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📚 BOOKS THAT GOT ME BACK INTO READING 📚
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items I got back into reading after a very long break, and these are some of the books that helped me fall in love with it again. Mystery and suspense are my favorites, but I also love a good romance and occasionally venture into non-fiction. And because I...
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🕵️ FICTION: SUSPENSE & THRILLERS
❤️ FICTION: ROMANCE
📖 NON-FICTION
👧 KIDS & PRETEEN
🕵️ FICTION: SUSPENSE & THRILLERS
My favorite kind of reading! 🕵️ I love a good mystery or thriller that keeps me guessing until the end, but I also enjoy a story that gets me right in the feels. Here are some of my favorites.
This is the book that got me hooked on the mystery/suspense genre! 📚 In my opinion, it was fantastic - lots of unexpected plot twists and a surprise ending that genuinely had my jaw dropping. Definitely one I recommend if you like trying to figure o...
CATHERINE COOPER: The Island
This was fantastic! If you're into "whodunnit" mysteries, this is definitely one for you. 🔎 I had no idea where the story was going and it kept me guessing right to the end. A solid recommendation for mystery lovers!
SIAN GILBERT: She Started It
This was such a poignant, beautifully written book — and it absolutely tore at my heartstrings. 🥹 I had to watch the movie soon after reading it, and the story stayed with me for quite a while. Definitely a sad but beautiful read. If you're looking ...
M.L. STEDMAN: The Light Between Oceans
Freida, Freida... 😄 I find people either love her books or hate them - I personally love them! They're quick, easy reads with just the right amount of suspense and a little bit of humor. The Boyfriend was definitely one of my favorites. I couldn't p...
FREIDA MCFADDEN: The Boyfriend
I have such a soft spot for stories involving lighthouses, so this one immediately caught my attention. This historical novel is inspired by the real-life story of Grace Darling, a lighthouse keeper's daughter who became known for her bravery after h...
HAZEL GAYNOR: The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter
This was a really good little read! It was my first Lisa Unger book, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It kept me guessing throughout and held my attention right to the very end. Definitely a good one if you're looking for a su...
LISA UNGER: Confessions On The 7:45
❤️ FICTION: ROMANCE
I absolutely ADORED this book! 😍 It was funny, romantic and such a cute, unique story. A really fun, light-hearted read with plenty of heart. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something easy and entertaining!
KIRSTY GREENWOOD: The Love Of My Afterlife
Would you believe my 10-year-old daughter grabbed this from our library shelf because she knows I love beachy books? 🏖️ And she actually got me back into reading with this one! I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it — a sweet, light-hearted romanc...
DEBBIE MACOMBER: A Walk Along The Beach
This was my first Tessa Bailey book, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! ❤️ A fun, spicy romance with a great storyline. I didn't realize it was part of a series when I read it, so now I'm looking forward to reading the rest!
TESSA BAILEY: Hook, Line, and Sinker (Bellinger Sisters, #2)
This was such a sweet story about friendship and being there for each other when life takes an unexpected turn. I really enjoyed the characters and the light-hearted feel of this one. A lovely beachy read!
SHELLEY NOBLE: Lighthouse Beach
This was my first RaeAnne Thayne book, and I absolutely loved it! 🏖️ It's a beautiful story about two sisters who have grown apart and the chance they get to reconnect and start over. Add in some humor, romance and a little drama, and this was such ...
RAEANNE THAYNE: The Cafe At Beach End
📖 NON-FICTION
My daughter got this for me and said, "Here, it's about beaches, try it!" 😂 I don't think she realized it was nonfiction! I was actually really impressed by how deeply the author explores the history of beach resorts, including their environmental a...
SARAH STODOLA: The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach
Everyone has heard of this book, but I finally read it a few years ago and found it surprisingly thought-provoking. Some of the language is definitely outdated - it was originally written in 1937 - but there are still some really interesting concepts in here that made me think differently about my own goals and mindset. Definitely an interesting read.
NAPOLEON HILL: Think And Grow Rich
This book was a bit of a surprise to me. The concept is so simple, yet it really made me reflect on how much energy we spend trying to control things and people around us. I found it surprisingly thought-provoking and a good reminder that sometimes w...
MEL ROBBINS: The Let Them Theory
For the moms of preteen/teen girls out there - this is a really helpful book for understanding what your daughter may be going through during this stage of life. It gave me some different ways of looking at those challenging moments and ideas for how...
LISA DAMOUR: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through The Seven Transitions Into Adulthood
👧 KIDS & PRETEEN
My 12-year-old just finished this one, after being pretty reluctant to read it - and then she FLEW through it in two days! 😂 She gave it a 9/10 and absolutely loved it. It's the first in a series, and she's already planning to read the next two. A d...
RODMAN PHILBRICK: Wild Wave
Both of my kids LOVE Raina Telgemeier and her graphic novels, and this is one of their favorites! ❤️ If you have a preteen or tween who enjoys graphic novels, this is definitely one to check out.
RAINA TELGEMEIER: Drama (Graphic Novel)