7 Books So Good You Can Binge-Read in 24 Hours

Because who needs sleep when there's a plot twist on page 302?

Let’s be honest—there are two kinds of readers in this world: the slow-sippers who take a month to finish a novel, and the binge-readers who will quite literally cancel plans, ignore texts, and forget to eat just to finish one more chapter. If you're the second kind (hi, welcome, you're our people), this list is for you.

We’re talking high-stakes, fast-paced, snack-grabbing, “just one more chapter” books that you’ll devour in a single sitting—or at least in the span of one gloriously indulgent, uninterrupted day. Ideal for rainy Sundays, solo staycations, or your next Ladies Who Lit reading retreat, these page-turners don’t just ask to be finished in 24 hours—they demand it.

Here are our top binge-worthy books that will keep you glued to the page until the very last sentence:

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

Suspense? Check. Twists? Check. Mysterious hot husband who vanishes without a trace? Triple check. This one pulls you in like a Netflix limited series. You’ll be texting your group chat theories by lunchtime and finishing it with a wine glass in hand by dinner.

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Let’s just say this: if you like your stories dark, twisted, and just a little bit sexy, Verity is your girl. This book is unputdownable (and debatably unhinged). Don’t read it before bed unless you want to sleep with the lights on.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

If you’re in the mood for something a little more gentle but no less addictive, this time-travel café tale is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching. It’s short, beautiful, and will have you crying into your tea before the sun sets

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

One wedding. One remote island. One body. It’s basically Knives Out with better dresses and more drama. Lucy Foley’s sharp pacing and rotating perspectives make this the kind of read you inhale in one go.

One Day by David Nicholls

For the romantics, the softies, and the tortured-soul girlies. You’ll laugh, you’ll sob, and you’ll spend the entire last chapter whispering “no, no, no” into the pages. A stunningly bingeable love story with a twist you won’t see coming.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Scandalous, glamorous, and painfully human. Evelyn Hugo is the old Hollywood icon you never knew you needed—and her life story will have you cancelling your plans to see how it all unfolds. Bonus: you’ll want to re-read it immediately just to catch all the little details.

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

This memoir is raw, brutally honest, and surprisingly funny. If you’re in a non-fiction mood, this one goes down like a strong cocktail—sharp, intense, and shockingly easy to consume in one sitting.

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Honorable Mentions (aka when you don’t have 24 hours, but you’ll find them anyway):

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune (your next beach read)

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (slow-burn office romance that’s spicy and sweet)

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (dark, twisty, and deliciously disturbing)

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So grab a blanket, pour your drink of choice, and put your phone on Do Not Disturb. Whether you’re curled up on your own or reading alongside our bookish girl gang at a Ladies Who Lit Reading Retreat, these bingeable beauties are waiting for you to devour them.

And when you’re done? Come tell us in the group chat which ones ruined you (in the best way). Happy binging!