Books That Keep Me Up At Night
Books That Keep Me Up At Night
by Rachel
Books have a way of sneaking into your life, whether it's the odd thought of a quote that stuck with you or a character that you saw yourself in. These five books are the ones that I constantly find my thoughts drifting back to. The books that I love the most are the ones that I can't seem to get out of my head, and I always find that when a book delves deeper into the character side of a story, I am able to connect more with the book as a whole, as the characters are always the things that stick with me the longest. These books are the perfect example.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Six close knit ancient Greek students. What could possibly go wrong? A thrilling story which is best enjoyed going in blind. Donna Tartts beautiful writing will have you completely enthralled, and every time you set the book down you will find yourself itching to pick it back up.
Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
As an American man recounts his time spent living in Paris, you will find yourself falling helplessly in love with James Baldwins writing. In under 200 pages, Baldwin is able to create such an impactful story that will leave you staring at the wall speechless. We explore themes of internalized homophobia as our protagonist meets Giovanni, an Italian bartender, while he is waiting for his fiancé to return from Spain.
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
When a red door appears in front of June Farrow, she of course decides to go through it. Changing her life forever, June is thrust into a past that doesn't quite make sense, and she will have no choice but to uncover secrets that someone desperately wants hidden. A spellbinding and emotional read that gives you the same feeling as watching an old Hollywood film.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
How far would you go to have more time? Addie, it seems would go as far as to make a deal with a god that only answers after dark. Now Addie has all the time in the world but at a grave cost, no one can ever remember her. As we follow Addie LaRue throughout her life, we see the ways she leaves her mark on a world that doesn’t know she exists.
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
R.F. Kuang's masterpiece of a debut trilogy is a must read for all fantasy lovers! This book is dark and addictive, following a girl in a war-torn world. You will be laughing one moment and then crying the next as you discover just how far our protagonist will go to protect her country, and herself. It is a story that sticks with you long after finishing it.