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The Books You've Always Meant to Read

We all have those books we’ve meant to read — the classics we never finished and the ones we could have sworn we’ve read but actually haven't. That dusty TBR pile that still haunts us in our sleep. Add these essential must-reads to your home library and finally read the books you never quite got to.

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Books

If you’re anything like us, your TBR pile grows year after year and no matter how many books you read, it doesn’t seem to ever go down. With thousands of new books published every week, we know how hard it is to narrow down and choose your next read. From trending books that everyone around you is talking about, to the book you have to finish for your book club by Friday, it’s easy to let some of the books on your to-be-read pile sit there. However, some of the books that we can’t seem to get to are also the most important to read. That’s why we’ve put together a list of books you should read, must-read books if you will, that will expand your literary depth, shift your perspective of the world and people around you, and leave a lasting impression. From classics like Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice to modern must-reads like The Body Keeps the Score, these are some of the best books of all time that you should definitely (and finally) check off your TBR list.

Fiction Books You Should Read

From Pulitzer Prize winners like Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry and Beloved by Toni Morrison to bestsellers that have been made into movies like Gone Girl, and Project Hail Mary, there are a variety of must-read books in an assortment of subgenres to choose from. Browse literary fiction classics, mystery & thrillers, science fiction & fantasy books, contemporary literary fiction and more. Learn more about must-read fiction books on our blog.

Nonfiction Books You Should Read

Take a trip to the past with a history book, learn about the human body and mind in a health book, or explore the great big world of animals and plants in a nature book. Our selection of must-read nonfiction books are meant to teach you something new, open your heart and mind, and make you feel something. Learn more about the nonfiction books you should read on our blog.

Must-Read Books for Kids & Teens

From historical fiction books like The Book Thief to sci-fi classics like A Wrinkle in Time, there are must-read kids and YA books that everyone should read, no matter how old you are. If you’ve never read Charlotte’s Web, The Diary of a Young Girl, Holes, and more children’s must-reads, now is the time! YA Books like The Hobbit, Legend, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and The Outsiders warrant your attention just as much as our adult picks. Learn more about the kids & YA books you should read on our blog.