25 Books Likewisers Swear Will Get You Out of a Reading Slump

A global sensation and a GMA Book Club Pick, "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig invites you into a world where every regret, dream, and wish culminates in a universal library of destinies. Nora Seed's journey to navigate countless lives to find fulfillment will make you ponder your own choices. Read more here.

Brit Bennett’s acclaimed novel follows identical twin sisters in divergent racial identities. This exploration of family, identity, and history questions how well we can truly escape our past. It’s an intricately woven tale perfect for deep contemplation. Get more insight here.

Kristin Hannah's "The Nightingale" offers a poignant exploration of women's resilience during WWII. Celebrate courage and humanity with this tale of love, war, and survival. It’s an unforgettable read that will resonate deeply. Discover more here.

Madeline Miller crafts an enthralling retelling of Greek mythology through an imaginative lens. "The Song of Achilles" reverberates with timeless tales of love and heroism, revisiting the classics with modern flair. Learn more.

Alex Michaelides spins a thrilling mystery centered on the silent treatment. A gripping, Hitchcockian suspense, "The Silent Patient" challenges your perception of reality and leaves you thirsting for answers. Dive deeper here.

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ richly imagined debut novel is both a historical journey and a personal odyssey of resilience and freedom. "The Water Dancer" brings magic to the horrors of slavery, defying time and bridging stories of underground rebellion. Explore it here.

Delia Owens layers mystery, coming-of-age, and poetic nature prose in "Where the Crawdads Sing," immersing you into Kya's solitary world and the intricate details of love and society's judgments. Read more details here.

Victoria Aveyard's "Red Queen" thrusts you into a world divided by societal hierarchy and magical powers. This fresh take on betrayal and rebellion will captivate fans of fantastical intrigues. Learn more.

Kiley Reid takes a light-hearted look at serious themes of race and privilege in "Such a Fun Age," weaving an engrossing narrative of a young babysitter at crossroads with her employer’s complex past. Discover it here.

V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying masterpiece, "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," beautifully narrates a Faustian bargain spanning centuries where a young woman's life plays out in the shadows of forgotten memories. Embark on the journey here.

Ernest Cline crafts a virtual adventure where nostalgia and modern challenges collide in "Ready Player One." Set in a future dystopia, this thrilling quest for a hidden treasure in a digital universe will delight gamers and non-gamers alike. Read more here.

Oyinkan Braithwaite’s sharp and darkly humorous noir, "My Sister, the Serial Killer," juggles family loyalty and moral quandaries with a twist of mystery and unexpected sisterly bonds. Dive in here.

In Andy Weir’s "The Martian," the vibrant narrative of ingenuity and survival challenges the unforgiving Martian terrain and human resilience. This scientifically-charged adventure is both hilarious and suspenseful. Explore more.

Gillian Flynn captivates with a dissection of marriage wrapped in mystery. "Gone Girl" reinvents the psychological thriller, pushing the boundaries of love and betrayal in unpredictable twists. Find out more.

Anna Todd’s "After" explores infatuation and discovery with charismatic roughness in an internet-famed romance that connects shades of growing pains in unrealistic love. Unravel it here.

Sarah J. Maas births an enthralling saga in "House of Earth and Blood" where mysteries intertwine with fantasy, bringing an underworld tale of loss, freedom and the strength to move on. Discover more.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Anthony Doerr’s "All the Light We Cannot See" captures human resilience through the intertwining lives of a blind French girl and a German boy during WWII. Dive into this intricate tale of war's shadows. Follow their stories here.

"A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas lures you into an enchanting realm where faeries and danger intersect in breathtaking romance, igniting lore with modern storytelling. Explore here.

Tomi Adeyemi presents an empowering, West African-inspired fantasy in "Children of Blood and Bone." The narrative champions rediscovery of magic against oppressive forces, ushering bold heroines into the spotlight. Read more.

E. Lockhart’s "We Were Liars" dances with suspense and mystery on a private island, exploring young love and family secrets, unwrapping truths through guilt and deception in thrilling elegance. Find out more.

Paula Hawkins weaves voyeuristic suspense in "The Girl on the Train," featuring an unreliable narrator entrenched in mystery, bringing suburban secrets and riveting twists to light. Read more here.

Angie Thomas’ "The Hate U Give" channels an urgent narrative of racial tensions, told through the eyes of Starr Carter navigating worlds of inequality and family truths. It resonates with profound empathy and realism. Explore it here.

Casey McQuiston offers a delightful romantic romp in "Red, White & Royal Blue," where the American First Son’s covert romance with a British prince challenges tradition and tabloid intrigue in playful, heartfelt misadventures. Find joy here.

Stieg Larsson introduces Lisbeth Salander in the enigmatic, thrilling "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." This modern classic explores complex characters in a chilling investigation, blending crime fiction with suspense. Start with this classic.

Tara Westover’s "Educated" proves an inspiring memoir of self-invention and resilience, tracing her journey from isolation in survivalist Idaho to Cambridge, capturing the transformative power of education. Discover it here.