Recs if you like A Love Letter to Whiskey: Fifth Anniversary Edition...

Books full of drama

The books that made me feel the most things from the very first page

LitJoy Readers’ Top Books of 2026

Romances that make you WORK for the happy ending - something that feels too few and far between these days.

Dark evenings. Questionable weather. Zero social plans. Perfect.

This is my carefully unhinged stack of books for that time of year when you accidentally become a professional reader. AKA the end of daylight savings.

Fast-paced, different vibes/tropes and easy reads If it doesn’t hook me, it’s out,this list does not miss.

The goal is simple: stay entertained, stay curious, and avoid scrolling into obilvion

Books for those who loveeee the “right person, wrong timing” trope

Love, love, love, love, love, love, love (sex) This sun don't shine when I'm alone I lose my mind and I lose control I see your eyes look through my soul Don't be surprised this all I know I felt the highs and they felt like you See, a love like mine is too good to be true And you too divine to just be mine You remind me of the color blue

• Mac Miller ( Congratulations )