Please tell me you have Kindle Unlimited because if you don’t you are obviously spending too much for books. You have Netflix, don’t you? Hulu maybe? Well Kindle Unlimited is practically the same thing but for books. You pay $10/month and get access to a s**t ton of books. Now, kind of like Netflix, not all the books are good. Some are downright bad but you’re not going to have that problem because I’ve made you a sweet list with all of the best books to read on Kindle Unlimited. I even organized it by genre. You’re welcome.
Fiction | Romance | Sci-fi / Fantasy | Horror / Suspense | Nonfiction
Fiction
#1: Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
A riveting tale of one man’s survival in Italy during World War II, this book is based on a true story of a forgotten hero and will be released to your TV soon. Pick it up before you get to watch the live action version!
#2: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
If you don’t have Hulu and haven’t heard of The Handmaid’s Tale, you are missing out. This riveting book set in the near future describes a world where a monotheocracy is the ruling body and women are repressed beyond belief.
#3: When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal
Her sister has been dead for fifteen years so why is she on the TV news outside a club fire in New Zealand? A journey of two sisters and the childhood that forged them into the people they are today, this story questions whether sisters can reunite after unspeakable tragedy.
#4: The Storyteller’s Secret by Sejal Badani
Jaya’s life has not gone the way she’s planned and after the third miscarriage, she decides to go to India to uncover answers to her family’s past. Through Ravi, her grandmother’s former servant and trusted confidant, Jaya learns about the legacy of her grandmother and her role during the British occupation.
#5: The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia & Simon Bruni
Magical realism at its finest, The Murmur of Bees follows Simonopio. Found as a child in a blanket of bees, he’s adopted by the Morales family and uses his gift of seeing into the future to help his adoptive family. Set during the Mexican Revolution, this book captures what it means to be family and to have faith in the unbelievable.
#6: The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms
Being a single, overworked mother is hard so when the husband who abandoned her shows back up and offers to take the kids for the summer, Amy escapes to NYC. She’s letting her hair down and taking new chances in this exciting and funny book.
#7: The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona Valpy
This book is a heart-wrenching tale of three seamstresses during World War II and the secrets they hold close to their hearts. Two generations later, when one of the seamstresses’ granddaughters travels to Paris, she’ll learn her family history that is darker than she ever imagined.
#8: The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey
What’s a best friend for if not to volunteer overseas as a Red Cross Clubmobile girl during World War II? When Fiona’s fiance is reported missing after being shot down in Germany, she and her two best friends enlist with the Red Cross to find out what happened and to help others through the daunting challenges of war.
#9: In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn
After sixteen-year-old Finn dies in a car accident, she keeps vigil over her family and friends who struggle to survive without her. Keep tissues near by because this one will have you crying pretty much immediately.
#10: Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Raymond Jaffe feels like he doesn’t belong but when his neighbor Mildred Gutermann turns to him for help to find her caretaker, Luis Velez, an unlikely friendship forms that will give Raymond hope again.
romance
#11: Rhapsodic (The Bargainer #1) by Laura Thalassa
Sirens and Fae warriors? Yes please. Get ready for a paranormal romance series that will keep you intrigued from beginning to end. With good writing, fated mates, and the perfect amount of steam, Laura Thalassa keeps you turning the pages.
#12: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Sports romance always gets my G.O.A.T. (see what I did there?) and Mariana Zapata always delivers. With a quiet, introverted male lead and spunky heroine, this slow-burn love story is lighthearted and fun.
#13: Vicious (Sinners of Saint Book 1) by L.J. Shen
There’s a fine line between love and hate and L.J. Shen gets the right balance in Vicious. A brilliant, ruthless lawyer and a starving artist might not seem to go together but love gets even the worst of us, right?
#14: Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
After the loss of her mother, Joanna Teale returns to rural Illinois to complete her graduate research on nesting birds and ends up meeting a little girl, Ursa, who claims to be an alien. She enlists the help of her neighbor, Gabriel, to help Ursa make it home even if “home” is in the stars.
#15: Scoring Wilder by R.S. Grey
Nineteen-year-old Kinsley Bryant is aiming to make it on the women’s Olympic soccer team and distractions like Coach Wilder are the last thing she needs in this steamy sports-romance read.
