Books That Grew on Me…

1 - We Have Always Lived in The Castle, by Shirley Jackson

I felt so confused after I finished this book. I hated many (if not all) characters, and felt dissatisfied. Weeks after I finished this book, I began to change my mind and started to really love the themes and the bonds between the characters. It began to make sense the more I sat with the ending.

2 - The Stranger, by Albert Camus

I can’t even express how much I hated this book after I read it. A year after I finished it, I searched up a few analysis of the book and realized why I was so uncomfortable with the main characters mind set. Understanding the philosophy, despite hating it, made me love this book.

3 - This Thing Between Us, by Gus Moreno

I felt robbed of all the time I spent reading this book. I was angry. But, as I kept tossing these feelings around in my mind, I realized I how horrifying this book really was and I began to respect the story for the horror it presented, and the horror that’s still hasn’t left my mind.

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A hand holds the book "Six More Months of June" by Daisy Garrison on a white knitted blanket. Overlays state: "5 stars... i am breathless with how much i love it" and "john green meets rainbow rowell meets jenny han."
A hand holds "Six More Months of June" on a white knitted blanket, with other books in the background. Overlays include: "dreamy, aching, romantic," a synopsis of the book, and "no notes. perfect."
you need to read this one
review: six more months of june rating: 5 stars it’s been a while since i read a book that left me breathless with how good it was. i’m not sure how daisy garrison so perfectly encapsulated that dazed, glittering feeling that is the last few weeks of high school, but she did — with startling, p
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A book titled "Let Me Fucking Cry" by Rhiannon Janae rests on a dark grey crumpled fabric, with text overlay "A book about grief that completely broke me."
A close-up of a white book page displaying the number "49" centered, indicating a page number.
An open book page from "Let Me Fucking Cry" showing a poem or prose about self-worth and a man, starting with "If those walls could have talked."
Books about grief
Book; let me fcking cry by Rhiannon Janae #i felt this book in my soul #this book made me cry hard #criedtearingthebookup #emotionalbooks #poetrybooks
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Rhiannon Janae

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A person holds an open book titled "A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novik, with text overlay "Books I Would Sell My Soul To Read For The First Time Again." The image shows the book's pages and the person's hands, with a Lemon8 watermark.
The book cover for "Archer's Voice" by Mia Sheridan, featuring dandelions against a blue sky. Surrounding text highlights themes like "Small Town Romance," "Friends to Lovers," "Grumpy x Sunshine," and "Trauma Bonding."
The book cover for "Things We Left Behind" by Lucy Score, with purple cut-out letters and white flowers. Keywords around it include "Second Chance Romance," "Enemies to Lovers," "One Night Stand," and "Dark Secret."
Books l Would Sell My Soul To Read Again
✨What's your "sell-my-soul" book? Drop it in the comments—let's build the ultimate unforgettable bookshelf!📚 #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #romancebooks #romancebookrecommendations #booktok
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ClaraReadsRomance

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A bookshelf filled with various books, featuring the text overlay "The books that started it all...." and a Lemon8 watermark.
A hand holding "The Boxcar Children" book, with a red box overlay stating "i DOVE INTO THiS SERIES IN 3RD GRADE".
A hand holding the book "Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery," with a black box overlay asking "WHO REMEMBERS THiS?!?!".
The books that made me
Went to Barnes and Nobles today and saw these nostalgic babies that I grew up with! I remember laying in my bed for HOURS reading all these books and my mom screaming at me to go outside and play. I may have grabbed one of these books for my 8 year old hoping she’ll love it just as much as I did
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A woman lies in bed, looking up, with text overlay "6 books so F*CKING incredible I just stared at the F*CKING ceiling when I was done," introducing a list of thrilling books.
A woman lies in bed, looking up, with the book cover for "NO EXIT" by Taylor Adams. Text reads, "I didn't blink for the last 100 pages," highlighting its gripping nature.
A woman lies in bed, looking up, with the book cover for "LIES AND BONES" by T.J. Law. Text states, "Impossible to put down. F*cking love this book," praising its captivating story.
6 books that left me staring at the ceiling
These six thriller books were so f*cking amazing, they left me staring at the wall. If you like twisty stories with great characters, add these thriller book recommendations to you TBR list of must-reads. #thrillerreads #thrillerbooksaddict #thrillerbookrecs #thrillerbooks #booksoflemo
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Great Thriller Books

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