2025 FAA Reading Recs by Brooke Mielinski

The Wedding People

bmielinski — 2025-01-12 20:42:47 UTC

A woman attends a wedding alone, determined to have a decadent splurge on herself. She confides in the bride, leading to an unexpected friendship. The novel explores the winding paths to unexpected places and the power of chance encounters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

bmielinski — 2025-01-12 20:43:53 UTC

A woman discovers a rare book with connections to her past, revealing secrets about her missing sister and their childhood in the English countryside during World War II. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2025-01-12 21:18:05 UTC

Okay I hopped on the trend to read this series before the 21st when the 3rd comes out. It’s about teenagers riding dragons. You can’t go wrong if you like fantasy! This is the second one!

Shutter Island

2025-01-12 23:11:45 UTC

Great physiological thriller

A Court of Silver Flames

2025-01-20 18:42:57 UTC

bmielinski — 2025-01-21 13:23:54 UTC

I highly recommend listening to the audio version of this book as it is narrated by Tom Hanks. I loved this book so much and never wanted it to end. I could have listened to Hanks tell this story forever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

bmielinski — 2025-01-21 13:25:59 UTC

This was a good thriller....a little far-fetched but still a good page turner. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fourth Wing

bmielinski — 2025-01-26 23:50:22 UTC

I always thought I wasn't a fan of fantasy but turns out I was wrong. I devoured this book and have already started on the next one. Thank you Harris for convincing me to take the leap! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Happy Place

2025-01-27 00:53:11 UTC

Needed a palate cleanser before I start Onyx Storm!

2025-02-02 21:38:49 UTC

Currently doing a reread of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series

Think Ahead

bmielinski — 2025-02-09 22:25:30 UTC

This was an easy but deep read. Craig Groeschel offered thought-provoking steps to take in pre-deciding how you will live your life for Jesus. I love all of this author's books and enjoy listening to him preach at Life.Church online! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Onyx Storm

bmielinski — 2025-03-02 16:56:25 UTC

Holy Guacamole! This was soooo good...but I am on a roller coaster of emotions. So much to ponder and think about until the next one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Perfect Marriage

2025-04-07 02:11:59 UTC

Love following this author on TikTok haha

Broken Country

bmielinski — 2025-04-13 16:24:48 UTC

This was such a great book! I loved every moment of reading it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Harris

2025-04-13 23:15:55 UTC

The Last Letter

bmielinski — 2025-04-21 15:44:13 UTC

This book made me cry like a baby. I'm not a big fan of crying but this book was really good. Don't read unless you need a good cry! 😂

Great Big Beautiful Life

bmielinski — 2025-05-11 23:43:00 UTC

This book is unlike any other Emily Henry book but the change was nice. It held my attention and I like how it ended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Woman in Suite 11

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 00:56:01 UTC

This is a sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10. I encourage you to read these books back to back if you are like me and can't remember what happens between books 😂 This one is good, not scary but still a mystery!

You Deserve to Know

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 00:57:35 UTC

Loved this one! It kept me guessing the whole time. Plus I'm a big fan of a "neighborhood" type thriller where everyone is connected but they also have a past lurking beneath the surface. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Don't Let Him In

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 00:58:51 UTC

This was a GREAT read! It didn't fit Lisa Jewell's normal mold of a book which I actually liked. There were lots of characters and timelines that intersected all over the place but I COULD NOT put it down. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It's A Love Story

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 00:59:49 UTC

Probably my favorite book of the summer! I just love Annabel Monaghan. She writes a great love story that isn't too spicy! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

That's Not My Name

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 01:01:15 UTC

Tiffany Harris recommended this one and it did not disappoint! This was a great thriller that just got better with every single page. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One Golden Summer

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 01:02:44 UTC

This is a sequel to the book Every Summer After. I loved it so much and may have even shed a tear as I was reading it. This would be a good end of summer read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

All the Dangerous Things

bmielinski — 2025-08-24 01:03:46 UTC

Great thriller and I didn't see the twists coming! I have this book in actual paper copy if you want to borrow. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We Were Liars

2025-09-07 21:14:16 UTC

I’ve never read anything with a similar style to this author. She writes so personally from the pov of the main character. There is also a show on Amazon that I recommend to watch after reading!

The Purpose Driven Life

2025-09-07 21:16:50 UTC

Started this 40 day deep dive on Saturday! It has quick 5-10 minute devotionals that are already super encouraging! (It’s recommended to complete with a friend, so let me know if you want to read it with me!!)

This was a great series, Book #2

2025-09-29 03:11:35 UTC

Book #3 Summer I Turned Pretty Series

2025-10-05 21:15:06 UTC

The Good Daughter

2025-11-09 21:07:21 UTC

The Widow

2025-11-16 00:38:56 UTC

I enjoyed this one but really anticipated it to be "meatier" since it is a John Grisham book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Academy

2025-11-16 00:40:31 UTC

I really enjoyed this one and I'm so glad that Elin Hildebrand is writing again. This is different than her normal Nantucket writing and had some mystery to it that kept me guessing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Last One at the Wedding

2025-11-16 00:41:58 UTC

This one was interesting, a bit of mystery. I was happy to pick it up each day but in the end it was just depressing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rock Paper Scissors

2025-11-16 00:43:02 UTC

Lynette recommended this one to me and it was really good! Lots of twists that I didn't see coming. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

She Didn't See it Coming

2025-11-16 00:44:03 UTC

Good mystery/thriller that kept me guessing the whole time. Needless to say, I didn't see it coming either! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ward D

2026-01-04 19:17:19 UTC

I read this book in one day! Definitely kept my attention! Crazy twist at the end. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Harris

2026-01-04 19:20:11 UTC

Theo of Golden

2026-01-04 23:11:33 UTC

Beautiful and inspirational

cgoodin — 2026-01-04 23:23:31 UTC

If you or someone you know is going through infertility this is a really encouraging book!

Queens of Shadows

2026-01-12 01:21:32 UTC

2026-01-26 01:54:07 UTC

Such a great story. Very Huck Finn-esque.

After WWII

2026-03-20 20:34:44 UTC

What happened after the war.

Historical Fiction WWI

2026-03-20 20:37:16 UTC

Told through letters

Historical Fiction 1960s

2026-03-20 20:40:18 UTC

The Women

2026-07-06 01:14:58 UTC

Set in the 60"s, Frankie enlists as an Army nurse to follow in her family's legacy of service, and finds herself in the controversial conflict of the Vietnam War there and at home.

The Boyfriend

2026-08-02 19:29:26 UTC

Half way through I couldn’t put it down.

2026-08-08 17:10:53 UTC

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