The Stephanie Plum Series is an iconic amateur sleuth series with a heaping dose of girl power. This bestselling 29+ mystery series is light-hearted, action-packed, and funny, with a relatable, imperfect heroine and a colorful cast of larger-than-life characters. In One for the Money, Stephanie Plum is down on her luck. She’s been fired from … Read more
Animal Farm by George Orwell is considered a classic in literature. An allegory and satire that is based on the events of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, the novel combines literary devices, power-hungry characters, and a wild plot to depict a society that has gone amuck. When Old Major shares a dream he has for … Read more
In A Gentleman in Moscow, a Bolshevik tribunal sentences Count Alexander Rostov to live in a hotel attic across from the Kremlin. Political and historical events also pervade the pages of these 20 similar books. Let’s dive right in! About A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles It is 1922 when a Bolshevik tribunal sentences … Read more
One of the most well-known books to come from the Bronte sisters, Wuthering Heights, is Emily’s first (and last) book. Released in 1847, Heights is a gothic tragedy that centers on Heathcliff — a former orphan who is now the affluent landowner of the Wuthering Heights estate. If you’ve made your way through this Bronte … Read more
Coming-of-age novels, like “The Magicians”, were designed for young readers to relate to the characters created by the author. Most of these novels depict a young character facing a moral dilemma or navigating their way through trivial times in their life such as high school. The Magicians, however, adds a touch of fantasy and raises … Read more
If you enjoyed Kristin Hannah’s bittersweet and moving tale of resilience, The Great Alone, then you’ll love these 20 deeply inspiring women’s sagas with a similar style. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah If you’re looking for another unforgettable read after finishing up The Great Alone, Kristin Hannah’s other novels are sure to hit the literary … Read more
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is a remarkable work of fiction published in 2017. In 2022, they adapted it into a Korean drama series. Pachinko tells the story of a Korean family’s journey through the tumultuous history of 20th-century Japan. It is known for its powerful portrayal of the life of a Korean immigrant living … Read more
Get ready to be turning the pages in suspense, because we’ve gathered 20 of the best action-packed mystery-thriller books like The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave for you. Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier Paris Peralta knows that the situation looks bad when she is arrested for her celebrity … Read more
In her 1963 semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath delivers an evocative and harrowing tale of mental illness, isolation, identity, and the societal expectations of women. Through her witty, self-deprecating style and a masterful grasp of the English language, Sylvia Plath weaves readers into a story focused on Esther Greenwood, yet exposing the enduring … Read more
The bestseller and the most famous masterpiece of Dostoevsky, Crime and Punishment, are among the most significant novels that remain unchallenged. No matter how often you re-read, it will always retain its effect and power on you. Author Fyodor Dostoevsky conveys this meaningful and thrilling story strikingly. In this classic Russian literature, a destitute murderer, … Read more