TRYING TO PICK YOUR NEXT READ? THESE 7 BOOKS HAVE YOUR BACK
Okay, be honest—how many times have you stared at all your books and thought, “What the heck do I read next?” But don’t worry—I’ve got a list that’s packed with books that will make you laugh, wonder, and possibly even cry (in the best way!). I absolutely love these reads, and I think you will too. Now, let’s get reading!
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You’re gonna ugly cry, happy cry, all the cries. August Pullman is the sweetest, bravest kiddo facing school and life with a one-of-a-kind face and an even bigger heart. Tissues = mandatory.
2. FRANKENSTEIN BY MARY SHELLEY
Mary Shelley INVENTED sci-fi, y’all. Mad scientist vibes? Check. Creepy creature existential crisis? Double check. It’s dark, it’s deep, and it’ll leave you questioning EVERYTHING.
You know the story—with Wonka bars, golden tickets, and more candy than you can imagine in a world of pure imagination. It’s a sweet adventure... as long as you don’t end up like Violet. Oompa Loompa-approved!
4. SWIMMING TO ANTARCTICA BY LYNNE COX
Who swims in shark-infested, freezing waters just for fun? Lynne Cox does, and she’s basically a superhero. Extreme swimmer Lynne Cox dives into FREEZING waters and lives to tell the tale. It’s cold, it’s crazy, and it’s all kinds of inspiring. (Also: I could never. Could you?)
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5. WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE BY MARIA SEMPLE
Bernadette Fox is brilliant, a mess, and a mom who GHOSTS. It’s chaos and oh-so-relatable if you’ve ever been like, “What is my life even?”
6. THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW BY C.S. LEWIS
Ever wonder how Narnia actually began? Like, where did the lamppost come from? And wait—what about the White Witch? Magic rings, a spooky queen, and all the answers you didn’t know you were looking for!
7. PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF BY RICK RIORDAN
Question: Have you ever found out you’re the child of a Greek god? Percy Jackson does, and his life goes from zero to chaos real quick. Lightning bolts, monsters, and a quest to save the world? It’s epic, it’s hilarious, and you’ll be hooked from the first page. (Also: could you survive camp half-blood?)
