Books to Cure That Book Hangover (Because Therapy is too Expensive)

When the gods awaken, the world trembles. For Iris Winnow, though, survival is closer to home: her mother’s addiction, her missing brother, and her fight to secure a promotion at the Oath Gazette. With a war raging, her only solace comes from letters she pens to her brother—letters that mysteriously vanish. Unbeknownst to Iris, her rival Roman Kitt intercepts them, and his responses spark an anonymous bond neither could have anticipated. But as Iris is drawn closer to the front lines, she discovers the gods’ conflict isn’t a distant myth but a looming shadow over her own fate. Amid battles, divine intrigue, and love born in secrecy, Iris must confront a war for humanity’s survival—and her own.

Connell and Marianne grew up in the same town, but their lives couldn’t be more different. He’s confident, popular, and seemingly unshakable. She’s quiet, lonely, and unafraid to be herself. Yet, in the secrecy of their small world, an electrifying bond forms—fragile but undeniable. At Trinity College in Dublin, the tables turn. Marianne blossoms in a new social circle, while Connell becomes a hesitant outsider. Their connection deepens and fractures over the years, pulling them toward others but always back to each other. As Marianne wrestles with self-destruction and Connell searches for purpose, their lives intertwine in love, pain, and longing. Together, they must decide if their bond is enough—or too much—to save them both.

They dive so humanity survives. Two centuries after World War III scorched the planet, the last of humanity clings to survival aboard aging airships. The only thing keeping them in the sky? The Hell Divers—men and women who risk everything, skydiving to the toxic surface to scavenge for the parts that keep their world afloat. When a devastating storm cripples one of the last surviving airships, a Hell Diver team is sent into the deadliest zone yet—Hades. But this time, the monsters waiting below are unlike anything they’ve ever faced. And if they fail, humanity’s final hope may plummet to Earth. Now available in Kindle Unlimited with an exclusive new novella, Nicholas Sansbury Smith’s New York Times bestselling Hell Divers is an adrenaline-fueled post-apocalyptic thrill ride.

Freya longs to escape her bleak life gutting fish and her brutish husband, but dreams of freedom come at a deadly cost. Betrayed to the ruthless jarl, she’s forced into a fight to the death with his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya unveils her secret: the blood of a goddess runs through her veins, granting her the magic of a shield maiden. This revelation binds her to the jarl, who seeks to unite Skaland under his rule. Now, Freya must train for battle, master her magic, and face trials set by vengeful gods. Her greatest challenge, though, lies in resisting her growing desire for Bjorn, a warrior sworn to protect her. Freya’s choices will shape the destiny of Skaland—or doom it forever.

Ben Holiday thought he was buying a dream—a magic kingdom, complete with wizards, fairy folk, and enchantment galore. What he got was a nightmare. Landover is a realm in shambles: rebellious barons, despairing peasants, a marauding dragon, and a witch bent on destruction. Ben’s allies are few: a bumbling magician, a talking dog, and Willow—a mysterious woman who sometimes turns into a tree. The kingdom’s fabled champion, the Paladin, is nothing more than a dusty legend. To top it off, the Iron Mark, a fearsome demon lord, demands a duel to the death. Ben isn’t a warrior, but he’s not about to give up. To restore Landover, he must outwit sorcery, summon courage, and become the king this broken realm desperately needs.

Born into tragedy and enslaved in a brutal settlement, Maerad’s life has been defined by hardship. But she is no ordinary girl. Unbeknownst to her, she carries a rare and powerful gift, a legacy that ties her to the noble School of Pellinor and grants her a vision of the world unlike any other. Her destiny begins to awaken when she’s discovered by Cadvan, a mysterious and renowned Bard of Lirigon. Together, they set out on a perilous journey, pursued by the forces of darkness and haunted by an ancient, otherworldly terror. As Maerad begins to unlock her extraordinary abilities, she must confront a destiny that could either save their world—or doom it to shadow forever.

Once, the Greatcoats were heroes. Now, they’re traitors. Falcio, Kest, and Brasti were once traveling magistrates, sworn to uphold justice. But after watching the Dukes impale their King’s head on a spike, they’ve been reduced to mercenaries in a lawless land. When they stumble upon their murdered employer and are framed for the crime, they realize they’ve just stepped into a conspiracy far bigger than themselves. With corruption infecting every city and a young girl’s life hanging in the balance, the Greatcoats must do what they do best—survive, fight, and outwit the worst of men. Packed with razor-sharp wit, thrilling duels, and high-stakes intrigue, Traitor’s Blade is The Three Musketeers meets Joe Abercrombie—a swashbuckling fantasy adventure that guarantees 100% more household sword fights!

The witches of Eileanan are history—or so the new order would have everyone believe. The Great Towers crumble, magic hides in the shadows, and one wrong move might land you on the chopping block. Welcome to Eileanan, where fear reigns supreme. But Isabeau doesn’t know any of this. A foundling raised in secrecy, she’s about to discover that her quiet life in the mountains is just the calm before the storm. Prophecy whispers her name, a conspiracy brews, and ancient dragons hold the secrets to a future teetering on the edge of chaos. A lost prince. A land on the brink. And one girl who might hold it all together—if she can survive long enough to try. Eileanan’s reckoning isn’t over yet.