#16: Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover writes fantastic modern romances and Regretting You is no exception. Following a mother and daughter and their loss of a husband and father, Hoover expertly interweaves two stories of grief and love.
#17: Under Different Stars by Amy A. Bartol
Finding out you’re from another planet can be harrowing and Kricket Hollowell is about to figure out how much. Enter Trey Allairis and maybe saving another world won’t be so bad after all.
#18: Angelfall by Susan Ee
Like a little paranormal in your romance? Then pick up Angelfall by Susan Ee. A trilogy following Penryn and her journey to rescue her sister, Susan Ee creates a detailed and entertaining story that includes star-crossed love. If you’re looking for books similar to Angelfall, check out this post!
#19: The Learning Hours: How to Date a Douchebag by Sara Ney
Need something a lighthearted and fun? Check out the How to Date a Douchebag series by Sara Ney. My personal favorite? The Learning Hours – smexy steam, sweet boy, fun stuff.
#20: Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata
Yes, I know. Mariana Zapata made it on this list twice! And honestly all of her books on Kindle Unlimited are great reads. But this slow-burn romance has you falling in love with both Ruby Santos and her soldier overseas.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
#21: Air Awakens by Elise Kova
The Air Awakens series by Elise Kova is a great fantasy read with elemental magic, powerful sorcerers, tides of war, and young love. Quick and easy to read, this is a great Kindle Unlimited find!
#22: 1984 by George Orwell
Yes, they even have 1984! Can you believe it? 1984 is a classic they used to make you read in school but if you hated it then, give it another shot now because there’s no way you won’t get into Winston’s forbidden love affair and his participation in a secret revolutionary organization.
#23: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
If you haven’t read The Hunger Games now is the perfect time because The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was released recently and now you can binge the entire series! Follow Katniss Everdeen in her attempt to take down the Capitol.
#24: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
The first volume of The Lord of the Rings trilogy is available on Kindle Unlimited. Go with Frodo Baggins on his perilous quest to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
#25: The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon
Told like a fairy tale, this fantasy of a cursed kingdom, warring clans, and unexpected salvation follows Bayr of Saylock and his journey to defeat the king and bring peace at last to a plagued land.
#26: Wool by Hugh Howey
The world outside is toxic and humanity is clawing for survival in a single silo. This thrilling sci-fi read will take you down sinister conspiracies to give you an eyeopening conclusion on this post-apocalyptic world.
#27: Blood Oath (The Darkest Drae Book 1) by Raye Wagner
Well-written characters, intricate plot twists, and a little romance puts this book on my to-read list. This dark paranormal read follows a girl that begins a pawn but eventually becomes a queen.
#28: The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith
Growing grapes is magical in The Vine Witch where a young witch in turn-of-the-century France helps grow the vineyards at Chateau Renard. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy this well-written story about a vine witch and her vineyard.
#29: Free the Darkness (King’s Dark Tidings Book 1) by Kel Kade
An epic fantasy tale, Free the Darkness follows a young warrior and his quest to understand his life’s purpose. Raised and trained in seclusion at a secret fortress, Rezkin must travel across Ashai to find the one man who may hold the clues to his very existence.
#30: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis Taylor
Bob Johansson was ready to retire and live the good life, but instead, gets himself killed crossing the street. He wakes up a century later, uploaded into computer hardware, and slated to be an interstellar probe. Jump into the Bobiverse and get a sci-fi read with a similar tone to the Old Man’s War.
Horror/Suspense
#31: The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchinson
Looking for something a little dark and twisted? This murder suspense book is the way to go. A story about a brutal, twisted man obsessed with capturing and preserving his lovely specimens. If you’re squeamish, this isn’t the book for you.
#32: The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne
Professor Cray is supposed to be helping uncover who killed one of his former students. But when the investigation starts pointing to the professor himself, he’ll need to stay one step ahead of the police and uncover the killer.
#33: Find Me by Anne Fraiser
FBI profiler Reni Fisher is about to dig deep into a bone-chilling family history. Her father, a convicted serial killer, will only lead her to the graves of his victims and she’s not about to turn away the chance to find redemption for the victims and their families.
