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Books that will get you out of the reading slump

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Hi, I’m Tessa, and I’m a book addict. I absolutely love reading, but sometimes, as it happens to most of the readers I get reading slump, when that time comes I love when someone recommends a good book, so I don’t have to spend hours scrolling throu...
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Thriller,mystery, plot twists

 
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Love from Paris by Alexandra Potter is hands down my favorite book I’ve ever read, so it rightfully deserves the top spot on this list. I fell in love with it about five years ago, and I was completely speechless for hours after finishing it. After t...
Love from Paris - Alexandra Potter
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This book earns second place on my list, and here’s why: If I start with a book that has a shocking twist at the end, I want to follow it up with another that delivers just as much impact—and We Were Liars by E. Lockhart does exactly that. If you’re...
We Were Liars|Hardcover
 
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If you’ve ever told a tiny lie to keep the peace—or protect yourself—and watched it spiral this might hit close to home, or If you're simply in the mood for a dark,introspective read with a slow burn, Seven Lies by Elizabeth Kay is a great choice. It...
Seven Lies: A Novel|Paperback
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The Kill Order — Think apocalypse + chaos. The world’s going under thanks to sun‑flares and a virus that turns people insane — and you follow a small group fighting just to stay alive. Raw, desperate, scary at times, but it gives a brutal “this is ho...
The Kill Order ebook by James Dashner - Rakuten Kobo
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Romance, love, family, friendships

 
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If you're looking for something that feels real and emotionally honest, Ask Again, Yes is a quiet, powerful read. It’s about two families who live next door to each other, and how one terrible moment changes everything for them—especially their kids,...
Ask Again, Yes: A Novel|Paperback
 
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If you enjoy emotional, character-driven historical fiction with dual timelines, Island of Secrets by Patricia Wilson is a solid choice. It's especially good if you're drawn to stories set during World War II, rich in family mystery, and with a stron...
Island of Secrets by Patricia Wilson
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Sweet, chill story
Love & Gelato
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If you loved It Ends with Us, this felt like the emotional closure you didn’t know you needed. It’s softer, more healing, and gives Lily and Atlas the peace they deserved. Not as intense, but still full of heart.
It Starts with Us: A Novel
 
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“Someone Else’s Shoes" by Jojo Moyes is a warm, funny, and uplifting story about two women whose lives collide in the most unexpected way. It’s an easy, feel-good read with heart, humor, and great characters. Perfect if you want something light but e...
Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes | Waterstones

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I really recommend this book if you're looking for a story that pulls you in from the very first page. Tracy Whitney starts out as someone you root for instantly—smart, kind, full of dreams—until everything in her life falls apart. But instead of giv...
If Tomorrow Comes
 
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The Maze Runner – Super gripping from page one. You’re thrown into the mystery with Thomas, the tension never lets up, and the twists keep you hooked. Perfect if you love fast, thrilling adventures.
The Maze Runner (2014)
 
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The Scorch Trials – Things get way more intense after the Maze. Thomas and the crew are on the run, the world is messed up, and you never quite know who to trust. It’s thrilling but also a super fun page-turner.
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The Death Cure — Everything you thought you knew gets shaken. Thomas and his friends are fighting to end the horrors of WICKED and the Flare once and for all. It’s dark, emotional and full of tough choices — heartbreaking at times, but also… somehow ...
The Death Cure