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The bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant returns with a slow-burning thriller rich in atmosphere and intrigue. They thought escaping the cult would be their salvation. Instead, it led them into one harrowing situation after another. This is told in dual timelines. Frida and Gabriel were part of a cult in which they decided to… Continue reading Our Last Resort by Clémence Michallon
Anyone who has ever felt stuck in their twenties, unsure of their purpose or still healing from loss, Passion Project will feel like a comforting, witty hug wrapped in a hopeful love story. London Sperry’s debut novel is a romantic comedy that’s just as much about rediscovering joy as it is about falling in love—and… Continue reading Passion Project by London Sperry
If you're looking for a nonfiction book to pick up, you need to read this one. It's a haunting and powerful examination of mental illness—specifically schizophrenia—told through the devastating story of one family. The narrative alternates between the Galvin family's personal story and the scientific developments around schizophrenia that unfolded during the same time. Don… Continue reading Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker
This book was really good—quietly powerful and emotionally gripping. It took me a couple of chapters to settle into the pace, but once I did, I was completely hooked. The story unfolds slowly but purposefully, drawing you deeper into a world full of secrets, heartache, and impossible choices. Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank… Continue reading Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
This is the perfect read to bring along to the beach or pool—light, funny, and easy to breeze through. The premise is great, and while the story slows down a bit in the middle, the last 30% really pulled me in. Overall, it leaned more toward a slow burn for me, with no open-door scenes.… Continue reading Too Hot to Handle by Portia Macintosh
Someone Knows by Vi Keeland is a dark psychological thriller that had me flipping pages late into the night. It’s fast-paced, binge-worthy, and sure to be a perfect summer read. Elizabeth is a creative writing professor, which means her job is to wrangle metaphors, inspire future novelists, and gently suggest that maybe not everyone needs… Continue reading Someone Knows by Vi Keeland
Dana Schwartz’s Immortality: A Love Story is a captivating sequel that continues the journey of Hazel Sinnett, a young woman defying the conventions of 19th-century society. After the heartbreaking events of Anatomy: A Love Story, Hazel is left grieving and alone, still committed to practicing medicine in secret. When she is unexpectedly arrested, she finds… Continue reading Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
Katherine Center delivers yet another charming, heartfelt rom-com with The Love Haters, a story filled with humor, adventure, and the kind of slow-burn romance that keeps you turning the pages. While this book didn’t necessarily blow me away like some of Center’s others, it’s still a wonderfully endearing story about loss, friendship, and learning to… Continue reading The Love Haters by Katherine Center
Dana Schwartz delivers a darkly gothic and captivating tale in Anatomy: A Love Story, blending historical fiction, mystery, and slow-burn romance in 1817 Edinburgh. This one may start slow, but it definitely pays off. This atmospheric novel follows Hazel Sinnett, a young woman of privilege who dreams of becoming a surgeon—an ambition unheard of for… Continue reading Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
Charmaine Wilkerson delivers a sweeping, multi-generational novel in Good Dirt, a powerful exploration of grief, inheritance, and the inescapable pull of the past. With richly drawn characters and a compelling dual-timeline narrative, this story examines how family legacies shape identity, trauma, and redemption. At the heart of the novel is Ebby Freeman, the daughter of… Continue reading Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson