Reading Lists

Our editors and writers strive to uncover thoughtful reading recommendations you may not consider otherwise. From personal growth and career development to romance and mystery, we’ve got a list of books to spark your curiosity.

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10 whimsical fantasy books like Studio Ghibli films

10 whimsical fantasy books like Studio Ghibli films

20 books like ‘Fourth Wing’ for the romantasy obsessed

20 books like ‘Fourth Wing’ for the romantasy obsessed

18 of the best fantasy audiobooks

18 of the best fantasy audiobooks

16 book recommendations for Pisces readers to peruse

16 book recommendations for Pisces readers to peruse

14 best spicy fantasy books to satiate your cravings

14 best spicy fantasy books to satiate your cravings

9 enthralling books about Princess Diana

9 enthralling books about Princess Diana

8 illuminating books about Elon Musk

8 illuminating books about Elon Musk

15 books like ‘Percy Jackson’ packed with epic adventure

15 books like ‘Percy Jackson’ packed with epic adventure

14 positive self-talk books to boost your confidence

14 positive self-talk books to boost your confidence

15 binge-worthy romance book series to keep you up all night

15 binge-worthy romance book series to keep you up all night

11 of the best books about fairies for fantasy-loving adults

11 of the best books about fairies for fantasy-loving adults

14 personal finance books to make your money work for you

14 personal finance books to make your money work for you

16 book boyfriends you wish were real

16 book boyfriends you wish were real

17 books set in Italy that offer a literary feast

17 books set in Italy that offer a literary feast

7 of the most riveting Rebecca Yarros books, ranked

7 of the most riveting Rebecca Yarros books, ranked

16 of the best Chuck Palahniuk books, ranked

16 of the best Chuck Palahniuk books, ranked

16 books like ‘The Alchemist’ to stir your soul

16 books like ‘The Alchemist’ to stir your soul

17 best cottagecore books for the cozy vibes you crave

17 best cottagecore books for the cozy vibes you crave

11 of our favorite Kristin Hannah books, ranked

11 of our favorite Kristin Hannah books, ranked

18 books trending on Bookstagram to cure your reading FOMO

18 books trending on Bookstagram to cure your reading FOMO

12 chilling dystopian books for ‘Squid Game’ fans

12 chilling dystopian books for ‘Squid Game’ fans

14 books every Taurus needs to read according to the stars

14 books every Taurus needs to read according to the stars

11 alluring books like ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’

11 alluring books like ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’

17 best books for Aries to read and ignite their passion

17 best books for Aries to read and ignite their passion

16 best superhero stories for Marvel and DC fans to read now

16 best superhero stories for Marvel and DC fans to read now

19 books like ‘The Bear’ to devour after watching the show

19 books like ‘The Bear’ to devour after watching the show

18 best books about dogs for canine lovers everywhere

18 best books about dogs for canine lovers everywhere

The 10 best books on heart health, recommended by cardiologists

10 best books on heart health, recommended by cardiologists

13 enchanting books that read like Wes Anderson movies

13 enchanting books that read like Wes Anderson movies

8 books ‘The White Lotus’ characters are shown reading

8 books ‘The White Lotus’ characters are shown reading

The best Lisa Jewell books, ranked by popular opinion

The best Lisa Jewell books, ranked by popular opinion

The 8 Bridgerton books, ranked

The 8 Bridgerton books, ranked by popularity

19 books about the ocean and its wonders

19 books about the ocean and its wonders

9 must-read books for ‘Stranger Things’ fans

9 must-read books for ‘Stranger Things’ fans

12 emotional books like ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover

12 emotional books like ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover

17 authors like Colleen Hoover for your next binge read

17 authors like Colleen Hoover for your next binge read

8 thrilling books with morally gray characters

9 thrilling books with morally gray characters

16 sad books that will make you cry (in a cathartic way)

16 sad books that will make you cry (in a cathartic way)

The best Hemingway books, ranked

The best Hemingway books, ranked

12 books like ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ for your LGBTQ+ TBR

12 books like ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ for your LGBTQ+ TBR

17 romantasy books like ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’

17 romantasy books like ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’

Tales of wacky adventures from across the multiverse and beyond that are reminiscent of A24’s Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once.

9 imaginative books like ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

19 thrillers about vacations gone very, very wrong

19 thrillers about vacations gone very, very wrong

10 books that influenced K-pop’s BTS

10 books that influenced K-pop’s BTS

15 captivating audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan

15 captivating audiobooks narrated by Julia Whelan

11 books about Oppenheimer

11 books about Oppenheimer to read after watching the movie

In memoriam: Authors we lost in 2023

In memoriam: Authors we lost in 2023

8 best Cormac McCarthy books, ranked

8 best Cormac McCarthy books, ranked

11 billionaire romance books worth investing your time in

11 billionaire romance books worth investing your time in

9 books on becoming a better listener

9 best books about listening to improve your communication skills

10 deliciously dark mafia romance books to read ASAP

10 deliciously dark mafia romance books to read ASAP

14 best Ann Patchett books, ranked

14 best Ann Patchett books, ranked

14 best long audiobooks for an epic listening session

14 best long audiobooks for an epic listening session

17 engrossing books like the ‘Hunger Games’ series

17 engrossing books like the ‘Hunger Games’ series

18 books that teach important life lessons to live by

18 books that teach important life lessons to live by

7 podcast episodes to help you understand AI

7 podcast episodes to help you understand AI

Stories of courage, loss, and perseverance from everyday Ukrainians

Stories of courage, loss, and perseverance from everyday Ukrainians

10 books for Barbie fans

10 books for Barbie fans

8 essential books for new parents

8 essential books for new parents

What to read now based on your favorite Judy Blume book

What to read now based on your favorite Judy Blume book

9 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrities

9 audiobooks read by your favorite celebrities

Romance novels, ranked by mood

Romance novels, ranked by mood

14 survival stories to keep you on the edge of your seat

14 survival stories to keep you on the edge of your seat

Reading recommendations based on your favorite romance tropes

Reading recommendations based on your favorite romance tropes

Book recommendations based on your favorite mystery tropes

Book recommendations based on your favorite mystery tropes

12 grumpy/sunshine romance audiobooks for long walks on the beach

12 grumpy/sunshine romance audiobooks for long walks on the beach

9 books to read if you loved Kristin Hannah’s The Four Winds

9 books to read if you loved Kristin Hannah’s ‘The Four Winds’

9 book recommendations based on your Enneagram type

9 book recommendations based on your Enneagram type

12 books to help you build your brand

12 books to help you build your brand

10 must-have audiobooks for your next road trip

10 must-listen audiobooks for your next road trip

9 of the best novels set in bookstores

9 of the best novels set in bookstores

10 helpful books for boosting your communication skills at work

10 helpful books for boosting your communication skills at work

8 books to read if you loved Bridgerton

8 books to read if you loved Bridgerton

12 relatable novels about mothers and daughters

12 relatable novels about mothers and daughters

7 illuminating memoirs that help demystify mental illness

7 illuminating memoirs that help demystify mental illness

13 captivating climate change novels

13 captivating climate change novels

11 novels for nature lovers

11 novels for nature lovers

10 titles to help you bring poetry into your life

10 titles to help you bring poetry into your life

10 titles perfect for dog owners

10 titles perfect for dog owners

5 resources if you want to write a book

5 resources if you want to write a book

8 titles to embrace frugal living

8 titles to embrace frugal living

8 fantasy retellings of your favorite stories

8 fantasy retellings of your favorite stories

15 books featuring iconic female literary characters

15 books featuring iconic female literary characters

15 books about finding your purpose in life

15 books about finding your purpose in life

9 books to build a journal writing habit

9 books to build a journal writing habit

12 titles to help you reduce waste

12 titles to help you reduce waste

10 best children’s books to re-read as an adult

10 best children’s books to re-read as an adult

8 inspiring books by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

8 inspiring books by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

11 titles to get you out of a relationship rut

11 titles to get you out of a relationship rut

11 laugh-out-loud books to beat the winter blues

11 laugh-out-loud books to beat the winter blues

7 titles to spark creativity

7 titles to spark creativity

9 motivating titles about doing more with less

9 motivating titles about doing more with less

10 nostalgic reads for ‘90s kids

10 nostalgic reads for ’90s kids

7 books that will change your life”¦ but aren’t self-help

7 books that will change your life, but aren’t self-help

14 Best Books and Podcasts to Improve Your Life

14 Best Books and Podcasts to Improve Your Life

14 audiobooks to make 2022 your best year yet

14 audiobooks to make 2022 your best year yet

9 titles for (finally) organizing your house

9 titles for (finally) organizing your house

8 titles to help you sleep better

8 titles to help you sleep better

7 titles to help you be more mindful

7 titles to help you be more mindful

10 sports podcasts for every kind of fan

10 sports podcasts for every kind of fan

10 (almost too) realistic novels about office life

8 (almost too) realistic novels about office life

15 of the best writing books to hone your craft

15 of the best writing books to hone your craft

7 titles to help cope with dreaded burnout

7 titles to help cope with dreaded burnout

8 empowering books to help you de-stress

8 empowering books to help you de-stress

11 true crime podcasts and audiobooks to listen to now

11 true crime podcasts and audiobooks to listen to now

14 reads to get you in the mood for Halloween

14 reads to get you in the mood for Halloween

6 memoirs that will change the way you work and live

6 memoirs that will change the way you work and live

10 self-help books to make big life changes

10 self-help books to make big life changes

Murder mysteries, crime novels, and stories by Agatha Christie

Murder mysteries, crime novels, and stories by Agatha Christie

12 laugh-out-loud books about being back at school

12 laugh-out-loud books about being back at school

15 beach books you can read in one sitting

15 beach books you can read in one sitting

7 Deserted island books for an escape

7 deserted island books for an escape

10 Idyllic books for armchair travelers

10 idyllic books for armchair travelers

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What to read if you loved Where the Crawdads Sing

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A COVID-19 Reading List: 16 of the Best Books About Pandemics