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worth-reading-and-obsessing-over books
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items lists of (famous) must-read books that really left a mark on me, both fictions and non-fictions. each one had something unique to offer, and I’ve carried their stories and lessons ever since.
Sections
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fictions - fantasy & romantasy
fictions - romance
fictions - contemporary
non-fictions
fictions - fantasy & romantasy
fantasy series that live in my head rent-free. (i'd do anything to read them for the first time again, so sorry for the ‘too much’ yap)
THE BEST FANTASY SERIES I'VE READ MY WHOLE LIFE I SWEAAAAAAAARRR. the journey??? the characters?? the YEARNING??? oh maannn. this first book is a bit slow, but pleaseee please hold on until you're at the 2nd and 3rd. i promise youuu it'll be worth it...
This Woven Kingdom (This Woven Kingdom Series #1)
CYRUS THE MAN THAT YOU ARE.
“God, you’re so beautiful,” he said, his smile vanishing. “Even when you lie to me.”
GOD STOPP RELIEVE MY MAN FROM HIS SUFFERING I SWEARRRRRR
“God, you’re so beautiful,” he said, his smile vanishing. “Even when you lie to me.”
GOD STOPP RELIEVE MY MAN FROM HIS SUFFERING I SWEARRRRRR
These Infinite Threads (This Woven Kingdom Series #2)
“He wondered if she had any idea what he'd do for her, the worlds he'd destroy for her.”
“You really do love her?" Cyrus said nothing. He didn't need to.”
YEAH STOP PLEASEEEEEEEEEE drop THE 4TH BOOK NOW I NEED THEM TOGETHER SO BAD
“You really do love her?" Cyrus said nothing. He didn't need to.”
YEAH STOP PLEASEEEEEEEEEE drop THE 4TH BOOK NOW I NEED THEM TOGETHER SO BAD
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom Series #3)
this book has a very special place in my heart. hafsah faizal… you're literally something else. it pulls you into a world of magic, danger, and forbidden powers. it follows Zafira, a hunter with a deadly secret, and Nasir, a prince forced to kill for...
We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya Series #1)
a beautiful, menacing sequel to We Hunt the Flame. as Zafira and Nasir’s journey continues, they're faced with even greater dangers. secrets unravel, and alliances shift in this world on the brink of destruction. the stakes ahead is higher than ever....
We Free the Stars (Sands of Arawiya #2)
GOSHH I CAN GO ON AND ON ABOUT THIS BOOK. sooo perfectly written. the best fantasy book ever written. the world-building, the characters, everything. it is a dark, gripping tale of language, power, and betrayal that's set in an alternate version of 1...
Babel: an Arcane History
the sequel to Babel, Katabasis takes you on a journey deep into the underworld of the self. it’s a raw, introspective exploration of confronting inner demons, navigating the darkest parts of your mind, and emerging transformed.
Katabasis (Deluxe Limited Edition) - Signed by Author
fictions - romance
some really, REALLY good romances! kindly expect the slowburns, the super-hot-interactions-between-rivals, and some very deep, poignant life stories as well
MY ALL-TIME FAV SPORT-ROMANCE SERIES. the plot was AMAZING it's something that will stick with you for a long time. the depth in which this book goes is insane! it digs deep into the insecurities of our precious FMC, Stevie, who's a plus-sized flight...
Mile High (The Windy City Series #1)
“You can’t stop being who you are because someone else thinks it’s too much, Ind. He can go find less.”
RYAN SHAY THE MAN THAT YOU ARE????
Ryan Shay (Stevie's brother) is the newly appointed captain of the Chicago Devils NBA team, while Indy Ivers is a flight attendant recovering from a recent breakup. when Indy, Stevie Shay's best friend, needs a place to stay, she moves in with Ryan. ...
and the length Ryan went through to be able to communicate with Indy's parents??? DAMN i CRIEDDD
RYAN SHAY THE MAN THAT YOU ARE????
Ryan Shay (Stevie's brother) is the newly appointed captain of the Chicago Devils NBA team, while Indy Ivers is a flight attendant recovering from a recent breakup. when Indy, Stevie Shay's best friend, needs a place to stay, she moves in with Ryan. ...
and the length Ryan went through to be able to communicate with Indy's parents??? DAMN i CRIEDDD
The Right Move (The Windy City Series #2)
“If you ever decide to stop running and make a home…” His eyes are begging, pleading. “Make it with me.”
MALAKAI RHODES YOU'RE A JOKE. i SWEARRR
baseball-daddy with a child, and a hot nanny. Kai Rhodes is a 32-year-old starting pitcher for the Chicago MLB team and a devoted single father to his 5-year-old son, Max. struggling to balance his demanding career and parenting, Kai has cycled throu...
MALAKAI RHODES YOU'RE A JOKE. i SWEARRR
baseball-daddy with a child, and a hot nanny. Kai Rhodes is a 32-year-old starting pitcher for the Chicago MLB team and a devoted single father to his 5-year-old son, Max. struggling to balance his demanding career and parenting, Kai has cycled throu...
Caught Up (The Windy City Series #3)
“Her last name is Rhodes. Now get your fucking hands off my wife.”
IM SOO DONE FOR WITH BOTH OF THESE RHODESES.
