Books I recommend if you want to get into reading

Hello! if you are looking for a quick read to get back into reading i recommend these books!

✨ A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino

Genre: Self Help

Quick Summary:

A gentle reminder, for the days you feel light in this world, and for the days in which the sun rises a little slower. A gentle reminder for when your heart is full of hope, and for when you are learning how to heal it.

✨ Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

Genre: Thriller

Quick Summary:

Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy. She sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman’s lifeless body.

✨ Ice Breaker by Hannah Grace

Genre: Romance with 🌶

Quick Summary:

Anastasia Allen has dedicated her life to making Team USA and is on track with a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills, and a spot on their elite figure skating team. However, a rink-sharing situation with the hockey team, led by captain Nate Hawkins, creates tension, as Anastasia initially dislikes him. When her skating partner's future becomes uncertain, she reluctantly turns to Nate for help. As they work together, unexpected sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried…because she could never like a hockey player, right?

✨ Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Genre: Romance

Quick Summary:

Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea… and it just might work.

✨ 1st to Die by James Patterson

Genre: Mystery

Quick Summary:

Imagine a killer who thinks, "What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?"—and then goes far beyond it. Now imagine four women—a police detective, an assistant DA, a reporter, and a medical examiner—who join forces as they sidestep their bosses to track down criminals. Known as the Women's Murder Club, they are pursuing a murderer whose twisted imagination has stunned an entire city. Their chief suspect is a socially prominent writer, but the men in charge won't touch him. On the trail of the most terrifying and unexpected killer ever, they discover a shocking surprise that turns everything about the case upside down.

✨ A Court of Thornes an Roses by Sarah J Maas (Book 1)

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Quick Summary:

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

At least, he's not a beast all the time 😏

Let me know what you think!!!! 🤗🤗

2024/11/27 Edited to

... Read moreGetting back into reading can be a tremendously rewarding experience, especially when you're armed with a great book recommendation list. Here are some additional popular titles that may spark your interest: 1. **The Midnight Library by Matt Haig** - This thought-provoking novel explores the choices we make and how our lives might be shaped by regrets and possibilities. It’s a perfect read for those looking to reflect on their life’s choices. 2. **The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett** - A multi-generational story that highlights issues of identity and family, focusing on twin sisters whose lives take radically different paths. This compelling narrative keeps readers engaged from start to finish. 3. **Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens** - Combining mystery and coming-of-age themes, this novel immerses readers in the life of a young girl raised in the marshes of North Carolina, centered around her journey of survival and independence. 4. **The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid** - This captivating story of an aging Hollywood icon recounting her glamorous yet tumultuous life journey touches on love, fame, and the complexity of relationships. 5. **It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover** - A heartfelt story that explores love, resilience, and the choices we make in relationships, this novel resonates powerfully with those who have experienced the complexity of love. With these recommendations and the ones highlighted in the original article, you're sure to find a book that resonates with your interests and inspires a lasting love for reading!

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