#34: The Body Reader by Anne Frasier
Detective Jude Fontaine has been up close and personal with sadistic men before – she was held in an underground cell for three years after all. Even though others doubt her sanity, she’ll do whatever it takes to find a killer on the loose.
#35: Thief River Falls by Brian Freeman
Lisa Power, the author of a bestselling thriller, is secluded in her remote house in Minnesota after the loss of her entire family. When a young boy shows up at her door claiming to have witnessed a murder that the police are covering up, she’ll do all she can to get them both out of a bad situation.
#36: I Am Watching You by Teresa Driscoll
When Ella Longfield overhears two men flirting with a teenage girl she doesn’t think much of it until she realizes they’ve just escaped from prison. Something stops her from getting help and when the girl comes up missing on the news, Ella will be wracked with guilt. Threatening letters and abundant secrets keep the reader turning the pages in this thriller.
#37: Lying Next to Me by Gregg Olsen
Adam’s wife is abducted right before his eyes and he can’t do anything about it. It’s a good thing that Detective Lee Husemann is an old friend of his and will do everything she can to help. But when Lee starts to put the pieces together, she’ll realize that not everyone is telling the truth.
#38: A Killer’s Wife by Victor Methos
Jessica Yardley’s ex-husband went to prison for a series of brutal murders fourteen years ago and her life is finally making sense. Now, a new rash of homicides have her ex-husband’s signature all over them. She’ll have to help the FBI catch the copycat killer before the killer catches her.
#39: When I Was You by Minka Kent
Brienne Dougray barely survived a brutal attack and still suffers from headaches and memory loss. When she finds evidence of another woman living with the same name, same car, same life, she leaves the safety of her home to hunt a familiar stranger.
#40: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
Gina Royal becomes Gwen Proctor when it’s revealed that her husband had a secret life as a serial killer. After moving to remote Stillhouse Lake, a body turns up and she starts to receive threatening letters. She’ll have to learn how to fight and protect her family from a killer whot akes pleasure in tormenting her.
Nonfiction
#41: If You Tell by Gregg Olsen
A mother who’s psychosis leads to the murder of three innocent people. Three sisters all raised in the same hell of a childhood and all doing their best to escape. This true story shows the will to survive and that light can come out of the darkness.
#42: A River in Darkness by Masaji Ishikawa, Risa Kobayashi, et al.
This memoir of Ishikawa candidly recounts his upbringing, the time he spent barely living in North Korea, and his harrowing escape. Ishikawa’s indomitable spirit shines in this novel.
#43: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Need a little help to get you motivated this year? Check out this book that gives you seven habits that will help make you a successful person.
#44: An American Princess: The Many Lives of Allene Tew by Annejet van der Zijl & Michele Hutchinson
An interesting tale of a woman trying to find her place in the world. Over the course of four marriages, one world war, and the Russian Revolution, this story will about Allene Tew’s life will keep you intrigued from beginning to end.
#45: The Warner Boys by Curt & Ana Warner
Curt Warner was a Seahawks star running back but after retirement, he and his family fell off the map. The book details his family’s life after their twin boys are diagnosed with severe autism. A true look into a family’s struggle for healing and peace.
#46: The Accidental President by A. J. Baime
There are not enough books on Harry S. Truman’s administration. But this book weaves Truman’s story into a narrative that is easy to read and understand. A great biography on a man thrust into the presidency.
#47: Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick
The Pitch Perfect star gives us a funny collection of autobiographical essays. She uses humorous and charming stories and observations to give an in-depth look into her brain. Great of you’re looking for a quick and easy read!
#48: What If? by Randall Munroe
Ever wonder if you could build a jetback using downward-firing machine guns? Probably not, but you might be wondering it right now. Read What If? to enjoy Munroe’s gleeful responses to that and many other absurd and hypothetical questions.
#49: Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes by Spiffy McChappy
Need something to break the ice? This book is full of bad jokes that will do just that. Fair warning: If you’re not into bad puns, don’t pick up this book.
#50: Born Survivors by Wendy Holden
Three young pregnant women are separated from their husbands and families and sent to Auschwitz. Wendy Holden recounts their extraordinary story of fighting not just for their own lives but the lives of their unborn children.
Alyssa Flores
Alyssa reads hundreds of books a year and is on a never-ending quest to find the perfect book.
