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The Best of the Best Books
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Megan Salcido
Let’s talk about my best of the best books. These books changed my life.
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Top Five Fantasy
 
Top Five Horror/Thriller
 
Top Five Historical Fiction

Top Five Fantasy

 
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This is the fantasy book that started it all. I've been chasing that high ever since.
Game of Thrones Books
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Sanderson's character work is unmatched in this series.
The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive Series #1) - Barnes & Noble
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What if the bad guy wins? I loved exploring that in Mistborn Era 1.
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn Series #1) - Barnes & Noble
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The writing in this one was lyrical. I enjoyed every sentence.
The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicle #1) - Barnes & Noble
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This book was a literal experience. I loved the stories and the antique pictures.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Barnes & Noble
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Top Five Horror/Thriller

 
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This is one of the best retellings I've ever read. It has the same vibes as The String of Pearls.
The Butcher's Daughter: Untold Story of Mrs. Lovett
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I didn't know this book existed until last year. Now it's an absolute favorite.
Sweeney Todd: The String of Pearls - Barnes & Noble
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I could write a book on all of the reasons why I love Dracula.
Dracula (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Paperback
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This is the book that started my obsession with Riley Sager.
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
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If you’re a gothic thriller lover you need to read this one.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
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Top Five Historical Fiction

 
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I can only vouch for The Fall of Giants and Winter of the World, but I imagine book three is just as good.
The Century Trilogy Trade Paperback Boxed Set: Fall of Giants ...
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I read this in high school and I still can’t stop thinking about it. It’s beautiful, devastating, and unputdownable.
All the Light We Cannot See (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Barnes & Noble
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This is a young adult book that discusses The Manhattan Project through the eyes of child. Her father was a scientist there.
The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages, Paperback
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This book is worth the hype. While it’s set in the 60s it also has a timeless feeling. Loved it.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Paperback
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It felt appropriate to add this series. It created my love of historical fiction. Any book in this series is amazing but The Winter of Red Snow is my favorite.
Dear America Books | Barnes & Noble®
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