The Princess Bride by William Goldman
This book is perfect, just like the movie. The right amount of comedy, cleverness, some love, and also adventure.
Read MoreSpinning Silver by Naomi Novik
I absolutely loved Naomi Novik's first book in this fantastical world, Uprooted and waited anxiously for this one. Although not the same characters as in Uprooted, Naomi was a way of writing these fantasy worlds and characters that is so magical and I definitely enjoyed this book almost as much as Uprooted.
Read MoreJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Reader, I am in love with this book.
Read MoreWaking Gods (Themis Files 2) by Sylvain Neuvel
This concept of there being something else out there, that maybe all we've come to do is because someone else guided us or made it possible in the first place is such an intriguing concept but so scary at the same time.
Read MoreWindstorm: Sun Oracle Burning by Rosetta M. Overman
I almost always enjoy books on Greek mythology and this one definitely did the tales justice while also adding a unique spin and story line to keep things intriguing.
Read MoreCirce by Madeline Miller
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I mean who doesn't enjoy Greek mythology, adventurous tales, a complicated heroine struggling through betrayal and magical spells and creatures?
Read MoreRoom by Emma Donoghue
Emma Donoghue was so creative with this concept. Having the narrotor be a 4-yr old boy, it lends a certain innocence and naïveté to the premise. Horrifying yes, but a book I definitely recommend.
Read MoreEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card
This book is a unique take on alien invasion as the world is putting their future into the hands of genius children. Orson Scott Card does an amazing job on the imagery in this book and it’s so entertaining it was hard to put down.
Read MoreGone Girl by Gillian Flynn
This book will always go down as when of the best twists I've ever read. The book was twisted, disturbing, and often horrifying. It was also impossible to put down.
Read MoreLiterature by Guillermo Stitch
I definitely enjoyed this novella and Guillermo Stitch’s writing style with the wit and carefully chosen wording he uses throughout the story. The intricate story of Billy Stranger’s last few years and this very chaotic day unfolds quickly, flashing back to some past moments that has lead him to this sad and yet thrilling day.
Read MoreSleeping Giants (Themis Files 1) by Sylvain Neuvel
This sci-fi novel is somewhat dark and frightening with how everything unfolds. A once in a lifetime event that may cause people to become obsessive...
Read MoreA Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Towles has this amazing gift for writing and weaving such intricate stories that have you enthralled and contemplating so many things.
Read MoreThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
This really gave a great glimpse into the lives of those who had to live through the war, while at home, with extremely low rations and the enemy side walking down their streets buying and eating all their food in front of them.
Read MoreUprooted by Naomi Novik
I was hooked on this book with the first couple pages, I just had to know what happened. It was a charming, exciting and very well-written book that I'd definitely recommend.
Read MoreHillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance did an amazing job of describing the Appalachian culture and a crisis that so few of us truly understand or have seen first hand. It was so eyeopening and heart-wrenching.
Read MoreMen Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit
Solnit copies her article in the first part of the book, but after that I didn't get much else out of these essays and just felt confused as to why I was even reading those topics. Overall, I would not suggest this book and especially not as a “best of feminism”.
Read MoreMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
This book is gut-wrenching and heart-wrenching on a completely new level. It deals with difficult subject matter and a hard truth, but it is a wonderful and moving story.
Read MoreThe Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic by Leigh Bardugo, Illustrated by Sara Kipin
Leigh Bardugo has written these dark and twisted “retellings" of some classic fairytales, while creating a few new fairytales. Although haunting, each of these short stories is stunningly written and kept me entertained on every page.
Read MoreBeneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
Overall, a fresh new story on WWII, but it left much to be desired and won't be at the top of my recommendations for this important piece of history.
Read MoreThe Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
Arden did it again and wrote yet another beautiful, magical and enchanting story set in medieval Russia. She perfectly mixes historical and magical, depicting the upheaval of the time, politics, invaders and a feudal system but also entwining fairy tales, spirits and creatures that haunt or protect this land.
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