Book Reviews & Recommendations
William Kent Krueger’s Apostle’s Cove, the 21st installment in the Cork O’Connor Mystery series, is a masterclass in atmospheric suspense, blending small-town intrigue, Ojibwe lore, and a haunting exploration of justice. Fans of the series will feel right at home, while newcomers […]
Elin Hilderbrand has long been known as the “Queen of the Beach Read,” and her latest novel The Five-Star Weekend carries all the hallmarks of her signature style: a Nantucket setting, sun-drenched scenes, complicated friendships, and a touch of romance. Yet for […]
Megan Miranda has carved out a reputation as one of the most reliable names in modern thrillers, known for her skill in weaving family secrets, past traumas, and small-town mysteries into atmospheric, page-turning stories. You Belong Here is no exception. Set against […]
Some books feel like a mug of hot tea on a cold evening, comforting, fragrant, and full of warmth. Sarah Beth Durst’s The Enchanted Greenhouse is one of those rare stories. Blending whimsical magic with heartfelt themes of forgiveness, second chances, and […]
T. Kingfisher returns with a clever, poison-laced spin on Snow White that plays more like a forensic fairy tale than a standard retelling. Hemlock & Silver follows Anja, a pragmatic healer who tests toxins and antidotes on herself, as she is summoned […]
Carter Wilson has long been known for delivering dark, unsettling thrillers, and with Tell Me What You Did he takes the psychological suspense game to chilling new heights. This novel taps into our collective obsession with true crime while exploring the dangerous […]
If you have ever been curious about what happens behind the polished doors of Manhattan’s wealthiest private school moms, Emma Rosenblum’s Mean Moms gives you a front-row seat. Biting, gossipy, and addictive, this novel blends satire and suspense into a wild ride […]
Alex Finlay has built a reputation for delivering fast-paced thrillers filled with secrets, family drama, and jaw-dropping twists. With Parents Weekend, he returns with a story that taps into every parent’s worst nightmare: sending your child off to college only for them […]
Charlie Donlea has made a name for himself by crafting thrillers that leave readers reeling, and his latest novel Guess Again lives up to the title in every way. This is a book that dares you to play detective, only to pull […]
James McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store is a sweeping, jazz-inflected tale of community, prejudice, and resilience. Nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award in Historical Fiction, this novel opens with a mystery in 1972 workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania uncover a skeleton […]