Hi everyone — I’m kind of a beginner when it comes to reading regularly, and lately I’ve fallen into a reading slump: I pick up books but struggle to stay engaged and finish them. I’m hoping to find something that will pull me in and keep me turning the pages.
Here’s a bit about my taste: I loved The Book Thief and A Thousand Splendid Suns. I also really enjoyed The Kite Runner. I’m a big fan of thrillers and mysteries, especially ones with strong plot twists and a gripping storyline. I’m looking for something that:
has suspense and mystery
keeps me hooked from early on
has layered characters / emotional depth
isn’t just a light read — I want something that will stick with me
If you’ve got any suggestions — whether it’s a standalone or a series — I’d love to hear them. Bonus points if it’s something that might get me reading again every day.
Thanks!
by Ok_Reindeer4462
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The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
You may enjoy Beartown by Fredrik Backman. It’s extremely readable, but also has a lot of emotion. The characters completely drive the story and will burrow their way into your soul. It’s not a mystery or thriller by genre, but it does have suspense that keeps you guessing because at the beginning it tells you “X” happens, and leaves you guessing as to what exactly that will entail. If you like it, it also has two amazing sequels with the same incredible characters. I could not put these books down once I started each of them.