Books I would read again because I really enjoyed it and/or it would better a second time around.

"The prize has rewarded and celebrated world-class talent for over 55 years, shaping the canon of 20th and 21st century English language literature. This year’s selection celebrates the best works of long-form fiction by writers of any nationality, written in English and published in the UK and/or Ireland between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026.   

The winning book will be announced on Monday, 9 November 2026."

Mysteries and thrillers that kept my brain busy until the very end.

Gentle, cozy reads for slow days, warm drinks, and a little escape.

Romances that gave you something beyond the love story.

Reflecting on people, choices, love, loss, or simply life.

featuring books that retell timeless stories, because they usually bear repeating (with a twist). recommendations welcome!

Anti hustle alternatives to living well

Books that have an idea, relationship, quote, or feeling that lingered beyond the final page.

officially known as the Buckeye State, colloquially known as The Heart of It All, and affectionately (?) known as the Armpit of America, the state of Ohio (my home state) sets the scene (or at least some of the scenes) for all the books on this list. recommendations welcome! O-H!

Decent to amazing scary reads

a collection of books on creative writing I've either read or plan to (highly recommend Jane Burroway's Writing Fiction!)

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manga with darker themes. only included the first volume of each series.

Books that embody the fall vibe. Mostly Romcoms and Classics.

Books with vampires + blood

You came for one couple and somehow got the entire family tree. 😂

This list is for those interconnected romance series where every book introduces a new couple, but the characters, families, friend groups, teams, or communities keep overlapping. One minute you’re reading about a small-town couple, and the next you’re invested in all their siblings. Then there’s the hockey team, the biker club, the mafia family, the ranching community… you get the idea.

No single romance subgenre required here

A list of the books I’ve read for my horror book club

romance in books that i want to read or reread🫧