Top 10 Addicting Books to Get Lost In

This glittering tale of old Hollywood glamour follows the life of fictional movie icon Evelyn Hugo as she finally reveals her life story to an unknown journalist. Through seven marriages and decades of fame, Evelyn's ruthless ambition and hidden loves will keep you furiously turning pages. The way Reid weaves together past and present creates an intoxicating mystery that builds to an explosive revelation.

What makes it addicting: The combination of old Hollywood drama, forbidden romance, and a central mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.

From the author of The Martian comes a mind-bending space adventure about an amnesiac astronaut who wakes up alone on a ship billions of miles from Earth. As our hero pieces together his mission and makes an extraordinary discovery, you'll find yourself totally invested in both the cutting-edge science and the deeply human story at its core.

What makes it addicting: The perfect blend of scientific problem-solving, memory mystery, and one of the most unique friendship stories in science fiction.

When struggling writer Lowen accepts a job completing the remaining books of an injured author, she discovers a disturbing autobiographical manuscript that was never meant to be found. This psychological thriller is impossible to put down as it blurs the lines between truth and fiction, leaving readers questioning everything until the final page.

What makes it addicting: Creeping psychological tension, unreliable narrators, and shocking twists that will have you immediately flipping back to reread earlier chapters.

This heartwarming fantasy follows a by-the-books caseworker who must investigate a mysterious orphanage for magical children. What starts as a simple assignment becomes a life-changing adventure filled with found family, gentle romance, and delightful magic. It's like a warm hug in book form that you'll never want to end.

What makes it addicting: Charming characters, cozy worldbuilding, and the kind of feel-good story you'll want to live in forever.

This fantasy romance series starter follows huntress Feyre into a dangerous faerie realm. What begins as a Beauty and the Beast retelling evolves into an epic tale of love, power, and survival. Warning: The series gets progressively more addicting with each book, so clear your schedule.

What makes it addicting: Complex political intrigue, steamy romance, and worldbuilding that grows more fascinating with each revelation.

A woman shoots her husband five times and never speaks again. A criminal psychotherapist becomes obsessed with uncovering her motive. This psychological thriller masterfully draws readers into its web of secrets, leading to one of the most shocking endings in recent memory.

What makes it addicting: Tight plotting, compelling psychological elements, and a twist you won't see coming.

This dark academia fantasy follows a Chinese boy recruited to Britain's Royal Institute of Translation, where silver-working magic requires precise translations between matched word pairs. Equal parts historical fantasy and scathing colonial critique, this novel combines intellectual puzzles with revolutionary tension.

What makes it addicting: Intricate magical theory, complex moral questions, and mounting revolutionary tension.

Spanning thirty years, this novel follows two friends who bond over video games and go on to become legendary game designers. More than just a book about gaming, it's an intimate exploration of creativity, collaboration, and the many forms love can take.

What makes it addicting: Deep character development, creative storytelling structure, and themes that resonate long after the last page.

When Avery Grambs mysteriously inherits billions from a stranger, she must move into his mansion and solve a series of puzzles alongside his enigmatic grandsons. This YA mystery combines the family drama of Knives Out with the puzzle-solving of escape rooms.

What makes it addicting: Clever riddles, family secrets, potential romance, and stakes that keep escalating.

Set in 1950s Mexico, this atmospheric horror novel follows socialite Noemí as she investigates her cousin's disturbing letters from a mysterious family estate. Combining the glamour of mid-century Mexico with creeping supernatural dread, this book will have you simultaneously desperate to know what happens next and afraid to find out.

What makes it addicting: Lush prose, mounting tension, and a perfect slow-burn reveal of the house's dark secrets.