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5 Non-Romance Books

 


I love to read a cute romance book, but every once in a while, I crave a book that a character does not find their true love or love is not even mentioned in the book. So to celebrate the singles in the world such as myself. Here are my top five non-romance books.

 

Fawkes by Nadine Brandes


 

Fawkes is a historical fiction book with a hint of fantasy that follows Guy Fawkes’s son (Thomas) as he tries to find his father to receive the most significant honor the Igniters have their mask. Their mask are essential as whatever color mask is given to the child of an Igniter is the color they can control (so if you have a blue mask, you can control any blue object like water, grey would control things like stone, and so on). However, the people of this time are dealing with a severe plague called the Stone Plague which Thomas has in his eye. Thomas must find his father to get his mask and hopefully pardon himself from the plague he has contracted. But when Thomas meets his father, he finds that Guy Fawkes will blow up parliament. Thomas must choose to help his father and cure himself of the plague or walk away from this crime that could get him hung.  

Goodreads Link -  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36576048-fawkes?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1RmqxzZ6Cp&rank=1

 

Sherlock Holmes (All of them) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


 

Sherlock is a mastermind who goes around and solves mysteries. He uses his observation skills and pure logic to solve the mysteries he comes across. I love the stories Sir Arthur Conan Doyle writes about Sherlock. The stories are not super long, so if you are needing more books for a reading challenge, they would be a good option.

 Goodreads Link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37881636-the-complete-collection-of-sherlock-holmes?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=BaDZ9xGu9U&rank=1 


Masie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear


 

Masie Dobbs is a girl that had to go into service as her family are tenant farmers for the local high family. But Masie’s dream is to go to school, which she cannot do while in service. She finds that the family she works for has an extensive library and sneaks around to read these books after she finishes her work. After she is discovered in the library late one night, her employer calls on a local friend (Dr. Maurice) to help her prepare for school. However, after school, Masie discovers a skill that Dr. Maurice has sculpted in her. She is a whiz at solving crimes. Masie is tasked with solving her first crime and works alongside the Scotland Yard to find a killer on the loose. 

Goodreads Link -  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/462033.Maisie_Dobbs?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dlVzKF0fK8&rank=1

 

The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner


 

This book follows two sisters living on the outskirts of a small town that is in scary times for Jews. Their parents must leave the two sisters to help other family members in a neighboring town. The two sisters find out that their family has special powers. Both sisters try to keep their power secret from each other, and this causes some friction between them. As both girls start to grow and embrace themselves, some strange men come and cause trouble for the town girls. However, the girls must come together to save themselves and the village. 

Goodreads Link -  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37854049-the-sisters-of-the-winter-wood?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=PPpCyu24Iq&rank=1

 

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert


 

Madame Bovary is a story about a woman (Emma) who was a farmer’s daughter who marries a widower doctor (Charles) and treats him horribly. This does cover a relationship, but there is no romance. There is nothing but constant uncontent. Emma is the woman who receives everything but hates all of her life. This book is perfect for the reader who wants to read a classic but wants to read a heartbreaking and frustrating book.

 Goodreads Link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19075.Madame_Bovary

I hope you have found a new read from this list, and if you have a non-romance book you love, please tell me in the chat box so I can check it out!

Have a great day,

Savanah

 

 

 

 

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