Popular books for millennials
Know My Name
What is Know My Name about?
"Know My Name" by Chanel Miller "does not have a happy ending." It's the story of trauma, resilience, and getting on your feet. What does it take to heal after sexual assault? What's wrong with the justice system and social biases? This book will definitely change your perception of this world; just open your heart and mind to it.
The Hunger Games
What is The Hunger Games about?
One of the favorite works of YA fiction fans, this book paints the dystopian world of Panem, where the children from 12 districts have to participate in The Hunger Games. When her younger sister Prim gets selected as a tribute, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to participate instead. She will have to survive in the system designed to kill people like her for the entertainment of the elite.
Normal People
What is Normal People about?
Connell and Marianne come from the same small Irish town, but their worlds couldn’t be more different. Connell is popular and quiet. Meanwhile, Marianne is an outsider. What do they have in common, though? Who knows, but they walk together through high school, university, and beyond. Their love story is messy but so achingly real.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
What is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck about?
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” presents a new perspective on problems, happiness, and success in our lives. The book explains why positive thinking and today’s trends can be dangerous for us. It also teaches how we can stop caring about things that don’t matter.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
What is A Court of Thorns and Roses about?
With this highly popular book among BookTok community, you’ll get to travel into the mystical faerie world. The story’s protagonist, a huntress named Feyre Archeron, kills a wolf in the forest – and this event sets off her strange adventure. This book is full of fantasy romance, magic, and dramatic scenes – a perfect read to escape from the real world for an hour or two!
Educated
What is Educated about?
“Educated” is a captivating memoir of Tara Westover’s journey from living with a strict Idaho family to receiving an education that transforms her life. This powerful and inspiring narrative delves into themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge against all odds.
The Fault in Our Stars
What is The Fault in Our Stars about?
Hazel Grace Lancaster’s life is defined by her cancer diagnosis, but everything changes when she meets Augustus Waters at a support group. Gus is charismatic, funny, and just as obsessed with big ideas as Hazel. Their story isn’t just a story about illness — it’s a story about borderless love, loss, and what it means to leave a mark on the world.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
What is My Year of Rest and Relaxation about?
What would it feel like to take a pill and sleep an entire year? No problems, no anger, no constantly exhausting life. "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" by Ottessa Moshfegh depicts a woman who does exactly this. What you will see here is personal struggles, isolation, self-destruction, and reinventions.
Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
What is Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies about?
“Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies” shows a bright example of how to get out of your injuries and heartache to achieve a life filled with bright colors. Age does not play any role in your changes, and the author is proof of this. Read about her experience and learn how to build a happier future.
Broke Millennial
What is Broke Millennial about?
"Broke Millennial" offers easy-to-follow advice for young people facing financial difficulties due to their unstable income. The book shows the importance of creating an emergency fund and gives valuable insights into the benefits of online banking.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
What is Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents about?
Were your parents emotionally mature? How do you feel reflecting on your childhood? Do you feel loneliness or anxiousness? The book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson answers all these questions and helps us overcome childhood trauma. This book can guide you in overcoming feelings of abandonment and loneliness and help you meet your emotional needs if you're willing to. You'll learn the four primary categories of parents that lack emotional maturity, the drawbacks of their influence, and the coping strategies that children of such families usually develop.
Can't Even
What is Can't Even about?
"Can't Even" by Anne Helen Petersen argues that burnout is not the cause of modernity and that it has been a problem for a thousand years. The book offers an analysis of the life of a person suffering from burnout. You will be able to learn about this problem from the inside and understand what you need to focus on to get out of this state. "Can't Even" will be useful for both employers and employees, since burnout is a universal issue that touches everyone at some point.
It Ends with Us
What is It Ends with Us about?
Sometimes, a relationship can blossom like in a fairy tale, yet turn out to be a horror because of an abusive relationship. That is precisely what happened to Lily Bloom, the protagonist of "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover. What will she choose — keep the love fire burning or walk away in search of a new beginning? This novel has resonated with a broad female audience, proving that the issue of domestic violence is still, unfortunately, prevalent.
The Woman in Me
What is The Woman in Me about?
