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A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab

A Conjuring of Light by V. E. Schwab on February 21, 2017 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Historical Pages: 402 Format: Paperback Buy on Amazon Goodreads “Life isn’t made of choices, it’s made of trades. Some are good, some are bad, but they all have a cost.” As […]

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Close Your Eyes by Teresa Driscoll

Teresa Driscoll, a former BBC journalist turned novelist, brings her understanding of crime reporting to bear in her latest psychological thriller, Close Your Eyes. Known for previous bestsellers like I Am Watching You and The Promise, Driscoll once again demonstrates her ability to craft suspense while exploring the psychological impact of crime on families. Plot […]

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5 Best George Orwell Books to Read

As both pioneering political journalist and sage-like novelist George Orwell shaped how many of us interpreted the 20th century. His masterwork, Nineteen Eighty-Four, is one of the most significant novels of the 20th century. Enjoy the 5 Best George Orwell Books to Read. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at […]

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The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia

In her debut novel The Business Trip, Jessie Garcia delivers a psychological thriller that starts with a seemingly chance encounter on a plane and spirals into an intricate web of identity theft, murder, and revenge. The story’s premise is deceptively simple: two women from different worlds meet on a flight, but what follows is anything […]

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STARRED Book Review: Boundless

Boundless by Carolyn Dawn Flynn Genre: Memoir ISBN: 9798891324824 Print Length: 324 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Erica Ball An emotionally charged, beauty-filled memoir of emotion and identity at a time of massive change One day, Carolyn Dawn Flynn’s life fell apart. She saw it coming—well, some of it.  The single mother […]

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Creating a Safe Harbor For Books on Climate Change by

The seed for Safe Harbor was planted one cold, blustery winter day when I spotted a lone seal on a beach in Rhode Island. By the time “my” seal (which was quite well as it turned out) returned to the water, my sixth novel for young people was starting to take shape. I could see […]

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The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz

Daniel Kenitz’s debut novel, The Perfect Home, masterfully blends the glossy world of home renovation TV with psychological suspense, creating a gripping narrative that explores the gap between public persona and private reality. This timely thriller taps into our cultural obsession with reality television while delivering a sharp commentary on celebrity, media manipulation, and the […]

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The Lost House by Melissa Larsen

Melissa Larsen’s second novel, The Lost House, weaves together two interconnected mysteries set in the remote Icelandic town of Bifröst. At its core is Agnes Glin, a young woman grappling with both physical and emotional trauma, who travels to Iceland to participate in a true crime podcast about her family’s dark history. Forty years ago, […]

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Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay

Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay on May 6, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological, Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Pages: 320 Format: ARC Buy on Amazon Goodreads Alex Finlay’s Parents Weekend was one is his typical writing style. It was a thrilling ride that I couldn’t put down. I read this one in one […]

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Too Good To Be True by Prajakta Koli

Prajakta Koli’s debut novel Too Good To Be True is a refreshing addition to the contemporary Indian romance genre. The story follows Avani, a law student and part-time bookstore employee, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the impossibly perfect Aman Raina walks into her workplace. What follows is a touching exploration of love, trust, […]