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Jeneva Rose takes a big swing outside of her usual genre with Dating After the End of the World, and I was excited to see how she’d pull it off. A zombie apocalypse romance isn’t easy to get right—but she delivers an action-packed, clever, and surprisingly heartfelt story. Casey grew up the daughter of a… Continue reading Dating After the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
The Rabbit Factory is the first book in Marshall Karp’s series featuring LAPD detectives Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs, and it’s a fantastic mix of mystery, satire, and heart. The story kicks off when the actor playing Familyland’s beloved mascot, Rambunctious Rabbit, is murdered on park grounds. What looks like one terrible crime quickly spirals… Continue reading The Rabbit Factory by Marshall Karp
The Treasure Hunters Club skillfully braids together the lives of three unlikely sleuths: Peter, nearing forty and stuck in a rut until a mysterious letter pulls him back to Maple Bay; Cass, a writer whose career has stalled, grasping at a second chance while housesitting in the seaside town; and Dandy, a sharp and determined… Continue reading The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan
As I continue working my way through Jane Austen’s works, I was curious to see how Mansfield Park would compare to my favorite (Pride and Prejudice). While it doesn’t sit at the very top of my Austen rankings, I still found it to be a thoughtful and memorable read, with Fanny Price standing out as… Continue reading Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
If you’re looking to kick off your holiday reading with something funny, heartwarming, and full of festive charm, Kristen Bailey’s Big Nick Energy is the perfect pick. The story follows Kay, a librarian who finds herself caught in the middle of the most chaotic—and entertaining—love triangle imaginable. When she unexpectedly bumps into her ex, Nick,… Continue reading Big Nick Energy by Kristen Bailey
What a fun and quirky debut to a new cozy mystery series! Catherine Mack delivers a sharp, witty story that’s equal parts murder mystery and playful satire of the publishing world. Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Italy, the book follows bestselling author Eleanor Dash on a book tour filled with more drama than any… Continue reading Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
Jess Walter’s So Far Gone is an unforgettable, genre-blending novel that combines dark political commentary, family drama, and a wild, suspenseful rescue mission. It’s the kind of book that grabs you early and doesn’t let go. After a volatile Thanksgiving in 2016, journalist Rhys Kinnick retreats from society, trading smartphones and social strife for solitude… Continue reading So Far Gone by Jess Walter
Ellie Palmer’s Anywhere With You is a nostalgic, heartwarming road trip romance that balances chaos, charm, and the quiet ache of long-suppressed feelings. Charley Beekman is twenty-nine, recently divorced, and trying to convince herself she has life figured out—even if her legal career is uninspiring and her finances are in shambles. When her free-spirited sister… Continue reading Anywhere With You by Ellie Palmer
The Other Side of Now is a heartfelt, imaginative novel that beautifully balances humor, grief, and the magic of second chances. Fans of Rebecca Serle and Taylor Jenkins Reid will find plenty to love here, but Paige Harbison’s story stands strong on its own with a voice that is both witty and deeply moving. The… Continue reading The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
Party of Two is another charming romance from Jasmine Guillory that blends humor, heart, and thoughtful discussions of politics and race into a modern love story. The book follows Olivia Monroe, a sharp and ambitious attorney who has just moved to Los Angeles to start her own law firm. Dating is the last thing on… Continue reading Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory