you think of teenager books, this comes to mind LOL its so classic teen but so cute
Mermaid Park: Beth Mayall: 9781595140296 - Books
Fun Random Reads (aka Etc.)
I honestly really enjoyed this book, it helped me get more motivated! (Even though it says its to influence others there is a whole section for yourself!) I haven't tried it so much on others yet, but the self development alone makes it worth it.
Instant Influence: Get Anyone to Do Anything
Honestly an oldie but goodie, I always find myself reverting back to this book for some reason. I think its a good book to go back in time a bit and remember a good high school book LOL
The Outsiders - S. E. Hinton: Books
I read this book as a little kid to help a family member through anxiety. I cannot tell you HOW MANY people I have given this book to and they all love it. Its insanely useful and includes many studies so its not just anecdotal evidence.
Don't Panic 3rd Ed: Control of Anxiety Attacks
Its honestly a great book to understand the rich person mindset! Though it is very hard to put into practice if you are broke like me LOL
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Kids
It's the most commonly purchased book of all time right? That's for a reason LMAO
King James Version - Christian Bibles & Books
Not even sure why but I just love this book so much
Fahrenheit 451
I love this book. To a certain extent it honestly feels real… Of course not yet but it could be someday. It's just an incredibly interesting read and I think about it often.
1984: 75th Anniversary: George Orwell, Erich Fromm
Don't laugh, my BOSS gave this to me because I had a psychotic male friend in my life and she was like “oh he is a character” maybe try reading this because she thought it would give me insight, boy it did LOL. You'd think it would be silly and not w...
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man
Honestly such an interesting idea and book! Is this necessarily what heaven is? Nobody knows, is it still incredibly interesting to read? Heck yeah
Heaven is for Real: A Boy's Astounding Story
My mom honestly loves this book, now im not a big astrology girly, but my mom is, and honestly everyone i know that is into astrology LOVES this book so if you're into this, give it a go
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
As someone who fights for sport, I need stories like this to keep going, but even if you are just a fan of his, honestly its a good read :)
Against All Odds: My Story by Chuck Norris
I honestly cannot remember this book, but if I have a paper copy that means it had to be good LOL
Out of Reach by Carrie Arcos
Culinary/Dessert
Now this book IS THICK, but if you want something that covers literally everything, here you go LOL. You'll have recipes for days
The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2026
Now this may not be a cookbook, but this is definitely helpful in terms of what recipes you should look into! Or if you're having a health issue (or even losing weight)
Doctor, What Should I Eat?: Nutrition Prescriptions
358 recipes is A LOT, if you're into western food this is a really good choice and you get a TON of good recipes to try!
Taste of Home What's For Dinner? 358 Recipes
Textbooks that are actually Interesting
This was actually a textbook for my college course, but it was such a good book that honestly I read it for real as well when the class ended, its incredibly interesting and thought provoking about how the world works
Cultural Anthropology: A Reader for a Global Age
Kids Books
I loved this WHOLE SERIES as a kid, honestly these kind of books dont go out of style either rgardless of generation
How I Survived Middle School Series by Nancy E. Krulik
Isnt this one insanely obvious? Had to add it because its so obvious but still
Harry Potter
The movies were MID AT BEST but honestly the screenplay is good
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Screenplay
The show is wonderful and the books add so much to the lore and is a great way to get kids to read since they already like the show
The Lost Scrolls | Avatar Wiki - Fandom
Same theory, if the kids like the show this is a GREAT way to get kids to read with passion
The Earth Kingdom Chronicles | Avatar Wiki - Fandom
This is my dads favorite childhood book and honestly I loved it too, its just a classic
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
Again another absolute CLASSIC, please get a paper book so you and your kids can experience it
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson, Book 1)
Your child will cry reading it, but more than anything this is an IMPORTANT and thought provoking read
My Sister's Keeper: A Novel - Picoult, Jodi: Books
This is SO FUN and I breezedddd through these books, its SO CUTE
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
Little spy series-type books like these are SO CUTE, I think most kids will breeze through these its just such a fun idea/topic
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallagher Girls, #2) by Ally Carter