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BOOKS 📚✨
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items Books I've read / am currently reading, books on my "Want to read" list, and children's books we love or want to try.
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I read this during a road trip and couldn't put it down until I was done. A powerful and deeply moving historical fiction novel based on a true story. This book follows a young girl navigating extraordinary courage, resilience, and humanity during an...
The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron, Paperback
An immersive fantasy series filled with rich world-building, complex characters, and morally gray storytelling. The books follow Geralt of Rivia through a world of monsters, magic, and political intrigue, with sharp dialogue and darker, more mature t...
The Witcher Book Series
A classic coming-of-age story that I read over and over as a teen — and it still resonates. It’s all about friendship, loyalty, and navigating the challenges of growing up, told in a way that’s relatable for teens even today. The characters are memor...
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, Paperback
A beautifully written, intense coming-of-age story that I first read when a friend let me borrow it… and I never returned it 😬 sorry.. The prose is gorgeous, the characters are complex, and the story dives deep into resilience, identity, and navigat...
White Oleander by Janet Fitch, Paperback
A timeless classic that explores themes of justice, empathy, and moral courage through the eyes of young Scout Finch. The story is both moving and thought-provoking, with unforgettable characters and a narrative that continues to resonate today. Perf...
To Kill a Mockingbird (Pulitzer Prize Winner)
A chilling classic that defined modern psychological horror. Shirley Jackson masterfully builds tension and unease in this story of a group of people staying in the mysterious Hill House, where the line between the supernatural and the mind’s own fea...
The Haunting of Hill House: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
An epic fantasy series with incredibly rich world-building and complex characters. The story is layered, immersive, and full of political intrigue, shifting alliances, and unforgettable moments. This is a series that really pulls you in and rewards a...
George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Set
Children's Books
Such a fun, laugh-out-loud series that gets kids genuinely excited about reading. The humor is silly and engaging, the illustrations are colorful, and the stories are easy to follow without feeling “babyish.” I love how the books encourage independen...
Dog Man Books in Series Order
Phoebe and Her Unicorn was the series that truly made reading "click" for my daughter at age 7—and she still happily reads them at 10. The humor, expressive illustrations, and short chapters make it incredibly engaging without feeling overwhelming. I...
The Big Sparkly Box of Unicorn Magic: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Box Set ...
Wings of Fire is one of those rare series that fully pulls kids into a rich fantasy world and keeps them there. With short chapters, nonstop action, and memorable dragon characters, it’s especially great for readers who want something exciting but st...
Wings of Fire Book Series
A charming adventure about a robot learning to survive in the wild and connect with the animals around her. The story blends imagination, problem-solving, and heartwarming friendships, making it perfect for kids who love adventure, animals, and thoug...
The Wild Robot (Wild Robot Series #1) by Peter Brown, Paperback
Want to Read
This is on my TBR because I keep hearing about its lush fantasy world and high-stakes adventure. I know it has a strong romance focus, which I’m a little reluctant to, but I'm approaching with an open mind, and I’m interested to see how the story com...
A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court ...
This series has been on my to-be-read list for a while! I’ve heard so many people rave about the action, adventure, and rich fantasy world, and I’m excited to dive in. I’m especially curious about the lush world building, and how the story balances i...
Throne of Glass Series
This book has been on my to-be-read list for a while! I’ve heard so many people rave about its imaginative premise - a library between life and death where each book represents a different path your life could have taken. I’m curious to see how it ex...
The Midnight Library (GMA Book Club Pick) by Matt Haig, Paperback
I’m intrigued by the idea of a fast-paced dystopian world full of mystery, challenges, and survival, and I’ve heard it’s hard to put down once you start. I’m especially curious to see how the characters navigate danger and solve the puzzles of the ma...
Maze Runner Book Series
This one’s on my to-be-read list! I’m curious about the story’s mix of high-stakes fantasy, action, and character-driven relationships. I’ve heard there’s some romance with a few steamy moments which is just not my style, but it’s woven into the plot...
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Paperback
I just discovered that The Last Kingdom isn’t just a show — it’s a whole series of novels, and I’m so excited to dive in! The books follow Uhtred of Bebbanburg through the wars, politics, and intrigue of Viking-era England, with rich characters and g...
The Last Kingdom (Last Kingdom Series #1) (Saxon Tales)|Paperback