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Better you: Book list
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items This collection features books that have shaped my literary preferences. Each one is special and has left a strong impact, whether it's a romance that develops passionately, a mafia story that both shocks and fascinates, or life-changing themes that ...
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Romance🌹
Mafia romance🌹
Russian literature
Triller🕵️
Life changing
What strikes me the most about The Little Prince is how it portrays the world of adults—too busy, too serious, and often caught up in things that don’t really matter. Through the eyes of the little prince, we’re reminded of the beauty of curiosity, i...
The Little Prince
Life of Pi is one of those books that stay with you long after you finish reading. On the surface, it’s a story about a boy who survives a shipwreck and spends months at sea in a lifeboat with a tiger, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a story ab...
Life Of Pi
The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most profound and haunting books I’ve ever read. It’s not just a historical account of the Holocaust; it’s a deeply personal and human reflection on the trials of a young girl who, in the face of unimaginable cir...
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons
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Educated by Tara Westover is a deeply moving and thought-provoking memoir that explores the power of education, resilience, and self-discovery. Tara's story is one of incredible courage—growing up in a strict, survivalist family in rural Idaho, she w...
Educated: A Memoir
The Kite Runner is one of the most emotionally powerful books I’ve ever read. It’s a story about friendship, betrayal, guilt, and redemption, set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s changing landscape. What makes it so impactful is how deeply human...
The Kite Runner
A boy meets girl story with a twist and then another twist. Also, a great reminder that it is never too late for love
Before We Were Strangers: A Love Story
Romance🌹
She's 19, and I'm 38. And I'm her boyfriend's father. Unfortunately, they both just moved into my house. Birthday Girl is a stand-alone contemporary romance suitable for ages 18-plus.
Birthday Girl
This book is a quick, easy beach read and one that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. It's the kind of book you can put on your bookshelf and come back to years later, eager to live and relive Tracy's exciting adventures. Sidney S...
If Tomorrow Comes
I have ten days to make my husband hate me. What happens if I start to love him instead?
10 Days to Ruin (Ozerov Bratva Book 1)
Such an amazing ending to this set of books. Kinsley and Daniil run so hot. It’s painful to see what he dies to push her away, but she’s such a strong woman, she just digs in. A great example of being better than your past and rising above a doomed l...
Arrogant Mistake (Vlasov Bratva Book 2)
Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect when I read this book. It’s been a while since I read romance novels, but I decide to read a romance book on a random Wednesday night, best decision. This was such a sweet book, and I genuinely loved Poppy’s cha...
People We Meet on Vacation
Mafia romance🌹
She boards a plane to Moscow. She never expected to fall for a man on the way. One with unexplained wealth, tattoos on his hands, and secrets in his eyes. But it doesn’t take long for his caress to become a rough grasp muffling her screams.
The Darkest Temptation: Special Print Edition
She fears the dark. He rules it.
The Maddest Obsession: Made, Book 2
There is only one punishment for spies and liars, A slow and painful death. And my sweet, angelic wife, Who bewitched everyone in my home, From my men - even to my dogs, Is the worst traitor of all.
Silent Lies: Age Gap Mafia Romance
This is the first book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series, and compared to the other books in the series, it's not overly dark. Painted Scars is primarily a love story which focuses on the relationship between Nina and Roman, and while there are a f...
Painted Scars: Enemies To Lovers Mafia
The Italian and Russian mafias are at war, And it is brutal. We’re both ruthless, relentless, and unforgiving. But then, the decision is made to merge our worlds, A marriage between the two sides.
Broken Whispers: Arranged Marriage Mafia
This is the seventh book in Perfectly Imperfect mafia series. Each book in this series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone, but for maximum enjoyment, follow the recommended reading order.
Burned Dreams: Mafia Bodyguard Romance
I got pregnant. He disappeared. Life: ruined. I tried to move on. For six years, I thought I succeeded. But now, out of nowhere, he's back--on my wedding day, of all days.
Velvet Devil: Russian Mafia Romance
Russian literature
I have to admit, this book totally exceeded my expectations. I was forced to pick up this book for class, otherwise this book would not have seemed interesting to me. However, I found out this book was something I actually enjoyed and would definitel...
Crime and Punishment (Dover Thrift Ed.)
One hardly needs to praise this acclaimed novel. But after my third reading I am in awe. The novel works in two entirely different ways, which are nevertheless intertwined. On one hand it is a great stor
The Brothers Karamazov (Dover Thrift)
Easily one of my favorite books ever written, Tolstoy is a master at his craft. No wonder this book is considered one of the greats!
Anna Karenina (Wordsworth Classics)
This book is absolutely amazing. It is magnificent as a literary piece. It completely deserves its title of best literature piece of all times. It is very long over 900 pages and the writings are very small so it takes a while to read it. However the...
War and Peace (Wordsworth Classics)
Triller🕵️
I have to say the writing style was much better than some of the books I have read. I enjoyed this it had some good twists towards the end. The author did a decent job of finishing up certain plot holes. I think there could have been more regarding t...
[Alex Michaelides]-The Silent Patient
Overall, The Girl on the Train was a fun read, and I'm glad I picked it up due to its popularity and film adaptation. I am a bit disappointed that the big twist at the end was so predictable, and that is the main reason why I am giving this three out...
The Girl on the Train
This is one of those books that is hard to put down, it is chilling and harrowing, almost to a breaking point. Yet the story keeps you going, page after page.
Before I Go to Sleep: A Novel