10 books to read right now + how I get books for free.
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you are all safe and well. This quarantine has been all over the place for me. One day I’m motivated to work hard and the next day I’m sluggish. Reading is the only thing that is keeping me sane. I came up with a list of books I would love to read by the end of this year that I wanted to share with you all! From thrillers to romance novels, I hope you can find your next favorite book.
I also wanted to share with you how I’m going to read all these books for FREE. I use this app called Libby. It’s an app that connects to your library card, so make sure you’re signed up with your local library! Once logged in, you have access to thousands of FREE ebooks and audiobooks from your local library!
I save a ton of money on books using this app. The only downside is you have to wait for a copy to be available but if you’re lucky, it’s available right away! You can read it on any device, even your Kindle. Download the app and let me know how you like it!
If you don’t like ebooks, I totally understand. Your local library has a great source of new and old books. It’s the way I read physical books for free! I use Libby right now because my library is closed due to the situation.
Lastly, I review books on my Instagram stories! I keep a highlight called “reads” if you want to see what books I’ve read so far and how I liked them.
If you don’t prefer ebooks or audiobooks, I linked everything so you can shop and start reading right away!
Okay enough talking, here are the 10 books you should read right now.
Books to Read Right Now
The Couple Next Door
SHARI LAPENA
A mystery novel filled with family drama, betrayal, and suspense. A couple is living their dream life until a terrible crime is committed. This leads to lies, deception, and hidden secrets between them. It was a page-turner that left me wanting more!
The Woman in the Window
A.J. FINN
This is a thriller filled with drama and mystery. A woman who doesn’t leave her house finds entertainment by looking at her neighbors through her window. Then she sees something terrible happen at the house across the park and her life is turned upside down. Murder, secrets, who can she trust? Definitely not herself, because she can’t remember what that terrible thing was.
City of Girls
ELIZABETH GILBERT
Based in the 1940’s Vivian, a rich 19-year-old girl is shipped out to her aunt’s house in New York after failing college. She has no idea what she wants to do in life until she meets a group of people that change her life forever. Coming-of-age, comedy, and romance, this book has it all.
Becoming
MICHELLE OBAMA
The former first lady and first African American first lady, Michelle Obama, writes about her childhood, adulthood and how she is always “becoming”. She discusses her time in office, what it means to be a mother, and finding her voice. A memoir every woman must-read.
The Last Mrs. Parrish
LIV CONSTANTINE
When you’re sick of your boring, normal life what is a girl to do? Amber does everything she needs to befriend Daphne Parrish, a socialite, and philanthropist. Soon, they’re friends flying together to Europe and she starts to get closer to Mr. Parrish. When Amber’s dark secrets come to the surface, her plan is jeopardized and can ruin everything.
Where The Crawdads Sing
DELIA OWENS
Set in 1969, a “Marsh Girl” named Kya resides in a quiet town in North Carolina. She’s a suspect for the murder of a body found near her home. Two boys start to take interest in her until something happens and her new life is not what she imagined. A heartbreaking coming-of-age story.
The Unhoneymooners
CHRISTINA LAUREN
Olive Torres is the unfortunate twin who always seems to have bad luck. What’s worse than getting laid off is having to spend her sisters wedding with the best man, Ethan (her #1 enemy). When the whole family gets sick at the wedding, except for Olive and Ethan, a honeymoon is up for the taking. Olive and Ethan pack for Maui and pretend to be newlyweds and Olive starts to feel lucky for once in her life. A romantic, contemporary novel.
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird
JOSIE SILVER
After a more than decade relationship ends due to a fatal car crash, Lydia is crushed and lost without Freddie. Her sister and his best friend try to help Lydia back into the world but something unexplainable happens and she has another chance to be with Freddie. She’s now living two lives, a world with Freddie and one with someone new.
The Turn of the Key
RUTH WARE
Rowan Caine finds an ad for a live-in nanny job with a great salary for a high-tech house for a picture-perfect family. Her thought of a perfect job turns out to be a nightmare when she ends up in prison awaiting trial for murder. Weird things happened in the house, the children were far from perfect and so was she but she’s not guilty of murder. So who did it?
Big Magic
ELIZABETH GILBERT
Elizabeth Gilbert, a well-known author, shares what it means to be creative and shares her own process of creativity. She talks about inspiration, embracing curiosity, and not be fearful of what we love to do most. She’ll guide you on what habits and attitudes it takes to live your most creative life. A self-improvement book for all you creatives out there!
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Until next time,
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Isn’t the unhoneymooners the best??!!! Thank you for this list!!
I haven’t read it yet, but it’s my next book! Can’t wait to start it (:
-erika
Wow thanks for your reviews, The two lives of Lydia bird looks promising! I’ll read that 🙂
Thank you for sharing your reviews! Definitely plan on checking these out.
Nice! I have been wanting to find something like this to add to my library. Thanks for sharing.
As someone who loves reading, these are definitely going in my to read list! ☺️
I think I’ll put The Unhoneymooners on my TBR. I’ve read so many good things about it. The Couple Next Door also sounds great.
I’ve never heard of Libby so thanks for this. I definitely will be using it. These sounike some great choices. I don’t know which to choose first.
This is a great list. I absolutely love mystery thrillers! And I really want to read Becoming. It just sounds like a really inspiring read.
Great list, thanks for sharing these suggestions!
I’ve been searching the web for new reads and I think I may have just found some new ones! Thank you for sharing !
What a great post and thanks for sharing that app!
I just saw Becoming on Netflix! I cried so much!
It’s so funny, my fiancé’s last name is Parrish so I’m going to read that book!
Thanks for the suggestions!
Great list! I just signed up for Libby, so it’s perfect timing!
Thanks for the recommendations! I’m always looking for new books to read. 🙂
I am going to have to check some of these books out
Oooo, been curious of Where the Crawdads Sing for a while. Glad you included it in this list.
I’ve read a few of these books. Can’t wait to add the rest to my tbr! Also, just watched Becoming on Netflix. Loved it!
I’ve been looking for some new books to read, great list!
Great content! Where the Crawdads Sing is on my reading list 🙂
Great recommendations! I love reading and I haven’t heard of the Libby app so thanks!
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Nice recommendations! I was looking for a light read, there are plenty good options.
Wow,would love to receive the soft copy of books !
I will have a look at “The Turn of the Key”I think 😀
Where The Crawdads Sing is such a beautiful book!
Im yet to read becoming by Michelle Obama. Thank you for this amazing list though am such a fan of thrillers.
i love using libby too! i am not sure which is your local library but i know with mine the search function on the website is not as easy to filter when compared to the app.