“The Woman in Me” by Britney Spears tells the story of the iconic pop star from her point of view. Based on the stories from the singer's life, you will learn the facts that were twisted or not revealed by the tabloids. Whether you’re an old Britney fan or just interested in pop culture and its impact, you'll find this profoundly personal book engaging.
Everything I Know About Love
What is Everything I Know About Love about?
Dolly Alderton, an award-winning author and journalist, shares a fascinating memoir “Everything I Know about Love” portraying her teenage years and twenties. She describes her experiences with men and women, love and friendship, alcohol and drugs, and much more. Every woman in her twenties and beyond will recognize herself in this humorous and moving book.
Atomic Habits
What is Atomic Habits about?
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear is one of the most valuable sources for changing your habits as it reveals the very nature of habit formation. The literary work suggests following continuous sequences of cues, cravings, responses, and rewards to achieve objectives. The author has been researching habits and decision-making for many years, and his book has sold millions of copies in over 50 languages.
Fight Club
What is Fight Club about?
"What is the first rule of fight club?" Chuck Palahniuk's "Fight Club" is a modern classic known for its fierce and unapologetic style. The book examines the inner turmoil of a man who, in defiance of contemporary society, establishes an underground combat club. Palahniuk challenges masculinity, consumerism, and the quest for happiness through his dark humor and incisive analysis.
The Mountain Is You
What is The Mountain Is You about?
“The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery” by Brianna Wiest teaches acceptance of self-sabotage, strategies for developing emotional intelligence, and unlocking potential. You'll learn how to master the mighty mountains that block your path to a better self.
Adults
What is Adults about?
Our identities in reality and online differ, and so does the identity of the protagonist of "Adults" by Emma Jane Unsworth. Jenny's real life is falling apart, but the perfect online image is shining brightly. Will she be able to see beyond the screen? Or will digital addiction destroy her life?
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
What is On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous about?
"On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" depicts untold stories of love, trauma, and identity. Is it true that if you are once an immigrant, you are always the immigrant? How do our race and class influence our lives? This book discusses controversial topics but is still filled with hope.
Hunger
What is Hunger about?
In "Hunger", writer Roxane Gay opens up about deeply intimate relationship between her body and food. She looks at the biases connected to our bodies and the hunger we all have – but not necessarily the physical one.
Never Let Me Go
What is Never Let Me Go about?
Kathy and her friends Ruth and Tommy are students of a seemingly nice boarding school called Hailsham that hides a dark mystery. You’ll explore their world through Kathy’s perspective, diving deep into her experiences and choices. Partly a coming-of-age story and science fiction, it poignantly explores the themes of conformity and free will.
Conversations with Friends
What is Conversations with Friends about?
Frances and Bobbi are ex-lovers turned best friends. When they meet Melissa, a sophisticated writer, and her charismatic husband, Nick, their lives become connected in ways they didn’t expect. What begins as intellectual banter turns into an exploration of desire, power, and vulnerability.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
What is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? about?
Written in 1968, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" depicts the year 2021. It shows the aftermath of a devastating world war that has killed millions and caused mass extinctions. As we can see, it hasn't happened yet. Still, we can't deny some things that used to be fantastic in 1968 but are a reality today, like robotic animals and humanlike androids.
Becoming
What is Becoming about?
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States is a New York Times bestseller revealing her personal and professional stories. Michelle made herself a powerful advocate for women and girls worldwide, as she fundamentally altered the way families pursue healthier and versatile lifestyles and supported her husband – former US President Barack Obama.
All about Love
What is All about Love about?
What does the word "love" mean to you? In her book "All About Love," bell hooks explores the complexities of love in today's world. She talks about modern society's inability to love romantically without sexual desire and about the lack of care, unity, and empathy that comes with it.
A Little Life
What is A Little Life about?
"A Little Life" follows four friends who've graduated from the same college: an aspiring actor Willem, an architect Malcolm, a painter named JB, and Jude, a lawyer. All of them are trying to make their path in New York, dealing with personal struggles and emotional turbulence. In their hardships, we see how they and their relationships change over time.
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