The Last One At the Wedding
by Jason Rekulak
This book only generally received average reviews, and I almost skipped it. I'm so glad I didn't! What an excellent read.
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In the Deep
by Loreth Anne White
I don't usually give thrillers a 5-star rating, because - although it's a favorite genre - they are rarely over-the-top good writing and plot lines. This one stands out.
What the Wind Knows
by Amy Harmon
"Only the wind knows what truly comes first..." As I read this line at the beginning of the book, I knew it would be a special one. And indeed, this novel is beautiful.
Dreams of Joy: a novel
by Lisa See
I have read most of this author's other books, but this one, published in 2011, escaped me until now. If you read the first Shanghai Girls book, you definitely will love this one.
Never Let Me Go
by Kazuo Ishiguro
One of my favorite books of all time, but it's best to go in knowing as little as possible! An incredible novel that explores the human experience from one of the best writers of the 21st century.
Lincoln in the Bardo
by George Saunders
During the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's son, Willie, tragically died. Lincoln would spend the next few nights visiting his son's crypt to grieve.
Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead
Rose is a Dhampire in training to be a guardian, who are meant to protect vampires. Her best friend, Lissa, is a vampire princess. This is a story about friendship, forbidden romances, magic, and a mystery that threatens Lissa's safety.
The Last Wish
by Andrzej Sapkowski
This is a great introduction to the Witcher series. It helps build the world in a way that makes it feel seamless. Geralt is a Witcher mercenary who fights monsters and beasts for money.
Fruits Basket Ultimate Edition
by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru Honda is a kind orphan teen. One day, when living in a tent, she comes upon some kids that go to her school. Quickly, she learns that their family, the Sohmas, is affected by a curse; they turn into zodiac animals.
Heaven Official's Blessing
by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
Xie Lian has risen and fallen from godhood three times in his life. After the third time, he is sent down to the mortal realm to hunt down troublesome ghosts. One day, he meets a mysterious man whom he feels an instant connection with.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams
An incredible and hysterical "road trip" across the galaxy. A great read for anyone who enjoys humor, absurd stories, and musings about the meaning of life.