Book Reviews & Recommendations
Laura Pearson’s The Last List of Mabel Beaumont is a deeply touching and life-affirming novel about grief, friendship, and second chances. Beautifully written and brimming with quiet wisdom, it’s the kind of story that slips gently into your heart and lingers long […]
Samantha Crewson’s Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter is not an easy book to read, but it is a powerful one. Her debut novel plunges deep into the wounds of family, abuse, and generational pain, delivering a haunting and visceral story about a […]
Andrea Bartz returns with a moody island thriller that trades neon cocktails for rip currents. The Last Ferry Out strands grief stricken Abby on Isla Colel, a once buzzy paradise hollowed out by a hurricane and a vanishing ferry schedule. She has […]
Yasmin Zaher’s debut, The Coin, is a razor-edged portrait of a young Palestinian woman trying to reinvent herself in New York City while her body, memory, and politics keep tugging her back to the past. Part immigrant tale, part psychological spiral, part […]
Monica Heisey’s debut is a breakup novel that reads like a group chat at 2 a.m. Loud, messy, painfully honest, and often very funny, Really Good, Actually follows twenty-nine-year-old Maggie through the first chaotic year after her 608-day marriage implodes. She is […]
Clare Pooley’s Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting is a heartwarming, witty, and quietly profound novel about unlikely friendships, second chances, and the beauty of breaking life’s self-imposed “rules.” It’s a modern-day reminder that the smallest acts of connection can transform even the […]
Kirsten Miller’s newest novel is a lively satire with a serious heartbeat, set in Troy, Georgia, where a culture war over “appropriate” reading becomes a full town reckoning. If you loved The Change for its bite and warmth, you will find a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jo Piazza, bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance, dives into the glossy, chaotic, and often toxic world of influencer culture with her new thriller Everyone Is Lying to You. A mix of pulpy suspense, social commentary, and biting wit, this novel offers […]