Book Reviews & Recommendations
Beatriz Williams, the queen of sweeping historical fiction, returns with Under the Stars, a richly woven novel that spans centuries and generations. Set against the backdrop of New England’s windswept Winthrop Island, this story intertwines family legacy, lost love, and long-buried secrets […]
Bruce Holsinger’s Culpability is a daring and timely exploration of what happens when technology collides with human frailty. Set against the tranquil backdrop of Chesapeake Bay, the novel dives deep into questions of moral responsibility, guilt, and the limits of control in […]
Tiffany D. Jackson, the bestselling author celebrated for her sharp, socially conscious thrillers, makes her middle-grade debut with Blood in the Water a story that’s equal parts mystery, coming-of-age tale, and heart-pounding adventure. Set against the sun-drenched yet secretive backdrop of Martha’s […]
Darcy Coates, known for her masterful blend of atmosphere, dread, and emotional depth, takes readers on a twisted tropical nightmare in How Bad Things Can Get. This time, the horror unfolds on Prosperity Island a place that promises sunshine, luxury, and the […]
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 […]
Ryan La Sala’s The Dead of Summer is a chilling, atmospheric, and surprisingly heartfelt young adult horror novel that blends supernatural suspense with coming-of-age themes. Imagine We Were Liars meeting The Fog, with a touch of Holly Jackson’s narrative sharpness and a […]
Book Review: Totally and Completely Fine by Elissa Sussman – A Tender Story of Grief, Love, and Rediscovery Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask, returns with Totally and Completely Fine, a heartfelt and emotionally rich novel about grief, second […]
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 […]
Peter Colt’s Cold Island invites readers into a haunting mystery on Nantucket, where the discovery of a child’s remains after thirty-five years threatens to shatter the silence of a community that has kept its secrets buried. Atmospheric and brooding, the novel blends […]
Alex Aster makes her adult debut with Summer in the City, a rom-com that promises a swoony, fast-paced, lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers ride set against the glittering backdrop of New York City. The premise feels irresistible: Elle, a 27-year-old screenwriter with a looming deadline and […]