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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a literary masterpiece focused on historical fiction, bringing World War II to life through multiple viewpoints. Marie Laure is a blind French girl who finds her life upended by the beginning of the war, traveling across Paris with her father in hope of finding sanctuary…
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Happy Place follows recent exes Harriet and Wyn on an annual vacation with their friends from college, but with a twist; they’ve been broken up for months, but have neglected to clue their friends in on their predicament. Throw a surprise wedding and house sale into the mix, medical resident Harriet is determined to make…
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By far my favorite book of the series, Any Way the Blows is the perfect ending to an otherwise tumultuous journey for Simon Snow. He’s dealing with rather mundane problems, such as an inheritance that he doesn’t believe he deserves, but also the emergence of a new Chosen One. The chosen one promises to fix…
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Wayward Son, the second installment of the Carry On series written by Rainbow Rowell, follows Simon, Baz, and the rest of the gang in the aftermath of defeating the Humdrum. Simon is in sort of a depression due to losing his magic in his epic final battle at the end of Carry On, and his…
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The first book in a three part series, Carry On by Rainbow Rowell follows Simon Snow on his journey to stop himself and save the world. Simon is a student in his last year of wizard school, and he’s a little bit uneasy about what’s next for him after graduation. After all, he has been…
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Annie struggles with being herself on dates, leading to her soon-to-be sister in law Amelia, a world famous pop star, lending her bodyguard Will to Annie to teach her how to come out of her shell and showcase her personality when out on dates. The two try to remain casual given that Will’s childhood has…
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Told through alternating timelines, Meet Me at the Lake is the perfect summer romance for fans of second chance love, finding family amongst friends, and happy endings with a little bit of longing. The book opens with Fern Brookbanks reeling over the sudden death of her mother while trying her best to manage the resort…
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A debut that shines brighter than the stars deep in the heart of Texas, Red, White, and Royal Blue is a tale about self discovery, love, and the weight of responsibility. The work follows Alex, First Son of the United States who’s hellbent on fast-tracking his way to the Senate, his troop of close friends,…
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Ali Hazelwood is at it again, proving that she is one of the best romance writers in the industry with Love, Theoretically. This one is for the academics and people pleasers alike, as main character Elsie makes a living as an adjunct professor and fake dating extraordinaire. Her side hustle leads her down the…
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The work follows these two characters as they compete to complete lists compiled of tasks meant to get them out of their comfort zones, conveniently written by each other. For Lana, this means learning how to be comfortable being alone; for Seth, the search for stability is at an all-time high. Lana and Seth both…
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An Avid Reader's Guide to Books 