Because what’s the point of a book obsession if you don’t make it everyone else’s problem?
There’s something dangerously magical about finding the book. The one that makes you forget laundry exists, dinner needs cooking, and that unread email count is creeping into triple digits. This past quarter? We found several.
And no, these aren’t just the editor’s picks of Q1 or the ones that got passed around BookTok like literary hot potatoes (though a few might’ve gone viral for good reason). These are our picks, the stories that wormed their way into our brains, hijacked our nights, and had us thinking about fictional characters during real-life conversations. (Rude, but impressive.)
If you’re looking for your next “cancel all plans” read, we’ve got you. From gasp-out-loud plot twists to slow-burn romances that melted our cold black hearts, this list is full of stories we actually finished, actually loved, and actually recommend.
Here’s What Made Our List
Because we don’t gatekeep good books, and your TBR could always use a few more reckless additions.
