New year reading

Happy New Year! Here are some popular and highly-recommended books across various genres to help you kick-start your reading journey in the new year:

Fiction

  1. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A heartwarming and engaging novel about the life of a reclusive Hollywood star.
  2. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah: A historical fiction novel set in France during World War II, exploring themes of love, loss, and survival.
  3. The Power by Naomi Alderman: A thought-provoking and timely novel that explores a world where women suddenly develop the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingertips.
  4. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller about a famous painter who shoots her husband and refuses to speak, and the psychotherapist who becomes obsessed with uncovering her secrets.
  5. The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin: A sweeping family saga that explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity.

Non-Fiction

  1. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari: A comprehensive and thought-provoking history of the human species.
  2. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: A fascinating and disturbing true story about the HeLa cells and their impact on medicine.
  3. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson: A historical and engaging book about the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the serial killer H.H. Holmes.
  4. The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert: A thought-provoking exploration of the current mass extinction event caused by human activity.
  5. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed: A memoir about a woman's journey along the Pacific Crest Trail and her journey of self-discovery.

Mystery & Thriller

  1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: A twisty and suspenseful thriller about a marriage that takes a dark and unexpected turn.
  2. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins: A psychological thriller about a woman who becomes obsessed with a perfect couple, only to discover that their lives are not as they seem.
  3. The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn: A modern take on Hitchcock's "Rear Window," about a recluse who witnesses a crime while spying on her neighbors.
  4. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides (also listed under Fiction): A psychological thriller about a famous painter who shoots her husband and refuses to speak.
  5. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton: A unique and complex murder mystery that follows the story of Aiden Bishop, a man who wakes up each day in a different body.

Romance

  1. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne: A charming and witty romance about two co-workers who engage in a series of pranks and one-upmanship until they realize their feelings for each other.
  2. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion: A heartwarming and humorous novel about a socially awkward professor who sets out to find love using a scientific approach.
  3. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman: A poignant and uplifting novel about a socially isolated woman who finds love and connection in unexpected places.
  4. The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory: A fun and sexy romance about a woman who hires a fake boyfriend to accompany her to a wedding.
  5. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang: A charming and romantic novel about a woman with Asperger's who sets out to improve her dating life by hiring an escort.

These are just a few examples of the many amazing books out there. You can also explore different genres, such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, and more, to find the perfect fit for your reading tastes. Happy reading!