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In a Reading Slump? Here Are 10 Books Everyone is Obsessed With.
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Be honest: how long has it been since you picked up a book?
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Our Top 10 Binge-Worthy Books:
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Book Lovers by Emily Henry Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
In a Reading Slump? You're Not Alone
If you’re still emotionally hungover from the last series that shattered your soul (looking at you, Crescent City), or you just haven’t found your “thing” yet, welcome to the club.
Reading slumps are real, but here’s the good news: the cure exists, and it’s sitting in this post. These 10 bestselling, BookTok-approved, fan-favorite reads will have you obsessed all over again. From heart-pounding romantasy to cozy mysteries and contemporary tearjerkers, these books are the ultimate way to escape reality and fall in love with stories again.
And guess what? Every single one of these is highly rated, social-media-famous, and totally binge-worthy.
Ready to dive in? Let’s break that slump.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
“I threw myself into that fire, threw myself into it, into him, and let myself burn."
Genre: Fantasy Romance / Romantasy
Why People Are Obsessed:
This isn’t just a book—it’s a lifestyle. A Court of Thorns and Roses (or ACOTAR, if you’re BookTok fluent) combines enemies-to-lovers, political intrigue, fae courts, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding. Feyre’s journey from mortal girl to fae court powerhouse has readers absolutely feral. And Rhysand? Don’t even get us started.
If you're wanting to dive into the world of fantasy and have no where to begin, A Court of Thorns and Roses is the perfect place to start. Just be forewarned: the entire series will have you up until 3 AM negotiating with your eyes for just one more chapter.
Perfect For: If you loved Beauty and the Beast but wished it had wings, war, and a little spice, this is your jam.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
“One generation to change the text. One generation chooses to teach that text. The next grows, and the lie becomes history."
Genre: Fantasy / Dragon Riders
Why People Are Obsessed:
Fourth Wing is the explosive first entry in The Empyrean series and the prized darling of the BookTok community. Think Hunger Games meets How to Train Your Dragon, but with a hefty dose of enemies-to-lovers spice. The story follows Violet Sorrengail, a 20-year-old forced to join the brutal Basgiath War College to train as a dragon rider, even though she was destined to live her life quietly as a scribe. Dragons don’t bond easily, and they certainly don’t bond with weaklings… and Violet is fragile with a chronic illness that makes her physically weaker than her peers. Survival means outsmarting those who want her dead, but also imprinting onto a dragon...or die trying. There is no other option. Oh, and did we mention the slow-burn romance that made the internet SCREAM?
Perfect For: Fans of enemies-to-lovers, high stakes, and characters who will ruin your sleep schedule.
Bonus! Fourth Wing is available for free on Kindle Unlimited! Prime Members, to sign up and get access to thousands of bestsellers, click here.
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
“He pulls back to look down at me and when he sees my tears, he brings his hands up to my cheeks. 'In the future... if by some miracle you ever find yourself in the position to fall in love... fall in love with me.'"
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Emotional Fiction
Why People Are Obsessed:
Okay, I know what you're thinking: Isn't Colleen Hoover attached to that whole Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni thing? Oh, is the movie this book? Yes... and also, yes. Huge bummer. BUT don't knock this book off just yet!
A raw, emotional story about love, heartbreak, and breaking cycles of abuse, it’s deeply personal for so many readers. And if you love to ugly cry while hoping and praying the main character sees her worth by the end, congrats—you found your next fix.
Perfect For: If you want to feel everything all at once.
Bonus! It Ends With Us is available for free on Kindle Unlimited! Prime Members, to sign up and get access to thousands of bestsellers, click here.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
“Is there anything better than iced coffee and a bookstore on a sunny day? I mean, aside from hot coffee and a bookstore on a rainy day."
Genre: Rom-Com
Why People Are Obsessed:
Emily Henry is the queen of witty banter and heartfelt moments, and Book Lovers is her love letter to everyone who adores reading (that’s you). It’s a smart, flirty rivals-to-lovers story set in a small town. And yes, it’s giving main character energy.
Perfect For: If you’re a Hallmark movie junkie who also wants good writing and characters with depth.
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
“We are a mosaic. We’re made up of all those we’ve met and all the things we’ve been through. There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful."
