Category: Books
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Books That Feel Like Playing a Video Game (But With Way Fewer Rage Quits)
Do you love the thrill of leveling up, fighting bosses, going on quests, or unlocking secret worlds—like in Minecraft, Roblox, Zelda, or Pokémon? Good news: there are books that feel just like that… no console needed. These stories have portal jumps, boss battles, magical power-ups, and secret missions that make you feel like you’re inside…
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Books That Break The Rules of Storytelling
Sometimes, the manner in which a story is conveyed may prove to be as compelling as the events themselves. Instead of adhering to conventional narration, perceptive writers adopt innovative formats such as emails, transcripts, photographs, or even redacted documents to craft a more engaging and multifaceted experience. These distinctive styles effectively immerse the audience, fostering…
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Short, Sharp, and Totally Thrilling: Quick Thriller Reads Under 250 Pages
Sometimes you just need a short, thrilling read to shake up your TBR. Maybe you’re behind on your reading challenge, maybe you’re heading out for the weekend and don’t want to lug around a 500-page beast, or maybe you just want something fast that’ll keep you hooked from start to finish. Thrillers under 250 pages…
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Books That Feel Just Like a Soap Opera (Drama, Secrets, and Scandal!)
Soap operas have a special magic. From the shocking betrayals of Days of Our Lives to the fresh twists of Beyond the Gates, they pull us into worlds full of family feuds, star-crossed lovers, and delicious cliffhangers. But what if you could get that same binge-worthy drama between the pages of a book? Good news:…
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Chilling Adult Fiction Books Set at Halloween
There’s something about Halloween that makes it the perfect backdrop for fiction. Crisp autumn air, flickering jack-o’-lanterns, and the eerie sense that something might be lurking in the shadows—it all lends itself to stories that are atmospheric, unsettling, and impossible to put down. Whether you’re in the mood for spine-tingling horror, a haunting mystery, or…
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The Books That Kept Me Up at Night: A Look Back at ’90s YA Thrillers
There was a time when the scariest thing in a teen girl’s life wasn’t SATs or prom — it was a mysterious phone call, a missing best friend, or a killer hiding in the closet. If you grew up in the ‘90s, you probably remember R. L. Stine, Christopher Pike, and Lois Duncan — the…
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Books That Take You to New Orleans
New Orleans has this vibe that just gets under your skin—maybe it’s the sticky humidity, the soulful jazz playing in every corner, or those old-timey gas lanterns lighting up the historic cobblestones. The Crescent City is a wild mix of charm and a bit of darkness, making it an awesome backdrop for stories filled with…
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Psychological Horror Books That Will Break Your Brain (In the Best Way)
Sometimes the scariest thing isn’t what’s lurking in the dark—it’s what’s unraveling in your mind. Psychological horror messes with your sense of reality. These books don’t rely on gore or jump scares. Instead, they feed you paranoia, plant doubt, and leave you questioning every sentence. If you love unreliable narrators, identity breakdowns, creeping madness, and…