6 Novels of All Genres to Enjoy on National Book Lovers Day
Today is National Book Lover's Day, and if you were looking for a sign to introduce reading to your life, this is it.
However, we understand that it's hard to want to read, especially if you don't know what kind of books you enjoy. Below, find six bestselling novels we've read to help you learn to love reading, from feel-good romantic comedies to thoughtful memories and intense thrillers.
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
This inspiring memoir details iCarly star Jennette McCurdy's troubling story as a child actress and singer at the hands of her mother. Jennette uses dark humor to detail some of her most tumultuous and traumatic events throughout her life, before and after her mother's breast cancer diagnosis and later death. Whether you're a longtime fan of Jennette or simply just looking for a compelling story, you'll find pieces to enjoy, laugh and cry to.
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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden might be one of the most compelling and chaotic thriller novels of the 2020s. After someone commits a murder in the wealthy estate of a mentally unstable woman, Nina Winchester, the property's maid, Millie Calloway—who has a troubled past—begins to fear for her job. Millie investigates Nina's past, inciting more chaos and drama in the house and ultimately leading to a jaw-dropping climax.
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane
You're either obsessed with fake dating tropes or have a burning hatred for them. We're definitely in the first category, and Mhairi McFarlane's If I Never Met You might be the most endearing one we've ever read.
Laurie's life turns upside down after her boyfriend of almost two decades suddenly breaks up with her for a woman he was engaging in an emotional affair with. Enter Jamie Carter, her co-worker and office "casanova," who agrees to enter a fake relationship with her to look better for his promotion and to make her ex jealous. The two leads learn they're not exactly the people they thought they were, and perhaps a few feelings arise along the way.
A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas
We're not the biggest fans of fantasy novels, but A Court of Thorns and Roses changed our perspective completely. In this story, a huntress enters the faerie lands after an unknown creature witnesses her kill and punishes her. She begins to grow fond of her new life (and maybe her captor) in this magical forest before she senses a looming threat and has to find a way to save the faeries from the darkness.
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A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
This period thriller by Deanna Raybourn narrates the adventures of Veronica Speedwell, a spunky, curious spirit with a spicy craving for romance.
When a mysterious figure tries to kidnap Veronica, she's forced to stay in the home of a baron (who knows who is after Veronica) and his moody friend. But after the baron is murdered, Veronica and his partner must join forces to uncover the truth.
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
If you grew up a fan of dystopian novels like The Hunger Games and Divergent, rekindle your love with this bestselling sci-fi novel by Pierce Brown. Red Rising follows a teenage boy who is in the lowest caste of a color-coded society. After unlocking the truth about his world, he prompts a revolution to ultimately end its unjust system.
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