Kennedy Kay, the only female athletic trainer for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, faces systemic sexism from her boss, Dr. Fredrick. as the story unravels, with God-knows-how, she impulsively marries Isaiah Rhodes, the team's charming shortsto...
IM SOO DONE FOR WITH BOTH OF THESE RHODESES.
Kennedy Kay, the only female athletic trainer for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, faces systemic sexism from her boss, Dr. Fredrick. as the story unravels, with God-knows-how, she impulsively marries Isaiah Rhodes, the team's charming shortsto...
Play Along (The Windy City Series #4)
“Hallie, the irony of hiring you to design the house is that you're the person I bought it for.”
RIO PLEASE NOW YOU CAN STOP
sooo Rewind It Back follows Hallie Hart and Rio DeLuca, childhood neighbors and first loves who were torn apart by family secrets and a painful breakup at nineteen. well, six years later, Hallie moves to Chicago for an interior design internship, onl...
RIO PLEASE NOW YOU CAN STOP
sooo Rewind It Back follows Hallie Hart and Rio DeLuca, childhood neighbors and first loves who were torn apart by family secrets and a painful breakup at nineteen. well, six years later, Hallie moves to Chicago for an interior design internship, onl...
Rewind it Back (The Windy City Series #4)
i feel like Deep End is the best Ali Hazelwood's work so far (at least to me). the plot, the flow, the feels…. they're all THERE. and it's something I couldn't find from some of her books. this book follows Lukas and Scarlett, a swimming and diving a...
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
love me some no-strings-attached situation that soon turns into unexpected BURNING chemistry<3. Lucas and Rosie are so CUTEE, i love their interaction so much. they're the one roof, housemate kinda trope that you've been waiting for. it’s fun, sweet, and you’ll find yourself rooting for these two to figure it all out.
The American Roommate Experiment (Love Deception, #2) by Elena Armas
fictions - contemporary
beautiful contemporary books. so many different lives for so many different feelings you'll experience.
“Learn this now and learn it well. Like a compass facing north, a man’s accusing finger always finds a woman. Always. You remember that, Mariam.”
cried so hard for this book. so achingly beautiful.
cried so hard for this book. so achingly beautiful.
A Thousand Splendid Suns
“No one had ever kissed me with such love, and it occurred to me that happiness can reach such depths that it becomes something akin to grief.”
sobbed so hard. just… achingly beautiful. im lost for words. this novel delves into the life of Nahr, a Palestinian woman reflecting on her tumultuous journey from a solitary confinement cell in Israel. the narrative unfolds through her recollections...
!! from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free !!
sobbed so hard. just… achingly beautiful. im lost for words. this novel delves into the life of Nahr, a Palestinian woman reflecting on her tumultuous journey from a solitary confinement cell in Israel. the narrative unfolds through her recollections...
!! from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free !!
Against the Loveless World: A Novel
a classic. but have you truly, truly read it? if you haven't then you definitely SHOULD. it's something that sticks with you long after you’ve finished. it dives deep into the struggles of mental health, finding your place in the world, and the beaut...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
crazily written book. would do anything to read this one again for the first time. imagine waking up in a world where you're the only woman alive, surrounded by a whole lotta… nothing. so yeah, she's been locked in a bunker her whole life. it’s dark,...
I Who Have Never Known Men
i sobbed. beautiful, beautiful book. i don't even think "beautiful" is enough to describe it. but indeed, it is a hauntingly beautiful journey through war, love, and survival. Salama’s fight to hold on to hope amidst the devastation of Syria will gri...
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
non-fictions
rarely read one, but the ones i did read here were awesome. they still sit with me until today.
it's a further validation of the “fuck what people think” mindset, but it goes waaay beyond that. it's emotionally eye-opening as challenges everything we’ve been taught about control, urging you to release our grip on expectations and embrace freedo...
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About|Hardcover
if there's one book i would recommend women at all age, esp those in their 20s and 30s to read, it'd be this.
one of the best book ever written. it's a beautiful invitation to reflect on the multifaceted nature of love and its profound impact on our lives. and the best part? it discusses love in EVERY aspects. self, family, partner, God, etc. beautiful book.
i feel like i finally found myself again, by reading this. im starting to understand things i didn't before, and i will forever thank this book for it.
one of the best book ever written. it's a beautiful invitation to reflect on the multifaceted nature of love and its profound impact on our lives. and the best part? it discusses love in EVERY aspects. self, family, partner, God, etc. beautiful book.
i feel like i finally found myself again, by reading this. im starting to understand things i didn't before, and i will forever thank this book for it.
Conversations on Love: Lovers, Strangers, Parents, Friends, Endings, Beginnings|Paperback
“Nearly everything I know about love, I've learnt from my long-term friendships with women.”
another must-read after Conversations on Love. this memoir is a candid exploration of love in all its forms; romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love. through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Alderton delves into the complexities of g...
another must-read after Conversations on Love. this memoir is a candid exploration of love in all its forms; romantic, platonic, familial, and self-love. through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Alderton delves into the complexities of g...
Everything I Know about Love
a very serious book for me but super eye-opening for sure! Abundance lets us rethink how we view resources and the future of our world. it explores how innovation and progress can create a world where there’s enough for everyone, challenging the idea...
Abundance