When we're lucky enough to get out of the endless loop of Hulu bingeing (in prep for a new Brooklyn 99 season, of course), the Her Campus team does our best in finding and recommending some of the best books out there. From dark and twisted mysteries to extremely lovable young adult books (literally, no shame in loving YA), we've definitely got a range of book tastes on the team (and we're damn proud of it).
As we do every week, we took to the @HerCampus story to chat about all the novels we've been loving this year, along with the ones we've been dying to sit down and finally read. So get a pen and paper out and get ready to add on to your book bucket list — we've got you covered all year long with books that'll make you ditch your Netflix marathons (seriously). Here's what we had to say:
A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall
"It's honestly my go-to read — it's super light and fun to read. I love, and I mean LOVE, YA novels, and what I like about this particular YA novel is that it's from so many different viewpoints. It tells a love story from everyone except the people falling in love."— Edel
Playing With Matches by Hannah Orenstein
"This book tells the story of a recent grad who becomes a matchmaker in New York City — it's SO juicy and interesting. It's totally the perfect spring break beach read."— Stephanie
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
"I'm so looking forward to reading this. It's the follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale, which was so good. I'm totally ready to jump back into this world again!"— Casey
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney
"I just got this book on the Barnes & Noble sales table. Pro tip: that's where you can find the best books, TBH. It's the story of a woman who gets into a car accident and falls into a coma. She's trying to figure out what happened to her since she experiences memory loss and has a sneaking suspicion that her husband has something to do with it."— Jenna
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris
"One of my favorite ways to stay politically informed is by reading books from potential political candidates. I just finished this book that came out in January — it's such an awesome read. She talks about her stances on climate change and gun violence. It's such a great way to get more informed about the candidates!"— Julianne
The Lost Night by Andrea Bartz
"I've been completely obsessed with this book in 2019. It's a page-turner if you're looking for one of those. It's most definitely thrilling and a little bit dark. Trust me, it's a must-read."— Felicity
Now that you've added to your reading list, we give you the approval to 'x' out of this page and get to reading. Whether you choose a sassy rom-com style novel or a might-give-you-nightmares thriller, there's no shame in what book you choose to cuddle up with tonight. Grab that glass of wine and bake those cookies, because it's time to have a stay-in weekend dedicated to your book bucket list.