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Rom-Com
Why People Are Obsessed:
If you’ve ever wished for a romance that feels like a warm hug and makes you laugh out loud, this is it! Yours Truly is about two doctors who start fake dating to solve a big life problem, only to realize the sparks are very, very real. Expect sharp banter, swoony grand gestures, and the kind of chemistry that makes you grin like an idiot. Abby Jimenez balances heartfelt emotion with laugh-out-loud moments, making this one of the most comforting rom-coms on the shelf.
Perfect For: Fans of Nick and Jess from New Girl, the heart and humor of Grey’s Anatomy, and anyone who wants the slow-burn swoon of a rom-com movie like Set It Up but in book form.
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“You have these lines you won’t cross. But then you cross them. And suddenly you possess the very dangerous information that you can break the rule and the world won’t instantly come to an end. You’ve taken a big, black, bold line and you’ve made it a little bit gray. And now every time you cross it again, it just gets grayer and grayer until one day you look around and you think, 'There was a line here once, I think'."
Genre: Historical Fiction / Music Drama
Why People Are Obsessed:
Buckle up because this happens to be a favorite here at Thrifted Shelf. A raw, electric story about a ‘70s rock band on the edge of fame and destruction, told through an addictive interview-style format. Think sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, and the complicated relationships behind the music. An interview forces the band back together after 20+ years to explain the why behind the break-up, each giving a different perspective.
The writing of this book was inspired by Fleetwood Mac and the very public (and mysterious) break-up of the band The Civil Wars. If you want to go down a rabbit hole, please get into the lure of The Civil Wars, you will not regret it!
Perfect For: Fans of Almost Famous, the documentary style of Behind the Music, and the drama of Fleetwood Mac (because yes, the vibes are STRONG).
Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
“For once in my life, I wanted a safe place to run to instead of from. I felt like I was slowly dying in that house. In my home. Where I was supposed to lay my head. Where I was supposed to feel safe."
Genre: New Adult / Sports Romance / Emotional Drama
Why People Are Obsessed:
He’s the star rugby player. She’s the quiet girl from a broken home. This slow-burn Irish romance is emotional, angsty, and will absolutely ruin your sleep schedule. Expect found family, heartbreak, and some of the most intense character arcs on BookTok. This description is short; it is done so intentionally! This book is best to go into blindly.
Forewarning: This book ends on an intense cliffhanger. It's best that you have the second in the series, Keeping 13, in your grasp as soon as you're done.
Perfect For: Fans of Friday Night Lights, the angst of One Tree Hill, and anyone who lives for “protective bad boy with a soft spot for one girl” energy.
Bonus! Binding 13 is available for free on Kindle Unlimited! Prime Members, to sign up and get access to thousands of bestsellers, click here.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
“You were capable of imagining a different future. And maybe it won’t be realized today, maybe not in our lifetime. Maybe it will take generations. We’re all part of a continuum. Does that make it pointless?"
Genre: YA Dystopian / Hunger Games Prequel
Why People Are Obsessed:
We will never skip an opportunity to add The Hunger Games series to your TBR! While this book is technically a prequel, it is an entirely standalone book in the Hunger Games lineup. 5th in the series, it’s giving us everything: a return to Panem, political intrigue, and the brutal backstory of Haymitch Abernathy. Dark, devastating, and completely unputdownable, this prequel dives into the early days of the Games in a way that feels fresh and devastating.
Perfect For: Fans of The Hunger Games movies, the moral dilemmas of Snowpiercer, and anyone who binged Squid Game and wanted more dystopian chaos.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
“This life is filled with inescapable moral compromises. We should do what we can to avoid the easy ones."
Genre: Literary Fiction
Why People Are Obsessed:
A sweeping tale of friendship, creativity, and obsession told through decades and video games. It’s about love without being a love story, and it’ll break you in all the best ways.
Perfect For: Fans of The Social Network intensity, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind heartbreak, and Ready Player One creativity.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
“Conscience does make cowards of us all."
Genre: Contemporary / Heartwarming Fiction
Why People Are Obsessed:
A widow, a grumpy man, and a theiving octopus (yes, really) form an unlikely connection in this deeply human, surprisingly funny novel. It’s tender, hopeful, and absolutely unforgettable. Told from the perspective of each main character (yes, including the octopus), this book will have you rooting for each one of them! That's all we can say. It's worth the read.
Perfect For: Fans of A Man Called Otto, Finding Dory (because octopus), and anyone who adored the warmth of Ted Lasso.
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