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Books Every Book Lover NEEDS to Read
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items These are all of the books I have rated 4/5 or 5/5 stars. As someone who reads over 100 books a year, I will keep this list as updated as possible.
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A powerful and heartbreaking novel. Two sisters fight for freedom during World War 2.
The Nightingale
Tells the story of an investigator looking for a child, and what the child is going through.
The Child Finder
A gripping Historical fiction novel about a family who moves to remote Alaska seeking a fresh start, but finds themselves battling harsh nature, isolation, and domestic turmoil.
The Great Alone
A chilling supernatural thriller about a woman who returns to her family's estate after her troubled sister drowns in the property's pool.
The Drowning Kind
A dark twisty psychological thriller about marriage, secrets, and revenge.
Beautiful Ugly
A twisty atmospheric psychological thriller about six women on a Bachelorette party in Greece that turns deadly.
One of the Girls
Relatable novel about a young American in London who falls for an emotionally unavailable Englishman.
Adelaide
An emotional historical fiction novel about a young nurse who serves in the Vietnam War.
The Women
A fast-paced psychological thriller and murder mystery that centers on the investigation into the murder of a popular high school student whose body is found in a field.
What Have You Done?
A gripping, intense psychological survival thriller inspired by true events. A girl takes a summer job at a Mountain Lodge to recover from injury but gets kidnapped by a father son duo living off grid.
Gray After Dark
a gripping dystopian novel where sixteen-year-old girls are banished into the wilderness for a year to rid themselves of dangerous “magic” that supposedly lures men.
The Grace Year
A suspenseful domestic thriller about a new mother whose partner mysteriously vanishes, forcing her to uncover his dark secrets while dealing with postpartum struggles.
You Should Have Told Me
A haunting novel told from multiple perspectives (primarily women connected to a serial killer) that explores nature versus nurture, the death penalty, trauma, and the duality of good/evil
Notes on an Execution
Fourth Wing is a gripping fantasy novel known for its intense dragon-riding academy setting, complex characters, and a blend of romance, danger, and political intrigue. It follows the journey of Violet Sorrengail as she navigates the brutal trials of...
Fourth Wing
The Business Trip is a dark comedy novel about a man who goes on a business trip to Europe, where a series of increasingly absurd and unfortunate events unfold, leading to chaotic and often hilarious situations.
The Business Trip
Good Half Gone is a psychological thriller that explores themes of identity, memory, and trauma. The story revolves around a character piecing together fragmented memories to uncover a hidden past, filled with suspense and unexpected twists.
Good Half Gone
A dark romance novel centered around a character named Ella. It delves into intense themes, often featuring morally ambiguous characters and complex, sometimes volatile, relationships. The story explores the darker aspects of love, obsession, and psy...
Everything We Never Said
5/5 Stars
A thought-provoking novel about a devastating school shooting through the eyes of everyone involved. This includes the shooter classmates in the classroom during the shooting, friends of the shooter, mother of the shooter, etc.
Nineteen Minutes
My all-time favorite book series. The first book is my all-time favorite book.
The Hunger Games (Book Series)
A high school freshman becomes socially isolated and traumatized after being sexually assaulted at a party and calls the police, shattering her friendships and leading to deep depression and PTSD.
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