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5 Star Books
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Caroline Powell
I read quite a bit (75+ books a year). While I primarily read mysteries and thrillers, I've been branching out a bit more recently! These are some of my absolute favorite books in a variety of genres, giving a little something for everyone. If you wa...
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Mystery/Thrillers
 
General Fiction
 
Fantasy/Sci-Fi
 
Non-Fiction

Mystery/Thrillers

 
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My jaw DROPPED.
None of This Is True: A Novel by Lisa Jewell
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It's been a while since I was THIS invested in characters.
One Step Too Far
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Steve Cavanagh can do no wrong, but this might be my favorite of his.
Kill for Me, Kill for You: A Novel
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General Fiction

 
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Do I know why this book was so good? No, but it was amazing. Great portrayal of platonic love and honesty.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: A novel ...
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I didn't want to love it, but it was wonderful. Check out my full review: downthebookjar.com/book-reviews/atmosphere-taylor-jenkins-reid
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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I absolutely SAVORED this book. I didn't want it to ever end. Found family, platonic love…just pure gold.
My Friends: A Novel
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I really didn't want to like this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel
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Fantasy/Sci-Fi

 
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DENSE fantasy trilogy, but so worth your time.
The City of Brass: A Novel (The Daevabad Trilogy)
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This book continues the trilogy so perfectly! I immediately had to purchase the third.
The Kingdom of Copper: A Novel (Daevabad 2)
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The finale is pure perfection. Stick with the series!!
The Empire of Gold: A Novel (Daevabad Trilogy 3)
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I read it before it was cool.
Project Hail Mary: A Novel
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I love Recursion more than I loved Dark Matter (which is saying a lot).
Recursion: A Novel
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I highly recommend if you're interested in somewhat dense science fiction. Super good, but what I would describe as a “big brain book”.
Dissolution: A Novel
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You just can't go wrong with this series. It's the perfect blend of fantasy.
Shades of Magic Trilogy Boxed Set
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Non-Fiction

 
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Ugh, I miss Michelle. This book was just lovely. Less memoir than Becoming and more…light (pun not intended).
The Light We Carry: Overcoming Uncertain Times
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This book is like a little pep talk from your best friend. Some thing you might not want to hear, but Tara has your best interests in mind.
Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: Rituals to Fix Your Life
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