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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
I really enjoyed The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy because it’s just so fun and different. The way Douglas Adams mixes absurdity with humor…
Disturbing the Dead
I really liked Disturbing the Dead by Kelley Armstrong because it kept me hooked from start to finish. The story follows Olivia Taylor-Jones, and I…
The Stranger Beside Me
I really enjoyed The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule. The way she combines her personal experience with Ted Bundy and her investigative research…
American Psycho
American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis is a chilling and satirical look at the emptiness of consumer-driven 1980s America. The novel follows Patrick Bateman, a…
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
November 9 is an emotional and unconventional romance that explores fate, timing, and second chances. Fallon and Ben meet by chance on November 9, just…
Twice in a Blue Moon
A heartfelt second-chance romance, Twice in a Blue Moon explores love, betrayal, and redemption. Tate and Sam fell in love on a European vacation, but…
The True Love Experiment
A fun and flirty romance, The True Love Experiment is a lighthearted take on love, reality TV, and self-discovery. Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is a bestselling…
Fourth Wing
A thrilling mix of fantasy, romance, and action, Fourth Wing is an addicting read for fans of dragons and magical academies. Violet is thrust into…
Rock Paper Scissors
Rock Paper Scissors is a psychological thriller filled with twists, tension, and a foreboding atmosphere. Adam and Amelia’s marriage is crumbling, and a weekend retreat…
The Maid
The Maid by Nita Prose is a charming and cozy mystery featuring an unforgettable protagonist. Molly Gray is a socially awkward yet lovable maid who works…
The Killer Across the Table
A chilling and insightful dive into the minds of serial killers, The Killer Across the Table by John E. Douglas is a must-read for true…
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
One True Loves is a heart-wrenching and beautifully written novel that explores love, loss, and self-discovery. Emma Blair thought she had the perfect life with…
And Then You Were Gone
A gripping psychological thriller, And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs delivers a fast-paced mystery with a unique protagonist. The story follows Emily Firestone,…
That Night
A thought-provoking and deeply emotional young adult novel, That Night by Amy Giles focuses on the aftermath of a tragedy rather than the event itself.…
Final Girls
A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller, Final Girls by Riley Sager is a must-read for fans of horror-inspired mysteries. Quincy Carpenter is the sole survivor…
A List of Cages
A deeply moving and emotional young adult novel, A List of Cages by Robin Roe explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the power of friendship.…
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The Last Nuclear War by HAZEM ABDELMOWLA
By Hazem Abdelmowla
In a fractured world reborn from viral ruins, energy is scarce and power is currency. Mousa, a gifted child adrift in a society ruled by influence and decay, questions everything
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
By Rebecca Yarros
Book 1 of 3: The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
By Rebecca Yarros
Book 2 of 3: The Empyrean - Iron Flame - Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author
The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden
By Freida McFadden
Book 3 of 3: The Housemaid: A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker.
The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
By Freida McFadden
Book 2 of 3: The Housemaid: An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night.
Eastern Shadows by Peter Nordgren
By Peter Nordgren
Eastern Shadows is a gritty, haunting reflection on the duality of human nature, and the lengths one is willing to go to hide their darkest secrets, all while peeling back
Good Girl: A Novel
By Aria Aber
A story of love and family, raves and Kafka, staying up all night and surviving the mistakes of youth, Good Girl is the virtuosic debut novel by a celebrated young poet and,